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2500 Victory Ave, Dallas, TX 75219

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Sports Stadiums Are Plagued By Food Safety Violations | Eater

"Named among the worst offenders in an ESPN investigation of pro sports concessions, this venue’s food-service outlets were found to have committed at least one high-level sanitation violation. The report described disturbing problems observed across stadiums — such as live mice in packaged snacks, beef blood on shelving, and staff hygiene lapses like cooks sweating into food — indicating significant food-safety and sanitation shortcomings at its concession stands." - Whitney Filloon

https://www.eater.com/2018/12/14/18140713/sports-stadium-food-safety-sanitation-violations-ew
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Christina Davila

Google
Went for kpop concert! Nice lines organized outside of venue but was a mess once inside...staff is rude but not surprising. Everything is clean. Seats are really small, so if your on the bigger side, you might have to adjust or find a different seat. Sat in the 328 Row E and they were pretty small. Just a heads up. But was able to see stage pretty good.

TC Squires

Google
We visited to watch the Dallas Stars take on the Winnipeg Jets in the second round of the playoffs, and the atmosphere was electric. From synchronized light shows to nonstop music and crowd energy, the experience was unforgettable, especially with a win to top it off. The main downside was parking. At $50, it's steep, even for a playoff game, and options near the arena are limited. Inside the venue, food and drink prices were also on the high end, and unfortunately, the quality didn’t quite match the cost. The food was average at best. Still, for the overall playoff experience and fan energy, it was absolutely worth it. Just plan ahead for parking and maybe eat before you go.

Jacob Briggs

Google
Geeaaat Show!!!! Cant wait to take my beautiful girlfriend to another event. Surrounding atmosphere was fun. Food and shakes were pretty yummy in Black Tap across the street.

Janie Guetzow

Google
My first time at AAC to attend Run Seokjin concert and I had an incredible time! The security staff, the food service staff, and the sales staff were friendly and helpful. The smaller venue made for a more intimate setting and a wonderful view of Jin!!! Sounds, lights, seating, it was all great! Parking near the area was easy as well and made for easy in and out of a nearby garage

M. E.

Google
As a Spanish NBA fan, visiting the Dallas Mavericks’ arena, the American Airlines Center, was an amazing experience. The vibe inside the stadium is intense—supporters are loud, and the excitement during the game is contagious. The venue is sleek and spacious, with clear views from most seats. I was really impressed by the massive screen and the impressive light displays before tip-off. Everything was well managed, and the staff was helpful. For anyone who enjoys basketball, this is definitely a place to visit. Seeing Luka Doncic live was great (he left one week after)

Isabel San

Google
Came with my niece to see Jin from BTS. I wasn't a fan before this night. He put up an amazing venue. The Army all were so happand loving towards each other. It truly was magical experience.

Lush Nail Bar

Google
I had a fantastic experience at American Airlines Center! The atmosphere is lively and exciting, making it a great place to enjoy events. The location is convenient, and I was impressed by how easy it was to get in and out by car—surprisingly, no heavy traffic. There’s plenty of parking available outside around the building, making it convenient for those driving. Parking costs $45 per car, which is reasonable for the area. The food was good and fairly priced, which was a nice surprise for a venue like this. A special highlight was the Lion Dance for Lunar New Year—I wasn’t expecting it, and it added such a unique and festive touch to the event! Overall, a well-organized venue with great food, smooth parking, and a fantastic atmosphere. I’ll definitely be back for future events!

Becca M

Google
Great venue. Lots of convenient parking nearby. Easy to get in and out. Lots of food and beverage options. I've been to several concerts, hockey games and also the circus. Always very clean & I feel perfectly safe going here solo.
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Sheri P.

Yelp
Amazing place to see events at !! Very energetic people Great family time Great experience
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Melissa M.

Yelp
Always so much fingers, great restaurant and gathering options! However...when was here for Matt Ride, lots of sound issues for seats up high. I hope this isn't an issue all the time?
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Aamir H.

Yelp
The wings basketball game was fun, full of energetic people and the atmosphere was fun and exciting! The food was expensive however the people working there were nice and friendly!
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Brett N.

