Ratings at a glance
Atmosphere & Vibes5.0
Transportation4.5
Sightlines & View4.3
Seat Comfort4.0
Food & Concessions3.8
Walkability2.8
Games we attended
Dallas MavericksNBA · 1 game
Where We Stayed
April 2026
Hotel Stay
Thompson Dallas, by Hyatt
3 nights
What we ate
Food and drinks we tried at the arena.
Loaded nachos with carne asada 3.9 · $18
The Bottom Line
The Verdict
Our view & spacious seats at the American Airlines Center were top-notch. The loaded carne asada nachos were exactly what we needed, a hot & hearty sharing portion. However, navigation within the arena was a clear weak link; narrow walkways created bottlenecks. Still, the fan energy in Dallas, TX, was great. Worth the visit if you're in town.
What We Loved
- It was fan appreciation night and there were tons of activities from painting and balloon animals to giveaways including a free replica arena, photo ops and custom hat decorations.
- Seats are spacious with a cup holder.
- Food options were good, we got loaded nachos ($18) and it was a good sharing portion.
- Great vibes, engaged fans
- Audio is great & jumbotron has tons of information
- No issues entering the arena with my Lululemon 2L belt bag.
What We Didn't Like
- The arena entrance is to small to accommodate all the attendees. There is a significant bottleneck along with lack of air flow resulting in a rather warm start.
- No closed captioning, an accessibility issue
- The arena's walkways were narrow, making it difficult to move around.
View from our seats
What the court looked like from where we sat.