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What can we say about this monster other than let it keep bringing events of all likes. Been here a good amount of times and I must say that throughout the years they have upgraded quite a bit. I remember back in the days the lines for the drinks and food were beyond crazy but now with technology ever so evolving they have made pretty much a grab and go using the quick card pay method. Watching a live event on this massive place can be quite a sight for your eyes. For the most part staff are helpful and friendly and I'm sure this place will be here for a good while...let's just see what other upgrades they do...
The entry experience was so easy that I found it quite alarming. In droves, people just walked through. There is no dress code, so people were able to get through with their cowboy hats and boots and buckles without problem -- great! However, I didn't feel safe when it came to firearms or knives. The venue itself is adequately staffed but I guess I'm used to the kindness of those at the Moody Center in Austin. Here, it just felt like people wanted a paycheck. The food wasn't jarring in upcharge but I didn't order anything because the Alamodome in general is just not clean. The bathrooms are a nightmare and I felt so bad for those who had to use the women's facilities. Everything seemed to have a line and the restroom line for women was tough. The actual concert was decent but to be honest, I was heavily overstimulated. I am super glad I brought my noise altering headphones because the dB went up to 97 at some points; far too loud for the seat I was in (101, row 24, seat 14). The seats were decent and, for someone with back problems, they did the job. The lighting on the stairs was also good as intoxicated people struggled to get to their seats. There's just a lot this place could improve...and that starts with entry and bathrooms. Then just turn the speakers down a bit! I really hope I never have to visit this venue again to see my favorite artists.
The other day it dawned on me whilst waiting in the merch line at a Paul Mccartney show outside the Alamodome. I was thinking about the finite parking space, which by the time you read this will be a hundred dollars. I thought about the logistics, the hair-brained foresight the progenitors of the Alamodome had. I thought for 30 seconds and realized there was none. The masterminds that brought the shortly lived Fiesta Plaza Mall, where the UTSA downtown campus now resides conjured up this cursed mess. The Alamodome could've been like the opulent or luxurious visions of Houston, New Orleans. But alas, they opted for a cheaper version. Which I believe has short changed the city. A few decades with the odd Post Malone show, UTSA football games or area graduations what is its purpose? It just sits there hunkering. It's aesthetics and architecture are pitiful. A one star denotes if it is so bad then why do I still go? The answer. Simply, there is no where else to go. And I'm not sure creating a new arena will resolve that. This review is beginning to sound like an Op Ed. I will move quickly with my critiques, which are many. The pros: Crickets! The cons: When it was built they forgot to include parking. Be careful parking in the neighborhood, as there are scammers abound. Designers should've created this venue with a parking garage in mind. Instead there are like a hundred available spaces for the 40, 000 person capacity. Even if you find parking it's like scaling Castle Greyskull to get to the entrance area. The security is ultra laxed here. I've gone to a few shows here and they barely wand you. At the Majestic Theater staff will hunt you down if you have a Fun Sized Snicker. Since the shows are of big drawing artists there is no walking space. Walls and walls of people bumping into you. God forbid you have to wait for your company who's gone to the lavatory. Or should I say using it at all. I will tell you having gone to many stalls in my Yelp Life at shows I have experienced the best and the worst. The restrooms are deplorable. The floor is wet with P.P. And a multitude of dudes drunk on $23 dollar Modelos wait in line to wet the floors. There is absolutely no breathing space. The word of the day here is: long lines. Lines for overpriced food and beer. Lines to get to your seat. At that capacity staff are ultra unhelpful. Make sure you are in the right section. I saw ushers tell a guy he had to walk the distance of half a football stadium to get to his seats. Am I ranting too much? Let me conclude this. The seating here is really tight. Even though we got some decent seats I still felt cramped in. The whole night someone kept kicking my seat from behind. The closer you are to floor seats, the longer your trip will be to get drinks, food and the restroom. Furthermore, never mind. City leaders constantly sing the praises of this place. I guess it's easier to proclaim this from box seating that most locals can't afford. The Alamodome is a venue in need of dire repair. Its interior hasn't seen any renovations since the Hemisphere Arena was demolished. But entertainers will continue to come here, especially as ticket prices continue to rise. And people will go to those shows as there is really no alternative venue. If it's any consolation you can wash down your sorrows with $20 dollar nachos and $40 dollar margaritas.
Came for the Breezy Bowl. Nice arena with plenty food options and magnificent sound. The seats are a little close but to be expected for a stadium. Clean bathrooms, convenient self serve check out kiosk for the concussion lines.
