Dallas Stars Pursuing Move to Plano

The Dallas Stars NHL hockey team is eyeing a move from its downtown arena to Plano. The team is looking at building a new arena and sports and entertainment district at The Shops at Willow Bend. The organization has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI), which has been submitted to the City of Plano and placed on the agenda for consideration at the Plano City Council meeting on Monday, June 8. The Letter of Intent includes plans for the mixed-used development project as well as design and construction of the arena.

Located west of the Dallas North Tollway, the proposed mixed-use development, being advanced jointly with Levin Holdings & Cawley Partners and Centennial, could include sports, entertainment, retail, dining and public gathering spaces anchored by a future Dallas Stars arena.

Demolition is scheduled to begin at The Shops at Willow Bend Mall in the fall, making way for a new mixed-use development that would include the Stars arena and entertainment venue.