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Trip planner · Dallas

Dallas in December 2026.

What's on, what to book ahead, and where to take colleagues and clients during a business trip to Dallas this month.

On the calendar

13 dates to plan around
  1. Wed Dec 27:00 PM
    GameMavericks vs MagicNBA · American Airlines Center
  2. Wed Dec 96:30 PM
    GameStars vs Maple LeafsNHL · American Airlines Center
  3. Sat Dec 127:00 PM
    GameStars vs BluesNHL · American Airlines Center
  4. Mon Dec 147:00 PM
    GameMavericks vs BucksNBA · American Airlines Center
  5. Tue Dec 158:30 PM
    GameStars vs CapitalsNHL · American Airlines Center
  6. Sat Dec 197:00 PM
    GameMavericks vs BullsNBA · American Airlines Center
  7. Tue Dec 227:00 PM
    GameStars vs FlamesNHL · American Airlines Center
  8. Fri Dec 25All day
    HolidayChristmas DayMany restaurants are closed. Check before booking.
  9. Sat Dec 267:00 PM
    GameMavericks vs SunsNBA · American Airlines Center
  10. Sun Dec 277:20 PM
    GameCowboys vs JaguarsNFL · AT&T Stadium
  11. Tue Dec 297:00 PM
    GameMavericks vs HeatNBA · American Airlines Center
  12. Thu Dec 318:00 PM
    GameStars vs RangersNHL · American Airlines Center
  13. Thu Dec 31All day
    HolidayNew Year's EveSet menus and higher minimums. Private rooms book out early.
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How far ahead to book

Our rule of thumb for groups. Individual venues vary, so confirm when you call.

Ready-made evenings

Pick one, book two places, done

Game night at the American Airlines Center

16–110 people
  1. 5:00 PMY.O. Ranch Steakhouse · Early steak dinner in a private room in the West End
  2. 6:30 PMShort cab ride to the American Airlines Center in Victory Park
  3. 7:00 PMMavericks vs Rockets, Fri Oct 30

The client dinner

Up to 24 people
  1. 7:00 PMMonarch · Wood-fired Italian in the private Emerald Room, 49 floors above downtown

Skyline views, then dinner in the tower

30–100 people
  1. 5:30 PMReunion Tower GeO-Deck · Group visit to the observation deck, a short walk from the convention centre
  2. 7:00 PMCrown Block · Take the elevator up to a private group dinner in the Crown Room

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