Experience the Excitement of Dallas Sports

A hotbed for thrilling sports, Dallas offers year-round excitement for the sports fanatic. From the fast-paced action of professional hockey and basketball to long-time favorites like baseball and football, this city is THE destination for the avid sports enthusiast. Experience the best of Dallas and reserve your stay at Holiday Inn Market Center, the newest option among premier hotels near American Airlines Center and Texas Stadium.

American Airlines Center
As a venue for professional hockey, basketball and indoor football as well as major concerts and events, the American Airlines Center Dallas, located less than two miles from our Dallas hotel, is a top-notch entertainment facility. Carefully planned, this venue was created to provide a space perfect for any type of event. The bowl of the arena was designed to offer fans amazing sightlines and allow for seat that places you in the middle of the action.
 
Watch the Dallas Stars professional hockey team, winners of the 1999 Stanley Cup, as they skate their way to another victory. Don’t miss the Dallas Mavericks basketball team as they wow the crowds with edge-of-your-seat thrills, and get your tickets to witness the bone-crunching action of the Dallas Desperados indoor football team. Before and after the event, be sure to spend some time at Victory Park, a 72-acre mixed-use development which, once complete, will include a number of shops, restaurants and even a museum. A highlight of Victory Park is the plaza, where you will find 11 billboard-sized high-resolution LED screens.

Texas Stadium
Take a short drive to Texas Stadium, just 7 miles away, to watch the Dallas Cowboys. Home of the Dallas Cowboys football team since 1971, Texas Stadium is known for its open roof over the playing field. Seating 65,595 fans for a football game, this stadium has also played host to large-scale events and concerts. This stadium will remain the home of the Cowboys through the 2008 season until the new Dallas Cowboys stadium in Arlington opens in 2009.

Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
The Rangers Ballpark in Arlington has hosted The Texas Rangers baseball team since 1994. This ballpark has welcomed thousands of baseball fans to this impressive facility located within a 270-acre complex. Take in a spectacular Texas Rangers game at this open-air, 49,115-seat ballpark located less than 20 miles from our downtown Dallas hotel. This sprawling complex also includes a children’s learning center, baseball museum, youth baseball park, a 12-acre lake and parks and recreation space.