Yelp
Why 4 stars? Because I don't really have much to complain about, but it wasn't overly impressive either. --- --- --- I finally did something I've been meaning to do for years: go to Dallas when the Cavs were in town. AAC is the 7th active arena that I've seen a game in, and there was some uniqueness to it, but it was mostly a pretty vanilla experience. I stayed right next door at the W, so I did not have to deal with parking or traffic at all - I definitely recommend that for other future visitors, EXCEPT that parking at the W comes at the price of $60, which was jaw dropping. However, my seat in section 310 was approximately 500 steps from my bed, so that was tough to beat. One small hiccup upon entering was basically the only one of the night: the guys working security were a hot mess. Getting through the metal detectors was quite chaotic and disorganized - it was as if it was everyone's first night on the job. But this inconvenience lasted about two minutes, and then it was smooth sailing. I walked along the entire concourse of the 100 section and the 300 section because I entered the arena right when gates opened and had plenty of time to kill. The unique thing about this building is that it feels more like you are walking through the halls of an art museum than an NBA arena. It's hard to describe, but it just didn't feel like a sports venue to me - not in a bad way, it was just different. The 100 level has some interesting sponsorship areas in it. There are maybe like 8 spiraly corner sections that are all decked out in sponsor logos in a really visually stimulating way. The 300 level has the same thing, but it's a very, very, very minimal version of it. These sponsors clearly paid a lot less and got the most drabby little room possible with a few TVs that have videos playing on them. They felt more like a doctor's office waiting room - and I DO mean this in a bad way. I was only walking in the concourses when there were very few people in the building, so I did not experience any crowdedness first hand, but I did feel like the halls were incredibly narrow. I don't know where all the bodies would fit when everyone leaves at once - but I opted to just stay in my seat and wait until there was no more foot traffic. The video board is a bit smaller than some of the other arenas I've been to, but it's certainly still plenty big. The PA announcer was entertaining, but the in game entertainment was a bit on the generic side. I'm sure the atmosphere would have been better if my Cavs didn't make the game so non-competitive against a Mavs squad with no Luka or Kyrie. To be honest, I wouldn't need to come back again, but I'm glad I finally checked this off my list! 3 hours each way is a long way to drive for a basketball game that lasts 2.5.
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Marla C.

Yelp
I have lived in DFW for 3 years, but this was the first time I had the opportunity to go to a Mavs game. My friends and I came to the game to celebrate my friend's birthday and we were able to get last minute tickets at a pretty decent price considering. We rode the bus to the American Airlines Center and got dropped almost curbside which was great and we didn't have to pay for parking. . The Mavs showed out and won the game. We had a lot of fun. The American airline center offers a variety of food options and drink options. We chose popcorn, pretzels and nachos. The staff was very helpful and they guided us to our seats. It wasn't too difficult to get in and out of the bathrooms if you went before halftime. My friend went then and had to stand in line for about 15 minutes. I would definitely come back again and watch the Mavs play.
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Candy R.

Yelp
We've been to this arena a few times during the past few years to watch Mavericks games, it's always a good time. They are very organized, and getting through security is always simple and quick. I do wish they had a better parking lot situation though! The drinks and food are all overpriced which is to be expected at any arena, $17 for cocktails and around $15-20 for each food entree. My baby boy recently went to his first NBA game and he had a blast! The security let him on the court to take photos, they were really sweet. I'll definitely be back for more games and concerts! Just make sure you leave your house or hotel early because the traffic and parking lot get crazy!
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Tasha R.

Yelp
This was my first time at this venue and I had a ball at the Usher 2024 Past Present Future concert! We sat in the 300s and let me tell you we were super high! This was my first time sitting in the 300s at any venue and this place was huge! It was a bit nerve wrecking climbing to our seats though! All I could think was please don't let me fall! lol. This venue was clean and organized. We did arrive late so we avoided the crowd when it came to arriving. We had to take escalators to get to the third floor and once we stepped into the stadium one of the ushers helped us with our seats. Well at first she pointed to the seats,however, due to it being pretty dark and super high we asked her to take us to our seats which she did. :-). The concert was great! Loved the visuals and we could hear Usher nice and clear! When we left we just followed the herd and took the stairs since we just knew the escalators would be super packed. I would go back to this venue for future concerts,however, I would NOT sit in the 300s! lol That's just too high for my liking and I typically don't have an issue with heights. Even though we were up super high the seats were comfortable and we had a clear view of the center stage! We enjoyed ourselves!
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Andrea R.

