From the Windy City to Texas: The Revival of the Blackhawks-Stars Rivalry

When Do the Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars Play Next?

Upcoming game information can be found below. Chicago Blackhawks tickets and Dallas Stars tickets can be found on their respective team pages.

Are the Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars Rivals?

Yes, the Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars are rivals in the NHL as members of the Central Division in the Western Conference.

Who Are the Chicago Blackhawks’ Biggest Rivals?

The Chicago Blackhawks’ biggest rivals are the Dallas Stars, the Colorado Avalanche, the Minnesota Wild, the Nashville Predators and the St. Louis Blues in the Central Division as well as the Detroit Red Wings from the NHL’s Original Six.

Who are the Dallas Stars’ Biggest Rivals?

The Dallas Stars’ biggest rivals are the Chicago Blackhawks, the Colorado Avalanche and the St. Louis Blues within the Central Division, along with the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Ducks from the Pacific Division.

Game Results Between the Blackhawks and Stars

Of the NHL’s 82 regular season games, fans can expect three to four matchups between the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars each year. The two teams have met 306 times, with Chicago holding a 149-116-31-10 edge.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars Series History

The roots of the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars rivalry stretch beyond the latter’s relocation from Bloomington, Minnesota to Texas. As the Minnesota North Stars from 1967 to 1993, Dallas’ predecessor played in close proximity to Midwestern rivals the Chicago Blackhawks, and their history together included six Stanley Cup Playoffs meetings. Despite the loss of a regional connection, the Dallas Stars assumed the longtime feud’s animosity, at least until the Minnesota Wild arrived in 2000.

However, the Stars vs. Blackhawks postseason matchup hasn’t occurred since Dallas’ move down south. In the regular season, the two teams were immediate rivals in the Central Division until Dallas transferred to the Pacific Division in 1998. But that was temporary, as the Stars-Blackhawks divisional rivalry was revived when Dallas returned to the Central in the NHL’s 2013 conference realignment. Since rejoining, the Stars have earned the Central Division regular season title twice, in 2016 and 2024, while the Blackhawks have topped the division three times, in 2010, 2013 and 2017.

Where Do the Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks Play?

The Dallas Stars play at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Opened in 2001 and located in the downtown Victory Park neighborhood, the sports and entertainment venue holds a seating capacity of 19,323 in its hockey configuration. Along with hosting the NHL All-Star Game in 2007, American Airlines Center, also known as “The AAC” or “The Hangar,” serves as the home court for the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.

The Chicago Blackhawks skate on home ice at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Located on Chicago’s Near West Side, the facility opened in 1994 and shares the floor with the NBA’s Chicago Bulls. With a seating capacity for hockey between 19,717 and 22,428, United Center stands as the largest NHL arena in the United States and the second-largest in the league overall. The “Madhouse on Madison” has presided over three Stanley Cup Finals, including the Blackhawks’ title-clinching Game Six victory at home in 2015. Meanwhile, the UC has been selected twice to host the NCAA Men’s Hockey Frozen Four for the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament, in 2017 and 2028.