NexCourt, a North Texas construction company with a 35-year history, is building six mini-pitch futsal courts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and has completed nearly 50 courts for the Dallas Mavericks Foundation, according to a recent episode of The Building Texas Show. The episode, hosted by Justin McKenzie and published July 9, 2026, features NexCourt CEO Mark Kundysek discussing the company's rise from a $250 dealer kit in 1988-89 to a major sport construction operation.
The six 5,000-square-foot futsal courts were commissioned by the North Texas World Cup Committee, after FC Dallas referred NexCourt based on six prior builds. Kundysek explained that futsal uses a ball with almost no air, with play restricted below the waist, training passing, foot skills, teamwork, and character. The first ribbon cutting occurred at the Esperanza Community Center in North Dallas on June 20, followed by George Stevens Park in downtown Arlington on June 26.
NexCourt's work extends beyond World Cup projects. The company has a 25-year relationship with the Dallas Mavericks, building nearly 50 courts through the Mavericks Foundation, and has completed projects for Nancy Lieberman's Dream Courts (17 years), the Dallas Stars Foundation, Make-A-Wish, and the Dak Prescott Foundation. Recent builds for NBA players Cade Cunningham in Arlington and Isaiah Hartenstein in East Oklahoma City demonstrate a referral-driven pipeline. The FC Dallas Foundation is also working with NexCourt on a mini-pitch in Mansfield, tied to the city's new soccer stadium.
The company has also capitalized on the 2021 pickleball boom, with recent commercial builds including City Pickle in North Fort Worth (16 courts) and a 12-court facility in Celina. Kundysek described the metroplex's growth, recalling building courts in Southlake and Collin County when they were rural areas. He noted that most renovation sites, whether for the Mavericks, Stars, FC Dallas, or World Cup committee, are aging tennis or basketball courts no longer in active use.
The timing of these projects positions NexCourt as a visible community-legacy builder for the World Cup. The episode, part of The Building Texas Show, profiles founders and builders shaping Texas communities. It is available now wherever podcasts are heard, along with drone footage of the World Cup court installations on NexCourt's social channels. For more information, visit The Building Texas Show.
