Six Flags Relocates Corporate Headquarters Back to Arlington

(eap) US-based Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from Charlotte, North Carolina, back to Arlington, Texas. The offices at Choctaw Stadium, where part of the company’s workforce is already based, will serve as the central hub for corporate leadership and key business functions. The relocation is expected to be completed by March 2027.

According to Six Flags, the return to the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area reflects the company’s continued evolution while providing a more central base from which to support its network of 34 amusement and water parks and nine resorts across North America. Among the advantages cited by the company are Arlington’s proximity to its five Texas parks, the city’s strong transportation infrastructure and dynamic business environment, as well as its location within one of the country’s leading entertainment and tourism destinations.

Arlington holds a special place in the company’s history as the home of Six Flags Over Texas, which opened in 1961. © 2026 Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

“Arlington is an outstanding location for our headquarters and supports our long-term vision for growth,” said John Reilly, president and CEO of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. “Its central location and business-friendly environment make it a strong base for our company. Bringing our corporate teams together in the office will improve collaboration, strengthen our culture, enhance support for our parks and resorts, and help us continue delivering exceptional experiences for guests across North America. We are grateful to the City of Arlington and local leaders for their partnership and support, and we are committed to contributing to the community’s growth and success.”

The move to Arlington also reconnects Six Flags with its corporate roots. The company’s first park, Six Flags Over Texas, opened there in 1961. The former Six Flags company had also previously been headquartered in Arlington and moved into offices at what is now Choctaw Stadium in 2020. It was only following the merger with Cedar Fair in July 2024 that Charlotte became the official headquarters of the combined company. Cedar Fair itself had previously been headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, home to the Cedar Point amusement park, while also maintaining a corporate office in Charlotte. The Sandusky office is set to remain in operation following the Six Flags headquarters relocation.

“We are deeply grateful to our Charlotte-based and shared services team members whose dedication, passion and expertise have helped shape our company. Their contributions have been invaluable, and we are committed to supporting them throughout this transition with respect, transparency and care. Many team members will have the opportunity to relocate to Arlington and continue helping drive our success into the future,” Reilly adds.

"Tormenta: Rampaging Run" at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington | Photo: Courtesy of Six Flags Over Texas

Irrespective of the headquarters relocation, Six Flags plans to continue investing in its North American park portfolio – including in the Charlotte region. At Carowinds, the new “Rip Roarin’ Falls” Super Flume water ride from WhiteWater is scheduled to open in 2027. Meanwhile, the world’s first Giga Dive Coaster from B&M, “Tormenta: Rampaging Run”, already opened at Six Flags Over Texas this summer.

The company has also announced several other major projects for the 2027 season. These include “Bakunawa”, a record-breaking Spinning Launch Coaster from Mack Rides for Six Flags Great Adventure, which is set to become, among other records, the world’s tallest and fastest spinning coaster. At Six Flags Fiesta Texas, construction work on “Werewolf Gorge” began yesterday. The Family Launch Coaster from Vekoma is planned to feature a track length of around 1.26 kilometers, making it the longest coaster of its kind worldwide. At Six Flags Great America, meanwhile, the new “Camp Timber Trail” family-themed area will feature a total of nine attractions. In addition, two new family water slides from ProSlide, “Coral Craze” and “Kelp Kraze”, have been announced for Knott’s Soak City in Buena Park, California. ■