Dave & Buster’s opens new McKinney venue July 27

Dave & Buster’s will open a new 40,000-square-foot location in McKinney, Texas, on July 27 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and free game play for the first 100 guests in line. The site adds new gaming, watch-party and private event features as the chain expands its entertainment footprint in North Texas.

Why it matters: - The McKinney opening adds another large-format entertainment option in North Texas. - The new venue combines dining, arcade play, sports viewing and private event space in one location. - The launch gives local guests a new spot for group outings, parties and game-day gatherings.

What happened: - Dave & Buster’s will open its newest McKinney location at 4064 West University Dr. on Monday, July 27. - The company will mark the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:45 a.m. - Doors open at 10 a.m. - The first 100 guests in line on July 27 will get free video game play for the day. - The new location spans 40,000 square feet.

The details: - The McKinney venue offers more than 100 arcade games. - Private Game Suites let groups choose High Tech Darts or Social Shuffleboard, control their TV and have food and drinks delivered to the suite. - The watch area includes a 40-foot screen and more than 30 oversized HDTVs around the bar. - The location includes immersive surrounding sound for sports viewing. - New attractions include Top Gun: Maverick, Human Crane and UFC Challenge. - UFC Challenge uses real fight footage and is exclusive to Dave & Buster’s through January 2027. - The food menu includes chef-crafted steaks, wings, burgers and shareables. - The Eat & Play Combo starts at $19.99. - Half-Priced Games are available all day every Sunday and Wednesday. - Happy Hour runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, with cocktails, domestic drafts and wine starting at $5. - Military Mondays offer guests with a valid military ID a free $10 Power Card and 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages all day. - Teacher Tuesdays offer guests with a staff ID a free $10 Power Card and 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages all day. - High school students with a school ID can get three hours of All You Can Play games for $24.99 on Friday nights after 9 p.m. - The McKinney venue is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to midnight. - The venue is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. - Group bookings are open for corporate outings, team-building events, holiday parties and milestone birthdays. - The venue includes dedicated event spaces, customizable food and beverage packages and interactive entertainment. - More information is available here. - Group inquiries can be submitted at dnbparty.com.

Between the lines: - Dave & Buster’s is leaning on a mix of premium game content, sports viewing and private-group features to make the McKinney site feel newer than a standard arcade. - The local promotions point to a strategy built around repeat weekday traffic and community-specific discounts. - The new store also extends the company’s broader push to position its venues as all-purpose event spaces, not just gaming destinations.

What's next: - McKinney residents can visit the venue starting July 27. - The company is inviting group event inquiries now as it looks to fill its private and customizable spaces. - The opening gives Dave & Buster’s another operating location in its broader North America network of 246 venues.