We've been here a couple times: San Antonio Rodeo and Liquor, Beer, and Wine Festival. Great location, decent parking, easy to use Uber and Lyft with, and my only major complaint is there's only a couple bathrooms, and in the center itself there's only one. There's really not much more I can say about a big, open convention center. Overall: 4/5. read more

Freeman Coliseum - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This is what I wrote to the "Contact Us" email address: I'm writing to let you know about the issues we had going to the Chris Tomlin concert last night (4/14/19). The concert was scheduled to start at 7pm. We were on AT&T Parkway by the complex by 6:40pm. We turned into Lot 4 because there was a parking attendant there, only to be told that huge, empty parking lot wasn't open! It was past 7:00pm by the time we could get into an open parking lot around the corner, only to stand in a line outside the Coliseum for the bag and ticket check. It was nearly 7:30pm by the time we got into the arena and we missed the first part of the concert (which we understand started late because the arena was empty with the thousands of attendees stuck outside). This is completely ridiculous. You know how big the arena is and you know how many tickets were sold, so you know how many cars and people you need to process into the parking lots and arena. There is no excuse in the world for the incompetent management that lead to the 45-minute delay in entering a building that we were right next to. We paid too much for the tickets to miss part of the show for your lack of planning the proper manning for the event. If your purpose is to convince people not to attend events at Freeman Coliseum, you have succeeded. read more

Went to the Construct a Kids Christmas at Freeman Coliseum. The venue was awesome. Great band, food and entertainment. The staff was very friendly and attentive. read more

If I could give 0 stars I absolutely would. I never EVER leave reviews for anything negative but their ushers are some of the most rude people I have ever interacted with in my life. I felt like I was going to faint at the Papa Roach concert and so I sat down in the empty disabled seats so I could catch my breath. I did have seat tickets that weren't far away I just couldn't physically walk to them because of the crowd standing around them and if I had stood up I would have fainted for sure. An usher who was around 60 years old with a pixie cut gave me and my dad the ugliest look and told us to move. My dad tried politely explaining the situation and she ignored us and kept telling us to move. She kept making ugly faces and saying things under her breath and said "you know what?" And waked away like she was going to grab security but then came back with no one and bothered us more. My dad kept reiterating that I felt sick and she just stood there with a frown on her face,talking under her breath, and she never asked if I needed any help. We weren't the only people she bothered either. She got in a woman's face and put her hands her because her general admission wrist band was hidden by her shirt. Also in general admission there was an EMPTY SEAT that I asked another usher if I could sit in because I was feeling the worst at that moment and she POINTED AT THE FLOOR! You people are inhumane and going to get someone hurt. Shame on all of you. (My only thank you goes to the one long haired usher with curly hair with highlights (I think) who got me water,a place to sit, and asked me if I needed medical attention, you are an angel.) read more

our family had a blast at Jurassic Quest! the life size dinosaurs are interactive and the kids loves the fossil dig. bounce houses and dinosaur rides were amazing, and staff was super friendly and helpful. read more

Poor traffic control! Poor security operations! Poor ADA and senior citizen considerations. Serious lack of, limited or no communication between traffic control and security. No emergency point of contact information (persons or numbers) available during school functions or events. Unable to access side parking lot area 9 after evening graduation ceremonies. Security had locked every accessible gate to the parking lot area. Senior citizens and handicapped patrons alike who parked in this area, probably the length of 2-3 football fields were made to walk around the entire fenced area in exceedingly hot temperatures. Other patrons who were finally able to get to their vehicles after walking around the fenced parking lot area inquired as to how they could pick up their ADA or senior citizen passengers. The parking lot attendants had no idea whatsoever, only to tell the patrons they couldn't go this way or that way. I observed several senior citizens assisted with walkers or canes and patrons with wheelchairs, in addition to many distraught parents and students having to deal with this uncalled for mess This should NEVER have happened and there is NO EXCUSE whatsoever. Anyone with a just an ounce of common sense would have noticed several parked vehicles in the parking lot, many of which were located near the designated handicapped parking area and that access should have been made available at all times (basically until the lot was completely cleared). Freeman Coliseum management best deal with these highly important concerns and situations immediately. If this happens again the media and the owners of the coliseum will be contacted. I will be watching, observing and reporting. read more

Amazing experience! For kids of all ages! My ASD son had a blast! Lots to see! Recommend!

