Arlington, TX — June 5, 2024 - Six Flags Over Texas and its sister park Six Flags New England, located in Agawam, Massachusetts, have set a friendly wager for the upcoming NBA Finals series kicking off on Thursday, June 6.

Six Flags Over Texas will, of course, be cheering on their beloved Mavericks, while Six Flags New England supports the Boston Celtics. This friendly competition between sister parks will have a lot more at stake than just bragging rights for the winning team.

If (or perhaps more accurately, when) the Dallas Mavericks win the series, Six Flags Over Texas will be responsible for the following:

• Six Flags New England will change the name of their New England SkyScreamer to “Dallas SkyScreamer.”

• Six Flags New England will provide free admission for one week to anyone from Texas with a valid ID. 

• A Country Western band will follow Six Flags New England’s Park President, Pete Carmichael, for an entire day.

• Six Flags New England will send iconic Bostonian treats to its sister park, including Boston Cream Donuts, New England Clam Chowder, and Boston Baked Beans.

• Six Flags New England will serve Dallas Pecan Pie to the first 100 guests entering the park. Date TBD at conclusion of NBA Finals.

On the flip side (and highly unlikely), if the Boston Celtics were to claim the title, Six Flags New England will be responsible for the following:

• Six Flags Over Texas will change the name of their Texas Giant roller coaster to the “Boston Giant”

• Six Flags Over Texas will provide free admission for one week to anyone from Massachusetts with a valid ID. 

• A Traditional Celtic band will follow Six Flags Over Texas Park President, Richard Douaihy, around for an entire day.

• Six Flags Over Texas will send Six Flags New England Texan favorites, including Chicken Fried Steak, Texas Chili, and Tex-Mex.

• Six Flags Over Texas will serve Boston cream pies to the first 100 guests entering the park. Date TBD at conclusion of NBA finals.

“If there’s one thing Texans know how to do, it’s how to support their home team. I’m no different, so I am more than happy to risk a little embarrassment in order to support our Mavs,” said Six Flags Over Texas Park President Richard Douaihy. “I hope our friends at Six Flags New England are looking forward to some delicious pecan pie!”

About Six Flags Over Texas 
Six Flags Over Texas, the company’s flagship park and the Thrill Capital of Texas, is home to more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions, including 14 world-class roller coasters like New Texas Giant and Titan. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the largest water park in North Texas, features more than 40 rides and attractions like Typhoon Twister and Tsunami Surge. Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor are the premier destinations for thrilling family fun.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation 
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of water parks in North America, with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 63 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.