Yelp
We went to a Mavs game during Thanksgiving break, which was super fun for the entire family. We got there super early because my father in law was worried about the crowds for a televised game. We may have been one of the first people in the stadium arriving 45 min early, but it did allow us time to buy merch and food. The food was about the same as I find at the United Center back in Chicago. My kids enjoyed hot dogs, my husband went the bbq route (cause in Texas) and I got chicken tacos at the Tex Mex station (also a must when in Texas). They were pretty good! For dessert my kids insisted on cookie dough- the small size was probably five times the size it needed to be. Parking was easy - blue lot was the way to go. Overall a fun activity while in the big d!
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Mark R.

Yelp
Great arena, but as expected drinks are ridiculously priced. Very disappointed in prices and selection.
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JiHae L.

Yelp
I came here for the Dallas Mavericks game the day before Thanksgiving. I took a ride share so can't really comment on the parking lot situation. It did get quite backed up with traffic around the stadium so we ended up asking to be let out earlier. There's different entrances with security so that was a bit confusing as to which section to enter into. I did get to check out the different team stores and those were cool. Overall, wherever you sit in the arena is a pretty good. I sat in the 300 level and thought it was alright and was able to view everything well.
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Jacky C.

Yelp
Came here for the Dallas Stars home opener and I have to say I am very impressed with the facilities. I am very used to walking into a stadium where it's primarily exposed concrete. They actually put tile flooring down? Wow... The hallways and facilities are super clean. The food is also top notch. I got a Chicken Tender Basket ($15). The Chicken Tenders for once is not over fried and the meat itself is not dried out. I'm willing to pay stadium prices for this quality.
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Andrea H.

Yelp
I've been to the American Airlines Center for several concerts. It is a decent venue located in downtown Dallas. The facility is clean, well maintained, and the staff are always kind. Parking can be found nearby. We usually try to arrive early, park in one of the surface lots a block away and then head to the venue to get checked in and make our way to our seats. Seats - these will come in different price ranges depending on the performer, but I highly advise against the very top balcony. These nose bleed seats require the escalator of shame, but the most punishing thing is trying to navigate the narrow steep steps in this cliffhanger section. Many of us had to hang on to the banister and go very slowly up the steps. One wrong missed place foot, and you could easily tumble to your death and take others with you. Getting into your row is also an issue on this steep plane of seats. There is very little clearance between the rows of seats. One man seated got up to let me scooch by and was gracious about holding my hand and guiding me so I wouldn't fall. Another man in the row in front of me actually didn't clear the cup holder when heading to his seat. He tripped and spilled his drink all over the woman seated in front of him. That poor woman sat there drenched for the entire show. Pay extra money. Buy your tickets early. Get a decent seat in one of the lower sections. Skip the highest balcony at all costs! Had there been an emergency, there is no way people could have evacuated quickly from this section. Airplanes have lower clearance than these nose bleed seats. We were above the rafters! Unfortunately, they didn't use the highest Jumbotron. We had to squint to see the show...even on the lower screens. We did not end up buying food. Some of the booths were closed. A few were only selling drinks. I didn't want to attempt to take these items back to my seat. I also didn't want to make everyone get up in my row later on as I turtled my way past them twice for a restroom break. The sound system was great. We could hear the show fine even though we were five rows from the very tippy top and back of the venue. In fact, the best part of these seats was that the sound wasn't too loud. I didn't have to use earplugs. Had I been in a seat closer to the floor, I probably would have needed them. I'm certain I will return, but only if I can get decent seats.
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Josh M.

Yelp
Love it, beautiful arena. Easy in, easy out. I drive 3 hours from Houston to go watch Stars game. Die hard for Victory Green. Let's Go Stars!
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Elizabeth A.

Yelp
Location Downtown Dallas Parking We ubered Atmosphere Sports arena Service Outstanding Seating Stadium seats Summary Great service-everyone is so friendly. We were there for a Mavs game and it was fan fest!! Great celebration! Got to sit up front to see players warm up-Michael was so welcoming and kind! The cheeseburger hot dog was like a salad, dog, on a bun!
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Mari F.

