San Antonio, TX · Capacity: 18,694
Home of the San Antonio Spurs (NBA) and host of the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. The arena seats 18,694 and anchors San Antonio's sports and entertainment scene. With Victor Wembanyama drawing national attention to the Spurs, the venue has become a hot destination for celebrity sightings and national broadcasts.
Frost Bank Center is the home of the Spurs — winners of five NBA titles and a model franchise for two decades — on San Antonio's East Side, sharing its calendar each winter with the famous San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo that sends the team on its annual “Rodeo Road Trip.”
It's a short ride from the River Walk and the Alamo, the heart of the city's tourism.
Below are the San Antonio stays, restaurants and bars fans use around Frost Bank Center.
Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Frost Bank Center in San Antonio — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the arena first.
All-suite luxury hotel directly on the San Antonio River Walk with private balconies overlooking the water. An ideal Spurs fan base with the Frost Bank Center a short ride away and the River Walk's restaurants and bars at your doorstep.
Boutique luxury hotel in San Antonio's trendy Pearl District, set in the beautifully restored 19th-century Pearl Brewery. Features industrial-chic design, a world-class restaurant (Supper), a stunning library bar, and proximity to the River Walk. Celebrity visitors love the combination of history, design, and walkable neighborhood.
A 1914 Mediterranean Revival building transformed into a lush, Cuban-inspired boutique hotel on the quiet stretch of the River Walk. Hotel Havana's Ocho lounge serves mezcal cocktails on a candlelit patio overlooking the river. Its intimate, stylish vibe attracts visiting creatives, musicians, and athletes looking for something beyond the big-chain hotels near the Alamodome.
A Spanish Colonial-inspired boutique hotel perched along the San Antonio River Walk with private balconies overlooking the water. Spurs fans love its proximity to the Frost Bank Center, and the rooftop bar is a prime post-game spot for celebrating another silver and black victory.
Opened the day after Prohibition ended in 1933, the Esquire Tavern claims the longest wooden bar in Texas and sits right on the River Walk. The craft cocktail program rivals any major city, and the below-street-level River Walk patio is pure San Antonio magic. Spurs players past and present have been known to celebrate victories here.
A sprawling outdoor ice house in the artsy Southtown neighborhood with over 200 beers and a massive family-friendly patio. The Friendly Spot is where San Antonio gathers on warm evenings, and it transforms into a Spurs watch party hub during playoffs. String lights, picnic tables, and a laid-back Texas vibe make it the perfect pre-game hangout.
Swanky jazz club in the Pearl District with world-class live jazz, craft cocktails, and a sophisticated vibe inspired by San Antonio's rich musical heritage. A postgame destination where Spurs fans unwind to smooth jazz and Texas whiskey.
The Esquire Tavern has anchored the San Antonio River Walk since 1933, boasting the longest wooden bar in Texas and a craft cocktail program that rivals any big-city speakeasy. Spurs fans heading to or from the Frost Bank Center stop here for a celebratory old fashioned on the river.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in San Antonio shows major sporting events on giant screens with full food and beverage table service, creating a unique sports-watching experience that the city's Spurs fans have fully embraced for road games and watch parties. The drafthouse's bar menu and craft beer selection keep the crowd engaged through overtime thrillers. Special playoff screenings sell out quickly among the passionate San Antonio Spurs fanbase.
One of Texas's most acclaimed barbecue joints, 2M Smokehouse in San Antonio blends traditional Texas BBQ with Mexican-American flavors. Their El Sancho brisket taco and jalapeño-cheese sausage are legendary. Post Malone hit it up during NBA All-Star weekend. Get there early — they sell out.
Perched above the River Walk, Biga on the Banks is San Antonio's benchmark for upscale dining — Chef Bruce Auden's seasonal New American menu draws on Texas ingredients with a refined touch. For fans in town for major events at Frost Bank Center or the Alamodome, Biga is the special-occasion reservation that makes a trip to San Antonio memorable.
A beloved San Antonio institution serving legendary puffy tacos and authentic Tex-Mex since the 1960s. Located on Fredericksburg Road, it's a must-stop for Spurs fans craving the city's signature dish before heading to the AT&T Center. Generations of San Antonio families and visiting NBA players have made this their go-to taco spot.
Chef Andrew Weissman's beloved Pearl District Italian restaurant is San Antonio's top choice for a pre-Spurs game dinner — handmade pastas, an intelligent Italian wine list, and the kind of refined but relaxed atmosphere that works equally well for a business dinner and a celebration. The Pearl District itself is one of the most beautifully developed urban neighborhoods in Texas, making the pre-game walk from Il Sogno to the AT&T Center a genuine pleasure.
Chef Johnny Hernandez's celebration of Mexican street food at the Pearl, serving tacos al pastor, ceviches, and creative margaritas. Spurs fans congregate here in the Pearl District before and after games, and the vibrant patio buzzes with San Antonio's signature warmth and team pride.
24-hour Tex-Mex institution in Market Square decked with Christmas lights year-round, serving San Antonio since 1941. A Spurs fan landmark where late-night post-game celebrations include pan dulce, enchiladas, and mariachi serenades.
Tour San Antonio's 64,000-seat Alamodome, which has hosted NCAA Final Fours, NFL games, and major bowl matchups since 1993. The venue sits in the heart of downtown and offers visitors a look at its versatile configuration and the city's growing sports legacy.
The current home of the San Antonio Spurs (formerly AT&T Center, now Frost Bank Center), this arena is where five NBA championships were celebrated and a dynasty was built under Gregg Popovich. Even on non-game nights it hosts major concerts and events that showcase San Antonio's growing entertainment market. The fan experience inside is intimate and passionate — the Spurs faithful are among the NBA's most knowledgeable.
Catch a Spurs game on the big screen while strolling San Antonio's iconic River Walk, where a string of sports bars line the waterway below street level. From The Ticket to other fan-favorite spots, the atmosphere on game nights rivals being inside the arena itself.
The beloved San Antonio River Walk is a meandering mile of stone paths, restaurants, bars, and hotels one level below street traffic that creates a uniquely charming atmosphere for pregame dining before Spurs games. With Frost Bank Center connected to the River Walk culture, spending the afternoon and evening on the water before a Spurs tip-off is an ideal San Antonio sports trip.
The most visited historical site in Texas, The Alamo sits in the heart of downtown San Antonio and is a mandatory pilgrimage for any visiting sports fan, offering a sobering and fascinating look at the famous 1836 battle. Spurs fans with a game night at Frost Bank Center invariably spend their afternoon at the Alamo, which is just a short walk from the arena.
San Antonio's sporting identity is inseparable from its history, and the walk from the Alamo through downtown to the AT&T Center connects the city's deepest roots to its proudest modern achievement — five NBA championships with the San Antonio Spurs. Sports memorabilia shops, murals of Tim Duncan and Tony Parker, and the Spurs fan community visible on every corner make this walk a living sports-cultural experience. It's the only city where a 300-year-old fort and a basketball dynasty exist in the same breath.
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LeBron James, Selena Gomez, Eva Longoria, George Strait, Spike Lee, Drake, Bad Bunny have been spotted at Frost Bank Center.
Frost Bank Center has a capacity of 18,694 people.
Frost Bank Center opened in 2002. It was designed by Ellerbe Becket, Kell Muñoz Architects, Lake Flato Architects.
San Antonio Spurs plays home games at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
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