This is the first concert I have went to at Freeman. I checked the bag policy online before attending as I do at all events because in AUSTIN Ive had issues before. I went to a concert a week prior at AT&T Center and had no issues. I was harassed by the event staff claiming my bag "looked like a Back pack" even though there was only ONE strap and NO way for it to be worn as a backpack in ANY WAY. It was only able to fit my wallet and fully within the guidelines of their policy size wise and they made me discard it or wouldn't allow me into the stadium for my event I was livid. and it didnt get better from there.. They also made me throw out my chains that were on my pants, the I would have understood except.. they were letting people in with triple the size of bags (that were not clear and clearly above the bag policy size) and they let someone in with a KNIFE on their pants that was triple my size.. I feel completely targeted and discriminated against. Im not sure if the event staff was on a power trip and liked picking on small short women or what but this is completely unacceptable and I called Freeman requesting a refund for my bag at least (not even the chains) due to the fact that their staff was being jaded and discriminatory in their screening process and they have not contacted me back at all so they are getting as many bad reviews as I can give this needs to stop and I will not be giving them any more money ever. This is unacceptable and this is the reason why I don't like attending events is solely because of things like this. Im not sure what their issue is but this is completely unacceptable. I had nothing but issues from the screening to the ticket lady giving me a hard time because I transferred a ticket and the first one didn't scan right. to everything in the initial entering of the concert. none of the staff there upon entering was friendly or personable and I don't appreciate any of that at all. I hope each and everyone of your staff and YOUR children is treated like this at one of YOUR events. its unacceptable and rude and unnecessary, I paid good money to attend this and and have PTSD due to people like you and don't like going to concerts anymore DUE to THIS TYPE of issues. read more

Terrible staff, uninformed, concession stand employees standing at the register didn't even know when they opened to sell. They already had the food cooked behind them. ??? read more

Awesome place, one of the best stadiums ever. Amazing staff and great services. Thanks San Antonio read more

Freeman Coliseum - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Interesting... Very interesting. In a very good way. Last Wednesday evening I visited the Freeman Coliseum as part of a conference that I attended. The last hurrah of my few days in San Antonio was a musical performance opened by LeAnn Rimes with Foreigner as the main attraction along with a rodeo in between shows. Both shows were great acts but what I was surprised by was the rodeo. I actually enjoyed watching them! I really didn't know what the heck was going on but I know we were all cheering these guys to hang on for at least eight seconds. It was actually a great experience. My only gripe about the place was that the stadium style seating was a bit small so you were a little too close to the people around you. read more

Like Heather F, I too made the trek down to Freeman to see Mr Maynard James Keenan and associates. As far as venues go, it's not too bad. Parking was a mere $5...I remember paying $20-$30 in the '90's in DC for shows. It was my first time here, so I was a little confused. I knew it was close to the AT&T center...I didn't realize it was practically on top of it! Security getting in was quick and efficient. Doors to the inner sanctum were aplenty and seats were easy to find. Restrooms were ample and shockingly clean. The main corridors were lined with concession stands pushing overpriced beer, margaritas, and the usual crap food. The air simply doesn't move in this place. It's stagnant and hot in there. The AC units simply didn't handle the droves of metal heads. We took some time to wander around and realized that the views from almost anywhere were pretty decent! Sound was spot on and the event staff seemed pretty well organized for the most part. After the show, we joined the mad dash to the parking lot. In anticipation, they had opened all the exits and allowed parking lot egress from every available exit, making leaving pretty quick and painless. Would I return here? Maybe...if there was I show I felt worthy of me dealing with the headache of a large venue. Is it the best venue I've seen a show at? Not by a long shot. All in all, though, it was a pretty solid venue. read more

Dinosaur world: Expensive per persons to look at s few rubberized robotic dinosaurs. At the end there were bouncy houses. Not worth he cost charged. $5 maximum not $16 (discounted). I believe the price was $20 - $26. While inside they had a 4 cup bag of dirt with shells and fossils in it for $10 that you take to a water straining station to remove the dirt and take the handful of shells with you. I didn't fall for it but watched the sorry parents that did. Avoid this and go to a proper museum. read more

The Freeman Coliseum is small but it serves it's purpose. We saw Yo Gabba Gabba live here, and it seemed perfect for this event. At the time there was some renovations going on, but it was not too much of inconvenance. According to WiKipedia the Freeman Coliseum was built in 1949; now thats pretty old. so, if you're from San Antonio Im sure your parents have seen a few shows here. So based on the age of Freeman Coliseum you really can't be too harsh on when reviewing it. The architecture is outdated, but I'm sure in 1949 it was the happening place to for a concert. It's still used for the San Antonio livestock show, and carnival part of the rodeo. The consession prices seemed to be cheaper than the AT&T center, but then again I didn't pay $80 for a ticket. Overall I have to give the Freeman Coliseum 3 stars; I was not blown away by this place. read more