Yelp
My local arena is fashioned after the Roman Coliseum. When I leave, I can almost hear Maximus cry "are you not entertained?!" And yes I was, but could I not also be comfortable? I found the perfect combination of entertainment + comfort when traveling to Dallas for a hockey game at the American Airlines Center. The attention to detail, the plentiful concessions and full bars, the carpeted concourse?? Never have I ever. Our seats were padded, amply sized, and outfitted with cup holders. Drinks can be pricey ($30+ for a double) but snacks were not (bottomless popcorn & a bottle of water under $20) and everything I saw was no cash, so have other payment options. Sports fans, music fans, fans of all the things held at arenas, the American Airlines Center has all the amenities that will assure you that your overpriced tickets was money well spent.
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Bradly P.

Yelp
American Airlines Center is a multi-purpose area located in the Victory Park neighborhood in Downtown Dallas that opened up on July 17, 2001. It is home to the Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks. It has a seating capacity of 20,000 seats and varies from each event. I have been coming to the arena since they opened up to watch my favorite NHL team, the Dallas Stars, where they previously played in Reunion Area. The arena is beautiful inside and out, and just about every seat is a great seat for viewing. Inside, they have escalators and elevevators to use to get up to top floors as well. There are tons of food vendors and restaurants located inside the arena, and they even have bars inside, too. There are stores inside that sell merchandise for each event, such as jerseys and hats, for the occasion. Outside the arena, there are multiple bars and restaurants within walking distance, and they even have more fan apparel stores as well. They even have an immortalized statue of the famous Dirk Nowitzki outside, and soon on March 16, 2024, they will immortalize one of the greatest American hockey players, Mike Modano. I always enjoy coming here with friends and family to catch a game, and soon, my dream will to become a Dallas Stars Season ticket holder. The Victory Park neighborhood is very beautiful at night with lights throughout the city, and there are many parking options available nearby.
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Carolyn J.

Yelp
My birthday continues. Martin Lawerence concert . I attended the comedy show last nite. It was nice . 4 comics . Martin was still Martin not so funny but entertaining the comics were average . Parking very expensive. 45.00 not even valet . Thank You To Brave Friend Who Sprung her ankle but was still ride or die with me . She battled through pain just to be there for me Ty Thelma .
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Mel A.

Yelp
We came to see the Dallas stars play and to check this arena off my list of hockey arenas to visit. It lives up to the name American Airlines. The arena had that airport lobby feel, minus the stress of flying and rushing around while dragging your suite cases. The only rushing around that took place during our visit were the hockey players on ice trying to get goals. The outside is quite grand with full-blown restaurants you can stop in before the game or a show. Had I known, we would have waited to grab some food. If you didn't know, now you do! I wasn't super picky with our seats but turned out, there's really no bad seat in the house as the seating was nicely spaced to ensure the short people like myself (yes, this is for all the short ones out there) do not have to crane their necks trying to follow the game or watch the show. I picked one at the end where the home team shot twice. We weren't disappointed. The only complaint I have is the karaoke ladies behind us who talked and sang the whole game. I could have done without that little number. Not a point against the arena whatsoever. Inside the arena, there were several concessions with food and drinks for your snacking and beverage needs. My husband even found a place that made actual cocktails. Ones we would drink! The arena is huge and well-kept. The staff ensured there was a good flow with the crowd. Numerous parking locations are available within a mile or 2.
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Lisa B.

Yelp
This review is for one tiny piece of AAC - the escorts (wheelchairs) at Guest Services. My husband and I went to the AAC for an event a while back. I have had chronic back pain for several years and it makes it difficult to do anything that requires much walking, but I REALLY wanted to go to the event. There is an entire group in Guest Services that will transport a person from place to place in a wheelchair. We first checked in and a very personable woman pulled out a wheelchair and took us to the Platinum Club, where my husband had made reservations for dinner. She said to call when we were ready to be picked up. She magically appeared even prior to a call! She made a stop at the restroom for me then took us as close to our seats as possible with limited walking needed. That meant we started at the top then she left there and we went through what I can only image are secret tunnels, where we ended up on the floor and had to walk up only about 5 rows. Same thing after the show - she magically appeared and took us through those same secret areas to end up at the door at which our Uber would pick us up. I wish I remembered her name so that I could give her a shout out. I hadn't gone anywhere in a wheelchair before but she made it a non-issue and didn't even begin to make me feel bad that needed to.
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Dee H.

