The Dallas Wings are about to level up—and not just on the court. In what could be the biggest behind-the-scenes slip of the season, head coach Jose Fernandez accidentally revealed that the Wings will play all their home games at the American Airlines Center next year. That's right, the same arena that houses the NBA's Dallas Mavericks is set to become the Wings' new home court for the 2026 WNBA season.

While the move had been rumored, Fernandez let the news slip during a national media call on Tuesday, May 5. The agreement isn't finalized or officially announced yet, but it's a game-changer for a team that's been making waves with back-to-back No. 1 draft picks. Currently, the Wings practice and play at College Park Center on the UT Arlington campus, but a planned move to a new practice facility and downtown Dallas arena was delayed due to construction issues. Now, the team is targeting a renovated Memorial Auditorium by 2028, with the American Airlines Center serving as a major upgrade in the meantime.

This season, the Wings are already scheduled to play three home games at the AAC, but a full-time move signals serious ambition. And with a roster headlined by 2025 top pick Paige Bueckers and 2026 top pick Azzi Fudd, Dallas is building something special. The Wings open the 2026 season on the road against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Saturday, May 9—a matchup that already has fans buzzing.

For a team on the rise, a bigger stage is exactly what the Wings need. Whether you're rocking Bueckers' jersey or repping the Wings' classic colors, this is the kind of news that makes you want to grab your gear and get courtside.