Alamodome

The Alamodome stands at 100 Montana Street, San Antonio, Texas 78203, just east of Interstate 37. It is close to downtown on a map, but freeway ramps, Cherry Street controls and large-event closures make the final half-mile the difficult part.

Driving & Parking

• From I-37
  Use the event-specific approach to Lots A, B or C and follow officers rather than a last-minute navigation reroute.
• Cherry Street restriction
  During peak traffic, northbound Cherry may close at César E. Chávez Boulevard. Drivers for Lots B and C should approach southbound from Commerce or Houston streets.
• Permit lots
  UTSA football parking in Alamodome Lots A, B and C is normally restricted to previously purchased passes. Do not count on day-of-game inventory at the stadium.
• Opening time
  For a typical afternoon game, permit and tailgate lots open around 8 a.m.—generally five hours before doors, not five hours before kickoff. Confirm the published timeline for the specific date.
• Downtown alternatives
  City garages and private lots around the convention center and Hemisfair sell event parking. Verify whether a private operator permits tailgating.
• Accessible parking
  Limited first-come spaces are in Lot A with a valid state-issued placard or plate. The accessible drop-off ramp remains available in Lot A even after parking fills.
• Departure
  Tailgating ends and stadium lots close one hour after the game. Expect officers to send vehicles away from the route used on arrival.

Public Transit

• VIA Park & Ride
  Special-event buses have served UTSA games from Crossroads Park & Ride and, on selected dates, Brooks. The recent round-trip fare has been $2.60, with qualifying discounts.
• Service window
  Event buses generally begin three hours before kickoff and return until one hour after the game. Check the current game guide because origin points can change.
• Robert Thompson Transit Station
  Buses unload beside the Alamodome, avoiding the most congested parking approaches.
• UTSA student shuttle
  The school has operated free home-game service from the Main Campus North Paseo Bus Oval, with return trips beginning in the fourth quarter.
• U-Pass and mobile payment
  UTSA students can use U-Pass on eligible service; other riders can buy through VIA's goMobile+ app or at the event-service origin.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

• Lot D
  The designated rideshare, taxi and limousine zone is at 500 Tower of the Americas Way, between Montana Street and César E. Chávez Boulevard.
• North Plaza approach
  A pedestrian walkway connects Lot D to the H-E-B Plaza security checkpoint, making it safer than an improvised stop on the I-37 frontage road.
• Postgame pickup
  Walk to Lot D before requesting, identify the exact pickup row and expect the driver to approach from the southbound access road.
• Southtown alternative
  Walking toward an open Southtown business before ordering can separate you from dome traffic, provided your group is comfortable with the route.

The heart of UTSA pregame is outside the dome between H-E-B Plaza, Roadrunner Alley and Lots B and C. San Antonio's climate means the earliest hours can be hot, but the compact layout lets visitors sample the public fan festival, team arrival and a permit-lot tailgate without moving the car.

Tailgating

• Lots B and C
  These permit areas hold the main traditional setups. Every vehicle is inspected, and chairs, canopies, grills or coolers must remain within the designated space.
• Roadrunner Alley
  The corridor between Lots B and C becomes the route for Spirit Walk and the center of orange-and-blue energy before the team enters.
• Forever Rowdy Tailgate
  UTSA Alumni Association members gather in Lot B for first-come food, drinks, buttons and merchandise with a current membership card.
• Rowdy Town Live
  The free 2026 fan zone returns to H-E-B Plaza with live music, family games, sponsor activations and giveaways.
• Timing
  UTSA lots generally open five hours before stadium doors. Tailgating must stop at kickoff and may resume afterward only until the lot's one-hour closing deadline.
• Rules
  Open-flame devices, alcohol and food service must comply with Alamodome, city and Texas regulations. Selling food, drinks or services without approval is prohibited.

Pregame Bars & Restaurants

• Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
  The Hemisfair location offers wood-fired pizza and a polished sit-down option west of the dome.
• Künstler Tap Haus
  German-inspired food and beer in Hemisfair work well for a group approaching from downtown.
• The Friendly Spot
  Southtown's outdoor icehouse combines a broad beer list, casual food and televisions in a setting suited to football weather.
• Rosario's ComidaMex & Bar
  A long-running San Antonio favorite for contemporary Tex-Mex and margaritas in the Southtown area.
• Cherrity Bar
  East of downtown, this neighborhood bar pairs cocktails and beer with Japanese comfort food while supporting rotating charities.
• River Walk options
  Downtown's best-known district offers enormous variety, but allow extra walking time and avoid assuming a table will be available on a major-event weekend.

• Birds Up
  Fans form a roadrunner head with the hand—thumb and little finger extended—and raise it during introductions, photos and key moments.
• Spirit Walk
  The team comes from Cherry Street through Roadrunner Alley between Lots B and C, welcomed by Rowdy, cheer, pom and the Spirit of San Antonio band.
• Rowdy the Roadrunner
  The costumed mascot works the fan zone and sideline, translating the school's fast-moving bird identity into a family-friendly presence.
• SOSA
  The Spirit of San Antonio marching band occupies Sections 127–128 in the student area and supplies the fight song, stand tunes and halftime show.
• Rowdy Rush
  Selected students line the entrance and help welcome the Roadrunners onto the field, especially at the home opener.
• Rowdy Light Show
  Fans activate the feature through the UTSA Roadrunners mobile app, synchronizing phone lights during the team introduction.
• 210 Triangle of Toughness
  The program's culture links San Antonio's area code to running the ball, physical defense and special teams; selected players symbolically strike the triangle before games.

