FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — The Dallas Stars and City of Farmers Branch announced Wednesday the construction of a multi-purpose athletic facility next to Children's Health StarCenter Farmers Branch.
The StarCenter Multi-Sport Farmers Branch is expected to serve more than 50,000 youth athletes annually with the ability to configure up to eight basketball courts or up to 16 volleyball courts at one time, depending on sports programming for the day, officials said in a press release.
“From our initial discussions about this new facility, Mayor Lynne and the city of Farmers Branch have shared our vision for creating a unique athletic space that can benefit individuals of all ages,” Dallas Stars President and CEO Brad Alberts said. “The new multi-sport facility will provide geographic benefits for sports teams based in the area and become a premier community sports hub. The demand for youth sports in North Texas continues to grow and we are excited to be a part of it through this new chapter in our partnership with Farmers Branch."
The new facility adds to the Stars' portfolio of investment into developing youth and recreational sports in DFW. This will be the second multi-sport facility the Stars have started after purchasing The MAC in Lewisville in October of 2022. The MAC is a 38,000-square-foot, air-conditioned multi-sports activity center which features s eight USA Volleyball regulation courts, four NBA regulation hardwood basketball courts, a full concession stand and food court area.
The StarCenter Multi-Sport Farmers Branch is expected to be 81,780 square feet and is scheduled to open in December of 2024.
"Farmers Branch and the Dallas Stars have a longstanding partnership that's provided a marvelous ice hockey facility for the Stars, amateurs, youth leagues and local families,” City of Farmers Branch Mayor Terry Lynne said. “It's been a fantastic win-win investment for the City and the Team. We want to grow that collaboration and provide another world-class athletic venue here in Farmers Branch, and the Stars are the ideal professional team to help us do it."
Construction on the project will be overseen by Lee Lewis Construction, Inc., according to city officials.
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