Yelp
Great venue. Went 10/2024 for the Usher concert and although it was crowded getting in and out was a big problem at all. Check in went smooth and quickly and finding out seats was a breeze. Even the bathrooms after the concert were quick in and out and it was packed. Now if you're here for snacks be prepared to drop some money cuz like most venues it's expensive!! I bought a Blueberry Beatbox drink drink and it was $18...I can get them from QT 2 for $7 lol. But it's all good.
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Courtney H.

Yelp
Great atmosphere. Great seating. Great gear shops! We went to a stars game here and we really enjoyed it. It also has an awesome outdoor area where you can get dinner and walk around before hand! We go to a lot of stadiums around the country and this was in the upper tiers.
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Ricardo J.

Yelp
We came here on 10.01.23 to see Depeche Mode, also a first. Although getting around this area of Dallas isn't easy - the venue is worth it. Great seats, great views, abundant facilities- this made for an unforgettable and unique evening. There are also plenty of restaurants and bars located around it where you can stage before your events. Loved it here.
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Jason B.

Yelp
Always a great time at American Airlines Center from concerts, to shows, hockey, & basketball....absolutely amazing place.

Kevin D.

Yelp
American Airlines Arena I came to enjoy a comedy show and a cold Dos Equis, but apparently, Mark Cuban doesn't believe in offering good beer options. For all his business success, you'd think he'd care more about the little things that make the fan experience great. Disappointing, to say the least.
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Frank B.

Yelp
Frank B came to watch the SEATTLE KRAKEN crush the Dallas Stars in game 1 of the NHL playoffs 2023. Had an amazing time and the place rocked, of coarse we won in overtime so it helped my experience. The areana was fantastic and had some great amenity's. So let me share some of the FRANK B EXPERIENCE are you ready? Super easy to enter building and locate your seats. Gotta say my favorite thing was walking into a neon green arena inside, it's like an alien landing scene. Total deal on concessions , $20 for unlimited popcorn & coke plus delicious all beef Frank hot dogs. Super amazing great friendly fans, I didn't feel like my life was in danger when I would scream after a Kraken goal, it was obvious I was there sporting teal and white jersey and hat. Had some great conversations with several around me , so thanks for making me feel welcome. One Negative and that's on the bathrooms it's like a cattle call with massive lines. You could miss precious time being stuff waiting to unload. Yet outside of that I had a blast at the arena. Only thing I'd change one thing and it's I'd stay at THE W it's across the street and would safe on ride shares to venue. Trust me if your coming to the arena that's the place you wanna stay. Frank B checking out!
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Olivia S.

Yelp
It's a good venue for athletics and concerts. There is a variety of seating options for a variety of budgets. Traffic can be annoying getting out, but that's anything with that amount of people in one place.
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Debbie O.

Yelp
New pizza vendor Bonnano Brothers at Mavs. Grease city dining experience $17. This replaces Pizza Hut. Not good
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Mercedes S.

Yelp
First time visiting this venue. The arena is quite nice for concerts. I saw Usher tonight, and we sat in Section 108, Row B--fantastic seats. We had a close-up view of everything, and Usher's performance was incredible.
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Joe B.

Yelp
Shout out to the American Airlines Center Guest Relations staff! I bought two Stars Kids Club memberships for my boys. Normally, they have a booth set up outside of sections 122/123 where you can pick up the goodie bag that comes with it. For some reason, last night, the table wasn't there and no one seemed to know what to do. My kids and I walked around the arena 2 or 3 times talking to people and trying to figure it out. Finally, we were lead to Guest Relations, folks who work for the AAC rather than the Stars directly. First, they listened to me. Second, they took responsibility for an issue that wasn't even their fault. Third, they made sure they could get in touch with me (name, number, seats, etc.). Fourth, they not only managed to track down someone to help, but also put it together and brought the two bags up to our seats. It wasn't their problem to deal with, but they went the extra mile to make me feel heard and fix it. Oh, and they threw in a couple of Robo bobbleheads leftover from the other night, some scarves, a puck, and a little puck keychain. A+
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Paul R.

