Aerial view of Frost Bank Center
NBA Venue Guide

Frost Bank Center

San Antonio, TX · Home of the San Antonio Spurs

Capacity
~18,418
Opened
2002
Surface
Hardwood
Home team
San Antonio Spurs

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Parking

Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Frost Bank Center fills early.

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Getting there

Frost Bank Center sits on the east side of San Antonio at East Houston Street and AT&T Center Parkway, about 5 miles east of downtown and the River Walk. There is no rail in San Antonio — VIA Metropolitan Transit runs the Brooks/AT&T Center line bus from downtown on game days, and downtown hotels run hotel shuttles. Driving uses I-35 to I-410 East or via Houston Street; the arena's dedicated surface lots ring the building and absorb most game-day demand. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed off East Houston Street. Confirm bag and entry rules on the Spurs' official site before going.

The neighborhood

Frost Bank Center sits inside the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo grounds complex on the city's east side — a self-contained sports-and-events campus rather than an urban neighborhood. The Freeman Coliseum (the older rodeo venue) sits immediately south of the arena, and the surrounding blocks are largely surface parking and light industrial. Downtown San Antonio and the River Walk are a short ride west via Houston Street, and most travelers stay downtown and shuttle or drive out for games. The Alamodome (former Spurs home through 2002, now hosting NCAA Final Fours, the Valero Alamo Bowl, and the USFL) sits in the southeast quadrant of downtown — closer to the river than to the arena. Travelers can pair a Spurs game with the River Walk, the Alamo, the Pearl District, or San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

Where to eat & drink nearby

The blocks immediately around the arena are mostly parking lots; the food-and-drink scene is downtown a short ride west. The Esquire Tavern (the longest standing bar on the River Walk, opened 1933) is the canonical downtown pre-game stop. Mi Tierra Cafe in Market Square is the 24-hour Tex-Mex institution. Schilo's Delicatessen is the historic German deli a few blocks from the Alamo. In the Pearl District north of downtown, Cured at the Pearl (Steve McHugh's charcuterie-focused American kitchen) and Boiler House anchor the destination dining cluster. La Gloria is Johnny Hernandez's Mexico-City-street-food spot. Closer to the arena itself, Little Woodrow's is a sports-bar standby a short ride west toward downtown. Pre-game crowds at the closest options pick up within an hour of tipoff.

First-timer tips

Plan to arrive 60–90 minutes before tipoff — most Spurs traffic flows in via I-35 and I-410 and the surface-lot ingress points get busy on weekend games. The arena seating bowl is steep with strong sightlines from the upper deck. The five championship banners in the rafters and the retired numbers display reflect the Spurs' 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014 NBA title runs — the canonical first-time photo. Mobile-only tickets and cash-free concessions are the modern norm; download tickets in advance. The Spurs publish current bag policy and door-open times on their official site — these change season to season, so check before traveling. The Spurs play a small portion of their home schedule outside San Antonio (notably select games at Austin's Moody Center and recently in Mexico City) — confirm the venue when buying tickets.

Best games to catch

Spurs–Mavericks is the Texas Triangle rivalry and the most reliable weekend draw, with Spurs–Rockets adding the second in-state matchup. Visits from the Lakers, Warriors, and Celtics typically peak demand. With Victor Wembanyama leading a young Spurs core, dates against fellow rising-star teams (Thunder, Magic) and high-profile star matchups have become hard tickets in their own right. The Spurs' five championship banners and the David Robinson / Tim Duncan / Manu Ginobili / Tony Parker retired numbers anchor the heritage identity. The team's promotional calendar — Los Spurs nights, Fiesta-themed games, Mexican Heritage Night, and the rotating City Edition unveils — is published on the team site and varies year to year.

What to know

The arena opened in October 2002 as the SBC Center, was renamed the AT&T Center in 2006 after SBC acquired AT&T, and became Frost Bank Center in 2023 under a naming-rights deal with the San Antonio-headquartered bank. The Spurs have been the primary tenant since opening and the building was the home of four of the franchise's five NBA championship teams (2003, 2005, 2007, 2014 — the 1999 title was won at the Alamodome). The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, which runs roughly two weeks in February each year, is the building's other anchor tenant and one of the largest rodeos in the country — the Spurs annually play a long road trip (the 'Rodeo Road Trip') while the arena floor is converted for the rodeo. The San Antonio Stars (WNBA) used the arena through their 2017 relocation to Las Vegas. The Spurs have begun playing select home games in Austin (Moody Center) and Mexico City as part of a regional schedule strategy.

Frequently asked questions

What time do doors open at Frost Bank Center?

Doors typically open about 90 minutes before tipoff for Spurs games, sometimes earlier for premium-ticket holders or special events. Check the arena's official event page for the specific game's door time.

How do I get to Frost Bank Center without a car?

There is no rail service in San Antonio. VIA Metropolitan Transit runs the Brooks/AT&T Center line bus from downtown on game days. Many downtown hotels run hotel shuttles. Rideshare from the River Walk is roughly 10–15 minutes.

Where can I park near Frost Bank Center?

The arena's dedicated surface lots ring the building. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats game-day pricing, particularly on weekend games and rodeo dates. Confirm current rates and availability before driving in.

Is Frost Bank Center the same as the AT&T Center?

Yes — the arena was renamed Frost Bank Center in 2023 after Frost Bank acquired naming rights from AT&T. It is the same east-side San Antonio arena home to the Spurs and the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo; only the name changed.

Do the Spurs play all their home games at Frost Bank Center?

Most of them, but not all. The Spurs play select home games at Austin's Moody Center as part of a regional schedule strategy, and have played in Mexico City as well. Confirm the venue when buying tickets for a specific Spurs game.

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