Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings compete in the WNBA's Western Conference from College Park Center on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington. The franchise has built a growing fanbase in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one of the nation's largest markets with a strong appetite for women's basketball. The Wings have assembled a promising young core through the draft, featuring dynamic talents who represent the future of the franchise. Dallas's location in the heart of Texas has created connections with the state's rich basketball culture at both the high school and collegiate levels. The Wings continue to develop their identity while honoring the championship legacy inherited from their Detroit Shock and Tulsa Shock roots.

The franchise traces its roots to the Detroit Shock, founded in 1998, which won three championships in 2003, 2006, and 2008 behind legends like Cheryl Ford, Katie Smith, and Deanna Nolan. The Shock relocated to Tulsa in 2010, becoming the Tulsa Shock and continuing the franchise's competitive tradition before moving to Dallas in 2016 and rebranding as the Wings. The 2003 Shock championship, upsetting the defending champion Los Angeles Sparks, announced the franchise as a force in the WNBA. Bill Laimbeer coached the Shock to two of their three titles, establishing a tough, defensive identity that defined the organization. The Wings' move to Dallas has opened new opportunities in a major market as the franchise builds toward its next championship era.