Yelp
This is a great venue to attend a sporting event. This is a state-of-the-art facility with wide concourses and friendly and helpful folks who will direct you to your seat or answer first-time visitor questions. The venue is located in an area that allows for easy access whether you are walking (like we did) or driving. There are plenty of dining and drinking options on your way to the arena. We arrived about 45 minutes before the game and walked right through security and did a quick tour before we headed to our seats. Being fans of the opposing team I expected that we would have to lay low when cheering for our Bruins but I'm pretty sure that about a third of the crowd was cheering for the visiting team. The stadium food and drink options are typically overpriced like all sporting events but you have to expect that nowadays. If you have ever attended a Texas Stars game at the HEB center you know how cold they keep the arena. Not so here as it was very comfortable, even at our ice level seats. To end a perfect evening the Bruins won in OT!
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Laurie F.

Yelp
Our recent visit was to watch the Harlem Globetrotters but I've been here for Mavs games, hockey games and concerts also. The stadium is always clean and has some good choices of food and drinks of course a little pricey like all stadiums but at least it's hot, fresh food that tastes good. The outside area is cool too with the courtyard bars and the statue, the nearby parking can be a pain, so we just pay to park down the street and walk a little but overall I really like this venue.
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Leslie B.

Yelp
I went to Dallas last weekend to catch the Depeche Mode show at American Airlines Center. I knew nothing about the venue and was lucky that my friend was familiar with directions and parking. It is located in a busy, crowded part of the city. Anyway, we arrived early for swag, drinks and photo ops. The venue was easy to get into and the staff were friendly. I really liked how there ware lot of different places to buy swag which really helps for lines. Also, there were lots of different bars. You could get beer and wine lots of places, but there were several bars along the sides of the venue with extra seating and full bars for whatever cocktails we wanted. Food options were limited to general fast food and snacks, so I passed on food, but I can say that there were lots of options for junk food if you are hungry. What I really liked were the photo ops. Not all venues have photo ops, and this one offered two Depeche Mode photo ops, one that security took for everyone with a huge album cover backdrop, and one automatic photo machine with a Depeche Mode banner on the photo. Inside the area, seats were super close together, which is pretty standard, but I will say that I feel we had a pretty good vantage point and I felt the aucoustics were good. Anyway, it was an amazing show and I feel that the venue helped with the positive experience.
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Greg R.

Yelp
Came here for the first time to enjoy the circus. Love the facility and the staff are super friendly.
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Kurt V.

Yelp
Great sports and concert venue. Home to the Mavericks and the Stars. The parking situation is pretty decent and officers are present inside and outside the arena on event days.
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Cody L.

Yelp
The AAC is one of the best sports arenas I've been in. The accommodations are friendly. The staff is helpful and the venue itself is filled with fun whether it's a basketball game or a concert. It's always been a great experience for me and my family.
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Maria D.

Yelp
This was my first time coming here for a concert, with that being said the drinks were pricey but as expected. The human traffic trying to get out wasn't as bad as i thought i was going to be because workers were helping maintain long lines. We purchases merchandise before the concert started just in case & sure enough the lines were even long at the end that when we got them. We didn't try their food because we ate before hand assuming it would also be expensive and gross. If you drove yourself i'm sure you were there for a while but getting picked up about half a mile down the road was much easier getting out.
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Tamilah K.

Yelp
One of the best experiences I've had in the past two years!! Let's start with the facts: I'm NOT a Mavericks fan lol but they were playing The Golden State Warriors and I had to see Curry play in person. I purchased a spot at the discount lot down the street and across the highway. Not a bad walk and there wasn't really a wait to get inside. Greeted by friendly security, I scanned my ticket and hit the first concession stand I could find. No long lines which I could appreciate compared to the Smoothie Center in New Orleans I just visited last week. A bottle of water, 5 tasty chicken taquitos and $19 later I was headed to my seat. I sat in section 319 but it was a fairly decent view. Beautiful interior and relatively clean seating area. The bathroom was fairly clean so no complaints there. All in all, two thumbs up. I'll definitely be back. After
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Kathi S.

Yelp
Family evening to see Fluffy. The kids grew up watching him and introduced us. Great job Fluffy and crew. What an amazing performance.