• Cable-supported roof
  Four exterior corner masts and a permanent enclosed roof give the dome an instantly recognizable skyline profile and reliable climate control.
• Downtown setting
  Hemisfair, the Tower of the Americas, convention center and River Walk place a college-football venue inside a major visitor district.
• Retractable seating
  Movable stands and curtains convert the building among football, basketball and concert layouts.
• Multi-sport memory
  The Alamodome has housed the NBA's Spurs, NCAA Final Fours, the Alamo Bowl, boxing, concerts and trade shows alongside UTSA.
• Championship home
  The Roadrunners won consecutive Conference USA titles in their own building, giving a young program defining history unusually early.
• 2025 modernization
  New and renovated suites, updated upper concourses, concessions, kitchens, restrooms and wayfinding prepared the venue for another Final Four.

History & Notable Moments

• Opening (1993)
  The city formally opened the approximately $186 million multipurpose venue on May 15.
• NBA All-Star Game (1996)
  The building hosted the league's stars while serving as the San Antonio Spurs' home.
• UTSA inaugural game (2011)
  A crowd of 56,743 watched the Roadrunners beat Northeastern State 31–3, setting a modern startup-program attendance record.
• George Strait record (2013)
  The country legend drew 73,086 for The Cowboy Rides Away Tour.
• First conference championship (2021)
  UTSA defeated Western Kentucky 49–41 before 41,148 fans.
• Back-to-back title (2022)
  The Roadrunners beat North Texas 48–27 before 41,412 to repeat as Conference USA champion.
• Men's Final Four (2025)
  Florida defeated Houston for the national title in the fifth men's Final Four staged at the dome.

Plaza Level sections are in the 100s, club inventory is in the 200s and the Upper Level is in the 300s. UTSA curtains and ticketing concentrate the crowd, so an apparently huge dome can feel far tighter than its maximum-event capacity suggests.

• East sideline
  The Plaza Level behind the UTSA team provides close access to the home bench and nearby student energy.
• West sideline
  Seats opposite the Roadrunners provide comparable sightlines behind the visiting team and can be useful value choices.
• Student seating
  Lower-level general admission traditionally spans Sections 122–131, with the band in 127–128; overflow may open in 318–329 for major crowds.
• Plaza Level
  The 100s deliver the most conventional football experience, with easier field proximity and simpler concourse access.
• Club Level
  The 200s offer premium spaces and suite access. The 2025 project added 18 suites and renovated 52 existing ones.
• Upper Level
  The 300s can provide excellent full-field geometry at a lower price, but escalator and exit time increase substantially.
• End zones
  Lower end-zone seats bring fans close to scoring plays while compressing distance at the far goal line.
• Accessible seating
  Wheelchair and companion locations exist on multiple levels. Arrange the ticket in advance and use Lot A for the most direct accessible arrival.

Legends Global operates food and beverage throughout the dome, blending stadium standards with San Antonio flavors. The exact stands open according to the projected crowd, so use the concourse map before climbing to another level.

• Johnny Rockets
  Burgers, fries and shakes remain a recognizable Plaza Level option; UTSA has used the stand near Section 110 for dedicated season-ticket access.
• Chikis Texican Grill
  Tex-Mex stadium fare near Section 136 has also served as a season-ticket-holder express option.
• Big Bib Bar-B-Q
  A local barbecue name brings smoked-meat flavor beyond generic hot dogs and nachos.
• Los Barrios
  The San Antonio restaurant brand adds local Mexican-food identity to the concession mix.
• Earl Abel's
  A historic local diner name supplies comfort-food familiarity inside the building.
• Beer and cocktails
  Alcohol is available to guests 21 and older at designated stands under the venue's sole license; cutoff timing is event-specific.
• Outside food
  Food, beverages and containers cannot enter except for approved medical or dietary needs.

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags, clear backpacks and clear fanny packs may be no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches.
• A one-gallon clear plastic storage bag is also approved.
• The venue's current policy permits a small non-clear bag or clutch measuring 5.5 by 8.5 inches or less; its graphic separately illustrates a 3-by-4-inch clutch purse.
• Diaper bags may exceed the standard dimensions when a guardian enters with a child and the bag contains genuine childcare supplies; all are inspected.
• A larger medical bag is permitted only when equipment or accommodations cannot fit within an approved clear or small bag, and it must be screened.
• Opaque backpacks, ordinary purses, camera and binocular cases, tinted bags, seat cushions, coolers and oversized totes are prohibited.
• Outside food and drink, weapons, professional lenses longer than three inches, artificial noisemakers, folding chairs, selfie sticks and smoking devices are prohibited.
• Every bag is searched. Digital tickets should be loaded before approaching security, and guests without bags may use designated speed lanes when offered.