London Gatwick hotel owner plans swanky 18,000-capacity sport arena
A Canadian property tycoon whose portfolio includes a hotel by Gatwick Airport is planning an 18,000-capacity arena for one of his sports teams. Tom Gaglardi is hoping to have a new arena up and running for the start of the 2031 hockey season, with his franchise’s existing lease running out in five years. The Dallas [...]
A Canadian property tycoon, Tom Gaglardi, is planning an 18,000-capacity sports arena near London's Gatwick Airport for his hockey team. Gaglardi's company, Northland Properties Corporation, owns a hotel by the airport, as well as properties in various UK cities. The new arena is intended to replace their current home, a 19,000-capacity stadium shared with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.
Gaglardi aims to complete the arena by the start of the 2031 hockey season. Architects behind the design, HNTB, aim to create a stadium that embodies the identity of the Dallas Stars, reflecting the passion and intensity of hockey while showcasing the unique character of north Texas. The project exemplifies the rise of mixed-use developments associated with new stadiums, a trend seen across the UK.
In a recent court settlement, Gaglardi's teams, the Dallas Stars and the Mavericks, resolved their dispute over the control of their shared 19,000-capacity arena. Meanwhile, the Mavericks are reportedly set to construct a new arena in Far North Dallas. Advanced NBA stadiums are increasingly becoming symbols of modern urban development.
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