The Dallas Wings are making a power move—and it starts with a new home court. Head coach Jose Fernandez accidentally let the cat out of the bag during a national media call on Tuesday, revealing plans to relocate the team's home games to the American Airlines Center in downtown Dallas starting in 2027.
What was meant to be a basketball discussion quickly turned into a franchise-defining announcement. The Wings, currently playing at College Park Center in Arlington, are set to leap from a modest 7,000-seat venue to the 20,000-seat capacity of the AAC. Team CEO Greg Bibb confirmed that while no formal agreement has been signed, negotiations are in advanced stages.
This isn't just a change of scenery—it's a statement. The Wings have called College Park Center home since moving from Tulsa in 2016, but the numbers tell a clear story. In 2025, the team averaged just 7,273 fans per game, among the lowest in the WNBA. Compare that to last June, when a game against the Indiana Fever at the AAC drew 20,409—a franchise record and nearly triple their usual turnout.
The timing couldn't be more perfect. League-wide attendance has been on the rise, jumping from 9,807 per game in 2024 to 11,148 in 2025. Fifteen games moved to larger venues last season, pulling in a combined 236,670 fans. The Wings are betting big that their star-studded future will fill those seats.
Speaking of stars, the arena upgrade aligns with the arrival of two of the most anticipated talents in women's basketball: Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd. With the last two No. 1 overall WNBA draft picks in hand, the Wings are building a dynasty around this dynamic duo. A bigger stage means bigger moments—and bigger opportunities for fans to witness history in the making.
The move to the AAC is expected to cover only the 2027 season, with construction delays pushing the team's permanent home to a renovated Memorial Auditorium in 2028. A 2024 deal already guaranteed the Wings an AAC option if their new home wasn't ready, so this transition has been in the works for a while.
For a franchise that has often flown under the radar, this relocation signals a new era. The Wings are no longer just a team on the rise—they're planting a flag in the heart of Dallas, ready to pack the house and compete with the league's best. And with Bueckers and Fudd leading the charge, the future has never looked brighter.