Chase G.

Yelp
I am a life time Dallas Mavericks fan and I always have a great time here at American Airlines Center watching them play. Great food, seating, and all of the views are great no matter where you are sitting I always look forward to coming here to watch my favorite team play!
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Derrick G.

Yelp
American Airlines Center is a great venue to see a concert. I saw The Eagles Concert this evening and it was amazing. They did a great job protecting against Covid-19. Proof of vaccination had to be provided or a test within the past 24 hours to enter; also, a face mask had to worn the entire time in the building. The staff were very friendly and helpful, an the facility was outstanding. This is a great place to see an event.
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JaneAnne F.

Yelp
Great venue for the NCAA Women's Final Four and NCAA Women's Basketball Championship. Bathrooms are clean and well stocked. Plenty of food venues open except on the 2nd floor. We had to go downstairs for food and drinks, my only complaint. All the servers and staff were friendly and helpful.
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Ana K.

Yelp
Oh my gosh. Where do I begin? I literally felt like a kid in a candy store when my Uber driver dropped me off at the American Airlines Center on 12/15/23. It was my first Dallas Stars game, and I know I was supposed to cover it and live tweet about it as a journalist, but I also became a fan of the team that night. They won that night and I got my chicken tenders and fries and a Diet Dr. Pepper and a Stars replica puck. I was a really happy camper.
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Cat N.

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I honestly hate their new no purse rule. The purse size allowed is like a small make up case. My cell phone is bigger than that. I can't carry my keys and wallet in to buy anything anymore at games. I'm also pissed off that I wasn't aware of the rule before coming in. They couldn't send out communications? The people at the door was like the rule has been implemented since season started. Excuses me but we have been in a pandemic. Season started in November but y'all didn't allow fans in till March. I went to a game in April. What is the purse rule preventing anyway? People bringing in guns? A 9 mill can fit in the size of bag allowed in. There are also metal detectors and bag checks. What's the point of not allowing regular size purse in? Take this as a PSA. I had to walk back to my car and store my purse away. They tried to say my make up case was too big also. I gave so much attitude and they let me in.

Shon S.

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Klay Thompson is arena trash. Talking to random fans and dissing on working class people while getting paid millions with a low risk job, lol.
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Johnny M.

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This is a fantastic sports and concert arena in downtown Dallas. This was my second time attending a event there. My first time was a Stevie Wonder concert several years ago. We were lucky enough to get floor seats and they did not disappoint! There is a nice bar down a hall way on the floor as well as restrooms on the floor level. I wish our newer event center we have in Tulsa had a bar and restrooms for floor seats. It would make concerts and sporting events on the floor so much more enjoyable. My second event was the Dallas Stars and the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup playoffs. It was a fantastic pregame show and the place was a sellout. There are plenty of restrooms, Food and drink places are everywhere. What a great place! I hope to go back soon.
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Athena H.

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Recently attended for a hockey game and had a fantastic time! Dallas played my hometown and it is always fun to upset the home team. The arena was clean and comfortable. Most of the staff was friendly expect for the seat usher who had a really nasty attitude. Even the Stars fans were kind after they lost and congratulated us on a win.
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Heather M.

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I saw Queen and Adam Lambert here last week- THEY were phenomenal. It could've been the band's call, but the jumbotrons weren't on which sucked for those of us farther away. Again, the show itself was still awesome... This VENUE however, I won't return to. They stopped selling alcohol with more than an hour left in the show. They only had merch on the first floor. This full-blown arena is set up like a small theatre when it comes to everything around it... the worst being the hallways! They're far too narrow for a stadium. And how can you have so few staircase exits in a place that big?! It took longer to get out of the building than it would've taken for us to walk all the way back to the hotel. If there's ever a fire, everybody would burn... even moreso because the ceilings are so low. If it is dire that you see a certain band/performer, and they're only playing here, then prepare yourself for the disappointment. Otherwise, I'd either skip it or make a longer trip to a better venue.

Mark O.

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The new soft pretzels are excellent but the pizza is awful. So much grease it soaked through the box onto my pants. It should be embarrassing for AAC to sell that mess
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Kathy B.

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Always a fun time when visiting, great food and great service not to mention clean restrooms