Dallas metro
Venues near Texas Fuel
Arenas, college courts and high-school gyms across North Texas.
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American Airlines Center area
2500 Victory Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
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Moody Coliseum (SMU)
6024 Airline Rd, Dallas, TX 75205
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Ellis Davis Field House
Fair Park, Dallas, TX 75210
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Lakewest Family YMCA
3737 Goldman Ave, Dallas, TX 75212
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South Oak Cliff High School Gym
3601 S Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75216
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UT Dallas Activity Center
800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
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College Park Center area
600 S Center St, Arlington, TX 76019
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Skyline High School Gym
7777 Forney Rd, Dallas, TX 75227
Planning a game night at a North Texas venue
The venues on this list cover a wide range of settings, from a major downtown arena to neighbourhood gyms, and each one calls for a slightly different plan. Knowing what to expect before you leave home makes a weeknight or weekend game far easier to enjoy.
Arenas and college courts
The American Airlines Center sits in Victory Park just north of downtown Dallas and is built for big crowds, so expect bag policies, security screening and paid parking. Arriving early helps, and DART light rail serves the area if you would rather not drive. Moody Coliseum on the SMU campus in University Park and College Park Center at UT Arlington are university arenas. On busy campus days parking can fill quickly, and event-day rules often change depending on who is playing. The UT Dallas Activity Center in Richardson is a smaller campus facility where access may depend on the event and the university's guest policies.
Field houses, YMCAs and high-school gyms
Ellis Davis Field House at Fair Park has a long history of hosting high-school basketball in Dallas. Gyms such as South Oak Cliff and Skyline are school facilities, and the Lakewest Family YMCA is a community centre. At venues like these, entry may be cash or digital ticketing set by the school district or organiser. Seating is usually bleacher-style, and doors may open only shortly before tip-off. Schools also tend to enforce clear rules on re-entry, outside food and bags.
Practical tips for any venue
- Confirm details first: check the organiser's or venue's official channels for times, ticketing and any last-minute changes.
- Allow for traffic: I-35E, I-30 and the Dallas North Tollway can slow sharply at evening rush hour.
- Bring layers: older gyms can run warm, while arenas are often cool.
- Plan your exit: note where you parked and how you will get back, especially after late games.
For upcoming dates, see the schedule. You can also browse our guides for more tips on getting to games across the Dallas metro.
Getting to and around Dallas metro basketball venues
The courts on this list cover a wide spread of North Texas, from the big-arena feel of Victory Park to neighborhood gyms in Oak Cliff and southeast Dallas. Each kind of venue works a little differently on game night, so a bit of planning goes a long way.
Arenas and college buildings
Larger venues such as the American Airlines Center area, Moody Coliseum on the SMU campus and College Park Center in Arlington usually have formal entry procedures. Expect bag policies, security lines and set door times. Arrive early if you want to watch warm-ups. Campus buildings often share parking with classes and other events, so check the university's event parking guidance before you leave. Moody Coliseum and the UT Dallas Activity Center in Richardson both sit inside busy campuses, where weekday evening traffic can be heavy.
High-school gyms and community courts
Gyms such as South Oak Cliff and Skyline, along with community spaces like the Lakewest Family YMCA, tend to be smaller and more informal. Seating is often bleacher-style and fills up quickly for popular matchups. Some schools only accept certain payment methods at the door, and many have their own rules on outside food, bags and re-entry. If you're unsure, contact the school or facility directly.
Practical tips for any venue
- Confirm the details first. Tip-off times and locations can change. Check the Texas Fuel schedule and the venue's own announcements on the day.
- Plan your route. DART light rail serves parts of central Dallas, including the Victory Park area and Fair Park. Suburban venues in Richardson and Arlington are usually easier to reach by car.
- Allow for traffic. Rush hour on I-35E, I-30 and US-75 can add a lot of time to a weeknight trip.
- Dress in layers. Older gyms can run warm, and arenas are often heavily air-conditioned.
Want to know who you'll be watching before you head out? The roster page has player details, and our guides cover more about game nights around the metro.