It's been a long time since I've came here. My niece was graduating here and was excited to see her and the place again. The Alamodome is huge and has alot of parking (depending on the event you go to, it's best to get there early to get a good spot and dont be surprised on the traffic as it can get somewhat bad). Unfortunately there was a lot of trash outside as we walked to the front door. Wish they cleaned it up a bit more. Also they have signs on what you can bring and the size purse, bag. We did call ahead to confirm what can be brought but when we arrived we were told the opposite. They had a issue with the bags but they ended up leaving us alone as they had to deal with some other big issue happening at the time. It felt a bit unorganized and not enough people to really handle the crowd. Inside was a bit better on trash and plenty of seats to grab. We did order food there and unfortunately the nachos we ordered were stale. The fries and drinks were decent but places like this over price everything. Probably best not to order alot of food here or maybe just a snack or 2 if needed. Overall it was alright and hopefully will be better the next time I come here.
Paul McCartney's concert last month was the first time my sister and I ever saw a concert or show at the Alamodome :) ! His concert was absolutely PHENOMENAL :D !! We wouldn't have expected anything less from a Beatle, rock legend, and musical genius :) ! The concert itself was definitely worth 5 stars all the way :D !! We were told that this was the first time in 32 years that he performed at the Alamodome, ever since he first christened its opening in 1993 :D ! We were grateful and relieved that, at least, the VIA shuttles around town were available as paid transportation options to go to and from the concert. Otherwise, it would have been a nightmare to get to and from the venue! We have been to some venues before where there were no good transpiration options, and the only option was to drive and park yourself. But fortunately, the Alamodome has the VIA shuttle option, which is very much like the Park & Ride option I was used to before for the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. There is a designated area for Rideshare options like Uber and Lyft. But I wouldn't suggest that. Although it can be ok taking Rideshare to the Alamodome, like most big venues, it's a huge pain to get picked up after the concert by Rideshare, unless you leave the concert well before everyone else does. The Alamodome isn't the best concert venue we have been to, but it also is certainly not the worst. We would say it is somewhat in the middle. Once you get dropped off by VIA shuttle, the signs leading up to the Alamodome are pretty straightforward and self-explanatory. However, once you are inside, it can be somewhat confusing to find your seats. I felt like we had to ask at least 3 people how to find our floor seats. And even when we got to the floor, there weren't well delineated signs to follow to our section, row and seat numbers. We found it somewhat odd that yellow chalk was used to write markings on the ground, instead of darker-colored chalk, or clear printed signs (which would have been easier to follow). Our seats weren't the most comfortable, since they were plastic fold-out chairs. But considering we had floor seats, and we could get up and stand anytime, this didn't really bother us, except when we got tired of standing. Like most concert and stadium venues, the food is your typical pricey fast food and drinks. But this is expected since it's a well-known fact that most concert and stadium venues usually don't sell quality food. I would say that the drinks overall are better than the food. Otherwise, we felt that the acoustics were pretty stellar and the concert experience there was still AMAZING :D !!
After attending two Men's Final Fours in Arizona (where I live), my friends and I decided to travel to San Antonio to enjoy the 2025 Men's Final Four, which took place at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Four of us traveled from Arizona, Colorado, and Kentucky to enjoy the games. We entered the ticket lottery and received seats in the upper arena only about 5 or 6 rows from the top. The seats were surprisingly still a great view of the basketball court from even that high up. We also took advantage of the elevator for three of the four ways up and down between the two days of basketball games. Even the stairs weren't that bad. We did notice that the food options were much more plentiful downstairs with name brand restaurants while the upper level had more arena-style food resembling more of a typical sporting event. We also found more entertainment options and easy entrances and exits from downstairs, which I guess would be as to be expected. Either way, the condition of the Alamodome, the seats, and the stairs and elevators beat most of the other arenas or stadiums I have been in recently. We also appreciated how close the Alamodome was to the Convention Center and various plazas nearby, where the other Final Four activities were taking place. It was nice to know that people could watch the teams practicing ahead of the game days or enjoy free activities both in the Alamodome and nearby plazas and centers. It was also convenient being close enough to the River Walk to enjoy parades along the river. While there was likely nothing that could be done about it at the Alamodome, the traffic walking from the Alamodome to the other side of the Tower of the Americas was horrendous. Otherwise, it was easy to get around. We did end up parking about a 20 minute walk away to avoid hefty fees. Also, we tried not to order too much food but we were curious as to why caps from water bottles were collected before purchased whereas not all stadiums and arenas do that. The games themselves were incredible! We got three close games where the teams up at the half all went on to lose very close games. We had a very pleasant experience, and we'd consider coming back to San Antonio for more Final Four action in the future, especially if the games are at the Alamodome again!
