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Dallas Stars choose Plano's Willow Bend for new arena, entertainment district
By Lucy Ladis at NBC DFW
· June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
A day after the Dallas Mavericks announced plans to leave Victory Park for a new arena, the Dallas Stars confirmed they want to relocate to Plano. The Stars announced Tuesday that they submitted plans to the city of Plano for a mixed-use development project and designs for a new arena. According to
Key takeaway The Stars announced Tuesday that they submitted plans to the city of Plano for a mixed-use development project and designs for a new arena.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The Dallas Stars' potential relocation to Plano's Willow Bend puts Fort Worth in an interesting position, as it was one of the cities considered by the team before choosing Plano. This development could lead to a reevaluation of Fort Worth's own entertainment and sports venues, potentially sparking new investment in the city's existing infrastructure, such as the Fort Worth Stockyards or the Cultural District. The fact that the Stars explored options in Fort Worth before deciding on Plano suggests that the city has attractive features for professional sports teams, and it may be worth the city's while to revisit and refine its pitch to lure similar businesses in the future. As the situation unfolds, Fort Worth residents should watch for potential ripple effects on the local economy and entertainment scene, particularly if the Stars' relocation sets off a chain reaction of new developments in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
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Published: June 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
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What is this story about? A day after the Dallas Mavericks announced plans to leave Victory Park for a new arena, the Dallas Stars confirmed they want to relocate to Plano. The Stars announced Tuesday that they submitted plans to the city of Plano for a mixed-use development project and designs for a new arena. According to
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