Professional athletes in Dallas-Fort Worth tend to live where their team works. Players based at The Star in Frisco cluster in Frisco, Prosper and the gated communities north of them. Players and staff at the American Airlines Center often choose Uptown, Victory Park, Turtle Creek, Highland Park or Preston Hollow. Players in Arlington frequently live in Southlake, Westlake or Colleyville, between the ballpark and the airport.
North Texas is big enough that the wrong neighborhood can add more than an hour to a training day, so the commute comes first and the house comes second. The Agency Dallas matches homes to facilities for players, coaches and executives through our TAD Private Client: Sports & Entertainment division. This guide lays out where the teams are, where people who work for them tend to live, and what is changing.
Where are the major pro team facilities in Dallas-Fort Worth?
As of October 2026, the region's major teams train and play in four main areas:
- Frisco. The Star, the Dallas Cowboys headquarters and practice facility; Toyota Stadium, home of FC Dallas; and the Comerica Center, the Dallas Stars practice facility, with the team's headquarters now in Frisco as well. Frisco is also home to the PGA of America headquarters at Fields.
- Arlington. AT&T Stadium, where the Cowboys play home games, and Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers.
- Victory Park, Dallas. The American Airlines Center, home arena of the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars.
- Downtown Dallas. The Dallas Wings are relocating from Arlington to downtown Dallas.
What is changing with Dallas arenas in the next few years?
Arena plans matter for anyone buying a home for the long term. Two moves are in motion. CBS Texas reported on June 1, 2026 that the Mavericks have option agreements on roughly 104 acres at the former Valley View Mall site in North Dallas, with a target opening by the end of 2031, when their American Airlines Center lease ends. The Stars' lease also ends in 2031, and the team is pursuing a new arena at the Shops at Willow Bend in Plano, with the funding plan on Plano's November 2026 ballot. If those projects proceed, the center of gravity for basketball and hockey shifts north, toward Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Plano and Frisco.
Where do Cowboys players and staff tend to live?
The Star sits on the Dallas North Tollway in Frisco, so most people who report there daily look north and west of it:
- Frisco. Gated communities and estate lots within a short drive of The Star. See our Frisco guide.
- Prosper and Celina. Newer construction, larger lots and acreage, with a longer but manageable Tollway commute.
- Plano and the Shops at Willow Bend area. Established neighborhoods and a central location for families who also need to reach Dallas regularly.
Game days add a drive to Arlington, which is one reason some veterans choose a home with good access to both the Tollway and Interstate 30.
Where do Mavericks and Stars players tend to live?
For players at the American Airlines Center today, the closest high-end options are:
- Uptown, Victory Park and Turtle Creek. High-rise residences with staffed lobbies, private garages and controlled elevators, often within minutes of the arena. Our overview of Dallas high-rise condos compares the buildings.
- Highland Park and University Park. Walkable, tree-lined and close to Uptown, with strong public schools. See our guides to Highland Park and University Park.
- Preston Hollow. Larger estate lots, gated drives and more distance between neighbors. Our Preston Hollow guide covers the streets. Preston Hollow also sits close to the planned Mavericks site in North Dallas.
Stars players also commute to the team's Frisco headquarters, so some choose North Dallas or Plano to balance both locations.
Where do Rangers players tend to live?
Globe Life Field is in Arlington's entertainment district, between Dallas and Fort Worth. Many players and staff look to:
- Southlake and Westlake. Gated estates, large lots and strong schools, with direct routes to Arlington and DFW Airport. Our article on gated communities in Westlake and Southlake lists the main ones, and our Southlake and Westlake guide covers the area.
- Colleyville. Larger lots and a quieter feel close to the same corridor.
- Uptown Dallas or Fort Worth. For players who want city life, with the trade-off of a longer drive.
What matters besides the commute?
Once the drive is solved, these factors usually come next:
- Privacy and security. Gated entries, guard staff, setbacks from the street and limited sight lines from neighbors.
- Schools. Families often decide between a strong public district and private school. Our Dallas private schools guide and Highland Park ISD enrollment guide help here.
- Training space. Room for a home gym, recovery space or a court, which favors larger lots in Preston Hollow, Southlake, Westlake and Prosper.
- Airport access. DFW Airport and Love Field both matter for a season of road games.
- Resale. A home that will sell well after a trade or retirement. Our article on which Dallas neighborhoods hold their values is a useful lens.
How does The Agency Dallas help athletes choose a neighborhood?
The Agency Dallas starts with a facility map and a family brief, then narrows to two or three areas before touring a single home. Our TAD Private Client: Sports & Entertainment team arranges private showings, often off-market, and every person involved signs an NDA. Many new arrivals lease first, as covered in our piece on whether a new player should rent or buy, and buy once the family knows the area. When privacy is a priority, read how professional athletes buy homes privately in Texas before making an offer.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Dallas Cowboys players live?
Many Cowboys players and staff live in Frisco, Prosper and Plano because the team's headquarters and practice facility, The Star, is in Frisco. Some veterans choose Preston Hollow, Southlake or Westlake for larger lots and privacy, accepting a longer drive. Home games are at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, so access to both the Tollway and Arlington matters.
What is the best neighborhood near the American Airlines Center?
Uptown, Victory Park and Turtle Creek are closest, with full-service high-rises that offer privacy and short drives. Highland Park and University Park are a few minutes farther and offer single-family homes and strong public schools. Preston Hollow suits buyers who want larger, more private estate lots. The best fit depends on family needs and whether a house or high-rise suits the lifestyle.
Are the Mavericks and Stars leaving the American Airlines Center?
Both teams' leases at the American Airlines Center run through 2031. In June 2026 the Mavericks secured options on the former Valley View Mall site in North Dallas, targeting an opening by the end of 2031, and the Stars are pursuing a new arena in Plano, subject to a November 2026 vote there. Both plans could still change.
Where do Texas Rangers players live?
Many Rangers players and staff live in Southlake, Westlake and Colleyville, which offer gated estates, strong schools and a direct drive to Globe Life Field in Arlington and to DFW Airport. Others choose Uptown Dallas or Fort Worth for city living. The right choice usually balances game-day commutes, family schedules and privacy needs.
Do athletes in Dallas prefer gated communities?
Many do, though not all. Gated and guard-staffed communities in Frisco, Southlake and Westlake are popular for families. Others get privacy from a high-rise with staffed access or a deep estate lot in Preston Hollow. What matters most is controlled access to the home, limited visibility from the street, and a quiet search and closing process.
