Home GameDay Events Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders at American Airlines Center Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders at American Airlines Center Venue: American Airlines Center · Date: Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Travel plan for Dallas Stars vs New York Islanders at American Airlines Center. Where to stay, how to get there, and what works around American Airlines Center.
Type: NHL Regular Season
Top areas to stay Downtown Dallas / Victory Park Uptown Dallas American Airlines Center The Mavericks and Stars share this Victory Park arena on the edge of Downtown Dallas, surrounded by hotels, bars and restaurants.
Location & access 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
Transit: DART Green/Orange Lines stop at Victory station right outside; walkable from Uptown and downtown.
Airports: Dallas Love Field (DAL) ~7 mi; DFW ~20 mi.
Best areas to stay near American Airlines Center Downtown Dallas / Victory Park — Best overall Victory Park wraps around American Airlines Center, with downtown Dallas hotels, DART rail and a walkable bar scene for Mavericks and Stars games.
Venue access: ~0.3 mi • walk
Pros: Walk to American Airlines Center, DART rail across the city, Downtown dining and hotels
Cons: Further from Arlington venues
Transit: DART Green/Orange Lines (Victory station) at the arena. Driving: Manageable; DART covers downtown. Airport: Dallas Love Field (DAL) ~7 mi.
Nightlife: Victory Park and nearby Uptown offer solid post-game options. Family: Good. Price: Mid-to-upper
Hotelstrips take: The best base for a Mavs or Stars night — walk to Victory Park and ride DART around town.
Uptown Dallas — Best for nightlife Dallas's most walkable nightlife neighborhood, minutes from American Airlines Center via the free M-Line trolley.
Venue access: ~1.5 mi • M-Line trolley/rideshare
Pros: Best bar and restaurant strip in Dallas, Free M-Line trolley to the arena, Boutique hotels
Cons: Drive needed for Arlington
Transit: M-Line trolley and rideshare to the arena. Driving: Rideshare recommended at night. Airport: Dallas Love Field (DAL) ~6 mi.
Nightlife: McKinney Avenue is the heart of Dallas nightlife. Family: Good. Price: Upper
Hotelstrips take: Stay in Uptown for the night out and trolley over to American Airlines Center.
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