Alamodome

The basics

The Alamodome is an iconic symbol of the San Antonio skyline, hard to miss for its verticality—tall masts and cables support a domed roof. This design allows for an interior with no view-obstructing columns to get in the way. The versatile interior can seat 64,000 people and can extend to 72,000 or reduce to 11,000.

Things to know before you go

• The only bags allowed are bags smaller than 5.5 by 8.5 inches, clear bags smaller than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, one-gallon plastic freezer bags, medically necessary bags, and diaper bags.

• You can tailgate in the Alamodome parking lots by buying a Tailgating/Parking permit at UTSA Football Games, XFL Football Games, and at the Valero Alamo Bowl.

• The Alamodome is cashless and only accepts major credit cards for parking.

How to get there

The Alamodome is located at 100 Montana Street in San Antonio with the main entrance located on the south side of the plaza level. Paid parking is available at A, B, C, and D lots. For public shows, lots B and C are used with accessible parking reserved for guests with disabilities located in Lot A. The drop-off and pick-up zone is in lot D. The best mode of public transport is the VIA Park and Ride service.

When to get there

The Alamodome website showcases the year-round events schedule for conventions, shows, concerts, live theater, sporting events, and other attractions. In December, just before the new year, the Alamodome hosts the Valero Alamo Bowl, a NCAA Division I Football bowl game featuring the top Pac-12 team against the top Big 12 team.

Built to attract an NFL football team

Former mayor of San Antonio, Mayor Henry Cisneros, had hoped that the Alamodome might attract an NFL football team for San Antonio, but the city never secured a team. However, the Alamodome has hosted plenty of football in its day, including countless high school and college playoffs, NFL games, as well as being a home for the UTSA Roadrunners football team.

Why is the Alamodome so famous?

Between 1993 and 2002, the Alamodome was home to the NBA World Champion San Antonio Spurs. The San Antonio dome is the home of the UTSA Roadrunners football team. You might recognize it as the host of the annual Valero Alamo Bowl, an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision game.

What happens at the Alamodome?

San Antonio’s Alamodome hosts many trade shows, conventions, concerts, and sporting events. The flexible venue has the advantages of both a convention center and a sports dome. It's home of the UTSA Roadrunners football team and hosts the annual Valero Alamo Bowl.

Does the roof open on the Alamodome?

Yes, San Antonio’s Alamodome has a retractable roof. It can be opened or closed depending on the weather or the needs of a particular event. As the Alamodome is a multiuse center, its retractable roof adds to its versatility.

How many people can be in the Alamodome?

San Antonio’s Alamodome can seat up to 64,000 for football games, 72,000 for basketball games, and 80,000 for concerts. It has hosted some record-breaking, high-capacity events, including a UTSA Roadrunners football game in 2011 with an audience of 56,743, and a George Strait concert in 2013 with an audience of 73,086.

Does the Alamodome have air conditioning?

Yes, San Antonio’s Alamodome has air conditioning, which is most effective when the retractable roof is closed. As the Alamodome is a convention center as well as a sports arena and concert hall, the air conditioning ensures everyone stays cool in San Antonio’s hot Texas climate.

Who plays out of the Alamodome?

San Antonio’s Alamodome is the home stadium of the UTSA Roadrunners football team. It also hosts the annual Valero Alamo Bowl. Between 1993 and 2002, the Alamodome was home to the NBA World Champion San Antonio Spurs, but the team now plays out of San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center.