Came here for Final Four weekend. We attended both the Final Four and Champions game. The stadium is located in a convenient location downtown next to all the hotels which makes it great for walking to and from as the Uber/Lyft prices are always higher for big events like these due to the demand. Entering the outside of the arena & the lines were an easy process. They were definitely prepared with enough staff to check everyone's bags and scanning tickets. There are plenty of door options to enter the actual stadium with lots of signs outside. The food lines weren't too crazy on both nights. Food options could have been better (pizza, hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, turkey legs) but I understand this is not a regular used stadium for a professional or college team. It's a great size arena and the March Madness energy was definitely felt in there!
I was privileged enough to be able to attend the XFL championship game at the Alamodome. It was the Arlington Renegades vs The DC Defenders. The Alamodome is older and a bit outdated. I still think it's a good place for many types of events. I hope that the city of San Antonio puts money into it and update it in the near future. I'm a big believer in supporting the things we have in San Antonio. Way too many people refuse to support local events and then complain about not getting more in our city. Please have an open mind and be willing to try new things before dismissing it. The Alamodome is a venue people should support and we might be considered for more things in the future. read more
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The Alamodome is a great place to attend an event at. I will say that they offer a bunch of different varieties of things to eat. They have Johnny Rockets, Papa Johns, and your local venue food such as chicken tenders, hot dogs, pretzels and those things. I will add that the seats are a bit small. So you may feel uncomfortable when sitting at an event. But to be honest the view that you get truly isn't a bad one because the area is a smaller one. The restroom are always clean and kept in working condition. It is a cashless facility so be aware to pay with a card. Also parking can be $25 and up to park to be aware if that. read more
2 years ago
I went on Saturday for the Luke Combs concert, and had a great experience at the Alamodome. Even though there were tons of people there staff was everywhere in case you needed help. A lot of bathrooms everywhere so even if there was a line it was quickly. Also very clean!! Big thank you to the employees who work here who were on top of it at all times! I saw these cool complimentary phone charging station and I seriously love that! read more
I went to the first Brahmas football game in the Alamodome. Even though it is an older venue, it is always clean and the seats offer lots of room for patrons. We were excited to go because we used to enjoy Commander's football games in the building. The staff is helpful and food and drinks are like any other arena as far as price point. Some events can be crowded and the parking is always questionable so we try to park off site when we can and walk in. read more
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I recently saw P!nk at this venue. It was my first visit, and for the most part, it was uneventful and enjoyable. I stayed on the Riverwalk, so the location was convenient. I took an Uber to the venue because of the heat, but all the locals I encountered said it would be a short, easy walk. In 100+ temperatures?? Nah... the ride was worth the $7 fee! Anyway, we got there shortly after the venue opened on purpose since we'd never been there before. I'm really glad we did because finding our seats on the main floor was a nightmare!! We were able to visit the restroom, get a snack, and buy merchandise with ease since the venue wasn't very crowded initially. The bathrooms weren't very clean even though the venue had just recently opened. The lady working the register at the concession stand didn't know how to work it and had to find an employee in another section to help her. That was odd... a new or inexperienced employee should always be flanked by a veteran employee who can assist with ease. But we got through it, and all was well. That is until it came time to find our seats. Our seats were on the main floor in Section H, Row 8, Seats 11-12. The entrance is ABOVE the main floor. As first-time visitors, we didn't know this. Several employees told us (and other fans) to take the elevator down to the main floor. We got to the elevator, but there was an employee inside who wouldn't let us enter. After a brief confrontation with him, he finally explained that we had to find the staircase. He directed us to it, but we couldn't find it and had to ask several other employees. Each one seemed to point us in a different direction. There were NO signs providing directions or assistance. It took us over 20 minutes to find the staircase. It was exhausting and highly annoying. Once we found it, there was a very nice Latino employee who told us how to find our seats once we got downstairs. He also gave us directions back to our hotel. He told us to just follow the crowd, which is what he did. Once we found our seats and the night went on without a hitch. Our seats were great and everyone seated around us was very friendly. P!nk was awesome, and we had a blast. The sound was great, and everyone seemed to stay in their seats. There weren't people sneaking up front or blocking the views of other fans. It was a bit hectic leaving since the show was sold out, but it didn't take us long to find the hotel. I'd actually consider seeing another concert at the Alamodome because everything seemed to run so efficiently. They should maybe consider adding more signage and train their employees better, but other than that, the experience was a good one. read more
Been to the facility many times, I love it! They have 4 huge screens and most of the seats are good. The only thing I wish they would do is bring back fountain drinks. UTSA football plays there, San Antonio Brahmas will be playing there in 2023. Sometimes parking is difficult. Get there early!! read more
