Frost Bank Center

San Antonio, TX18,418 seats

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Arena policies change frequently. Always verify bag policy, parking, and ticket perks on the official team website before attending.

Last updated: April 2026

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Lounge access, premium entrances, and which tickets unlock extras.

SuperBox tickets (when available from STH resellers on r/nbaspurs or the secondary market) include free food, beer, and wine, early VIP entry, and Frost Club access - the best per-dollar experience in the building.
The Frost Club (sections 101–118, lower bowl) includes access to the Frost Club Lounge - all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages in a dedicated space behind the lower bowl.
Upper bowl sections 301–324 offer the best budget access; Frost Bank Center's 18,418-seat capacity keeps all sections close to the action, and the Spurs' well-maintained facilities make this one of the more comfortable budget-seat experiences in the NBA.

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Fastest gates, bag policy, and when to arrive.

The main entrance is on E. Commerce Street (east side). Gate 1 (east, E. Commerce) is the primary entrance; Gate 4 (west, Alamodome side) is faster for sections 201–212 and recommended for fans arriving from the Broadway corridor.
Bag policy: clear bags maximum 12"×6"×12"; small non-clear clutch purses up to 4.5"×6.5" permitted. The Spurs are among the most family-oriented fanbases in the NBA - arrive with children with extra time for security.
Arrive 40 minutes before tip; San Antonio is car-dependent and surface lots surrounding the arena are extensive, but they fill for sellout games. VIA Metropolitan Transit buses serve the arena corridor.

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Where to park, transit options, and postgame exit tips.

Official Spurs parking lots (A through F surrounding the arena) are $15–$25 depending on proximity; Lot A (adjacent, E. Commerce Street) is $25 and the closest. Pre-purchase via the Spurs app guarantees entry.
St. Paul Square (directly adjacent) has free parking after 6pm on game nights - combine with a pre-game dinner at the square's restaurants for the most efficient arrival.
VIA Metropolitan Transit has limited direct service to the arena; San Antonio is primarily car-dependent. Rideshare pickup is on E. Cesar Chavez Blvd (south side) - walk south one block to reduce post-game wait times.

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Bars and restaurants near Frost Bank Center worth hitting before tip-off.

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Open 24 hours since 1941 in Market Square — a San Antonio institution beloved by locals and players alike, 10 min from the arena.

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Dueling piano bar on W Crockett Street near the River Walk — loud, fun, and a 10-minute walk from Frost Bank Center.

Cocktail Bar

San Antonio's best craft cocktail bar on Brooklyn Ave — a pre-game essential for fans who appreciate a well-made drink.

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Classic San Antonio steakhouse with a 50-year history — a local tradition for a pre-game dinner before big Spurs nights.

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Historic district directly adjacent to Frost Bank Center with multiple restaurants and bars — free parking on game nights.