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Dallas Stars chose 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 According to a press release, the organization signed a non-binding letter of intent, and the proposal is on the agenda for consideration at the Plano City Council meeting on Monday, June 8.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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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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