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A LOT of improvements have been made in the last two years. Over the last two years, The Big Bib (a local BBQ joint), Los Barrios (a local Mexican food staple for years), and two SA based craft brewers (Freetail Brewing and Alamo Beer Company) have taken a strong foothold in our beloved dome. There is even a Sam Adams beer stand inside. Other food choices include Pizza Hut, several Chick-fil-A, and of course the usual hot pretzels, hot dogs, burgers, nachos, etc. and mainstream beers are still available. The first level concourse has been widened in the last year and it has some sort of floor covering instead of the previous polished concrete we have had for years - it looks great! Jumbo-trons and sound systems have been dramatically improved since my last review in 2011. Via Park and Ride bus service is available from several locations around town and gets you there quick. If you choose to use Uber, Lyft, etc., there is a special pickup and drop off spot across the highway in a parking lot near the Tower of the Americas. There is a pedestrian bridge that takes you there and it is not a far walk at all. I think they also have pedi-cabs that will take you back and forth if you choose. Another new improvement I noticed this year is they have moved the security check away from the doors where they take your tickets. This really seems to speed things up. Parking is limited, so I recommend taking a Via Park and Ride or an Uber/Lyft. read more
3 years ago
Awesome venue. Went for football game. Please note you must have a clear purse or it must be super small like 6"x4" or you can't bring it in. That was a bummer. Normal over priced drinks & food. I believe it was $9 for a fountain drink. Comfortable seating, easy access to restrooms, nice venue. read more
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The Alamodome hosts events from football games to Disney on Ice. The stadium can hold a ton of people has been kept in good condition considering the age and amount of events held here. My favorite events held here are the UTSA Football games and #alamobowl (Shining Star Youth Football Camp). I appreciate that the Alamodome conducts purse and body searches to keep visitors safe. The workers are friendly and professional. The Alamodome is not very decorative and could use a splash of color, but it does its job to hold large events. read more
4 years ago
Absolutely atrocious. No AC in the concourse for an INDOOR stadium in TEXAS. One person manning the stand for alcohol in upper deck. This is a near sold out show of 50k plus. I've been to over 300 concerts and this is by far the worst for experience. read more
I am not sure if Alamodome was built this way intentionally. I was here attending Texas Democratic Convention in June. The center field was open for meetings and exhibits. It was nice to see the 16 meeting rooms (on the ground level behind seating) were being utilized. I really wish there was a better way to get from plaza level to the field. To get from floor to floor, I could use the one-and-only escalator on north end from plaza level to field level; one elevator on each sides of the stadium; and, one stairway on each corner. Bathrooms were very easy to find, they were everywhere. Plus, there are plenty of spaces in front of water fountains. Parking lot and stadium are divided by a railroad track. So, you mean coming from my car to watch a game, I have to go down to a passage below the tracks and up on to more steps? Not to mention there was a bit of distance from where I parked. I prefer flat surface but walking up and down the stairs was killing my knees. So, I decided to walk on a wheelchair ramp during my lunch break. The ramp was hidden away and surrounded with cement walls. I felt like walking through a foxhole trench. Then, there was a scary part. I saw an elderly couple walking up the ramp from ground level as I was climbing on the stairs. Once I walked to the plaza level, I saw a golf cart loaded with 4 passengers. The driver was going down the ramp. The cart fitted on the ramp perfectly. Oh no. What about those people walking up? I was too exhausted to go down there to warn them. I had to get out of the heat. I can't review on food vendors because this was not a public event. But I really wish they were open. Just by looking at the variety of food choices they offer, I was drooling. So next time when I come back, I want to come in a Uber or Lyft while park somewhere else. read more
8 years ago
This is my first time coming to the Alamodome and let me tell you I was very disappointed in the whole check-in process. We got to the Alamodome 1.5 hours before the show actually started and the parking was completely sold out. But, there was still visible parking available. We went up to see if we could park on the other side that still had open spots but they would not let us in. The neighborhoods nearby were selling parking spots for about $20-$25 but only took cash. We ended up having to park about 0.6 miles away and walking to the venue. All of this maneuvering in trying to find parking and being stuck in traffic made us a little late. Finally we got to the venue, they barely searched my bag which was concerning since it was an almost sold out show. We had seat tickets on the third floor and our ticket said to go to entry 11. Once we got there we were surprised that there were very little people there and no person to scan us in. We went into the venue without our tickets getting scanned in. The line situation for drinks and food was so messy and everything was very crowded. I think next time, I would ask someone to drop us off nearby and avoid the parking situation. The only reason I am giving it three stars is because I really loved the show and the music was very loud. The seats were comfortable and the venue was cold which was good since there were a lot of people. read more
Interesting venue. Would be higher rated but parking here is AWFUL. TERRIBLE. $()#*@$()@*#()% I had to come here to pick up my race packet for the Rock & Roll Marathon and I literally felt like I was doing a marathon from the parking lot, up the stairs and around and around. It will be interesting when UTSA uses this for their new football program. From what I could tell this stadium looks pretty outdated as far as scoreboards and stuff goes. read more
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Has anyone attended a concert at the Alamodome? If so, where would you recommend sitting to get the best sound?
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