Six Flags to Move Headquarters to Arlington, Texas, From Charlotte, North Carolina

Aug. 25, 2026

— Jeff Ward, Lehigh Valley News Briefs

Six Flags Entertainment, owner of Dorney Park, is moving its headquarters to Arlington, Texas, from Charlotte, North Carolina.

The amusement-park company has five parks in Texas and already has corporate employees in the Lone Star State.

“Arlington is a vibrant entertainment district where the Six Flags story began more than six decades ago with the opening of Six Flags Over Texas,” Six Flags Chief Executive John Reilly said in a press statement. “The city sits at the heart of our five Texas parks and provides our leadership team with direct access to park operations and a regular on-the-ground presence.”

Reilly has emphasized having leadership on the ground at Six Flags’ 34 parks and nine resorts.

The company will continue to have employees in the Charlotte area and a corporate office in Sandusky, Ohio. That was the headquarters of Cedar Fair, which combined with Six Flags in 2024. So far, the results of that deal have been lacking. The closing share price (NYSE:FUN) of Six Flags at 8:38 a.m. today was $17.00, well short of the $27.37 52-week high.

The company is carrying about $5 billion in debt and has sold some properties to pay the debt down.

Some Charlotte employees might not be so happy about the Texas announcement. The North Carolina city has a good airport and is a nice place to live.

Six Flags’ headquarters will return to Choctaw Stadium near Dallas. The headquarters was moved to Charlotte in 2024, the year of the corporate combination.

Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom in South Whitehall Township is in two of the top 10 national markets, Philadelphia and New York.

Here’s a link to the Six Flags statement and below is a cut-and-paste version:

Six Flags to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Arlington, Texas, Strengthening North American Operations

August 25, 2026

Streamlining corporate functions will enhance speed of execution and strategic focus, and bring leadership closer to many parks

CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) (“Six Flags” or the “Company”), North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, today announced plans to move its corporate headquarters in 2027 from Charlotte, North Carolina to its current offices in Arlington, Texas.

The Arlington headquarters will serve as the primary hub for the Company’s corporate leadership and shared business functions. Choctaw Stadium has served as a corporate office since 2020 and is currently home to a portion of the Company’s corporate workforce. The relocation reflects the Company’s continued evolution and strengthens its ability to support a network of 34 parks and nine resorts across North America. Located at the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth region, Arlington brings leadership closer to the Company’s five Texas properties. The transition is expected to be completed by March 2027.

“The decision to return the Company’s headquarters to Arlington is a continuation of our efforts to evolve the organization and enhance operational efficiency,” said Six Flags President and CEO John Reilly. “After an extensive review, we determined that concentrating our personnel, processes, and decision-making in our Arlington office, where a portion of Six Flags corporate employees are located, is the best path forward for the Company. Bringing our corporate team together in the office will enhance collaboration across functions, strengthen our culture, and improve coordination among our new executive leaders as we further align our organization around our key strategic priorities and long-term vision.”

Reilly continued, “Arlington is a vibrant entertainment district where the Six Flags story began more than six decades ago with the opening of Six Flags Over Texas. The city sits at the heart of our five Texas parks and provides our leadership team with direct access to park operations and a regular on-the-ground presence. We look forward to building on the strong capabilities we already have in place there, and capitalizing on the vast talent pool in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as we advance our strategic growth plans. 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 continued growth and success.”

Earlier this summer, Six Flags Over Texas celebrated the opening of Tormenta: Rampaging Run, the world’s first giga dive coaster and a record-breaking new attraction that changed the city’s skyline and further reinforces Arlington’s position as a premier entertainment destination. The debut brought together local officials, community partners, tourism leaders, and park guests in recognition of the attraction’s economic and cultural significance to the region. The strong support and engagement surrounding Tormenta’s opening reflected the connection between Six Flags and the Arlington community as the Company continues to invest in experiences that drive visitation, tourism, and long-term growth.

“Bringing our corporate team together in Arlington helps us run a leaner, more responsive organization. Our job at the corporate level is to support our parks and park leaders and enable their success. This move is about making sure we’re best set up to serve them well,” Reilly said. “That kind of alignment matters as we execute our long-term strategy — it’s about how effectively we work, not just where we sit.”

Six Flags will continue to be a major employer and contributor to the regional economy of the Charlotte metro area through its investments in Carowinds and Carolina Harbor. This includes Carowinds’ record-breaking new attraction, Rip Roarin’ Falls, which is on track to open in 2027. In addition, the Company will continue to have an office in Sandusky, Ohio.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) is North America’s largest regional amusement-resort enterprise. The Company operates a premier portfolio of 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks, and nine resort properties across 13 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico, as well as an amusement park in Saudi Arabia. Focused on its purpose of creating FUN, thrills, and a lifetime of memories, Six Flags provides immersive entertainment to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, and thrilling water parks powered by beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes®, DC Comics®, and PEANUTS®.