Freeman Coliseum - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I don't even know how I became the Duke here. I just parked here one night long. The parking lot if fine. They should have more signs that tell you how to get to the other side of the highway on foot. They also should have more signs how to get out of this place. Not everybody that comes here knows the city and there way around. read more

Went for a wrestling event. Sell out crowd. Seats are packed closely together. Very little leg room and seats are narrow. Would recommend an aisle seat for anyone over 5'9". Security was excellent. Police presence was abundant. Slow security checks with wands. Food typical overpriced stadium food. No surprises. read more

Concert starts at 6:45. Doors don't open till 6:25. At 6:45 an usher is still blocking the entrance to the seating area, he doesnt know why, but still won't let anyone take their seats. Atrium area completely backed up to the doors and outside. Haven't seen concert yet but it won't make up for this bad management of venue . Finally allowed to go to our seats, music sounded like it was playing at the bottom of a well. During intermission they shut off the AC, and played recorded music, sounding so muddy I couldn't recognize the music from a band I recently saw. Seats are so small and tight that they should be used for terrorist interrogations. Don't waste your money on this place. When leaving we were following traffic which was turning left toward the highway, when it was our turn the people directing traffic wouldn't let my wife turn and forced us to go a different way and when my wife asked why, the person said f*** you to my wife. I go to about 20 concerts each year and have never had this bad an experience. I will never see a concert here again. read more

Went to the mike Epps comedy show here last weekend and this place was totally unorganized. The seats didn't have any numbers that made sense everybody had to be ushered to their seat because no one knew where to go. Also if you plan to go here for an event be there an hour and a half ahead of time due to the unorganized parking process as well. I will be catching these type of shows and concerts in bigger cities that are more organized it was totally ridiculous. read more

Before the AT&T center, there was the Joe Freeman Colisuem. It is adjacent and smaller than the AT&T center but it packs a good punch. There is real nostalgia walking into this old building. The place is small and cozy. The seats are super cushiony. If you go to a show or event there, any seat would be nice. The rodeo usually uses it for vendors! Parking prices depend on the event! It can be between free and $10. read more

Staff.. what staff? When does the food/snack bar open? ... who tf knows?? .. nobody. Staff (or lackthereof) is completely uninformed. The show was badass (Chainsmokers) but this venue is terrible. Step ya game up read more

This is where the Original Spurs Staduim was before the AT&T center was built. I was on the property for a rodeo meeting, and inside was a very kind gentleman who gave me directions to where I needed to be. I hope to go back to take another look around. read more

The event was so so not worth is $58 total to get in the parking was reasonable AC was nice but overall meh. An actual museum would be much more interesting and enjoyable for dinosaur enthusiasts that are older. The dinosaur expo is very much for younger children. read more

Bought VIP tickets for the chainsmokers concert. Staff was incredibly rude and completely uninformed of information. Like the staff at concession stands didn't even know when they opened, a higher up told us our drinks weren't allowed at sound check as were waiting in line to get our free drinks (even though they were we found out), and staff not knowing where we were constantly being herded. read more

Literally the worst seating ever. NO MATTER WHAT SIZE YOU ARE. Impossible to get comfortable. On top of that the lady we asked to help us find our seat was rude and we got accused of sitting in the wrong seats. How are we supposed to know if the people that are supposed to be there to help are incredible rude? So glad I never have to come back to this place after tonight! read more

Here at this place to see my beau graduated it's a smaller version of the alamo dome.at least it has a/c. But it was an ok building.

This place is very uncomfortable. The blue chairs are very sardine like. If you need to use the restroom, you can't get out as everyone's knees are hitting the chairs in front of them. You are shoulder to shoulder with the people sitting next to you and the cupholders are on the floor. If you are even the slightest bit claustrophobic, I wouldn't recommend this place. I'm not a very big person, but if I was it would have been worse. read more

Have been to this venue many times for different events. Recently went to my nephews HS graduation ceremony here. Parking always available for $5. Walked in and immediately told that i cannot bring my bottled water in. Had to chug the thing right there in front of the guard. Once we got inside, noticed a vendor selling the exact same water. Not very cool. Have some class already. Not a fan of places that throw away common sense so that they can make a buck off of you. read more

Should never be allowed to hold graduations of any kind! I don't know who to blame more them or the schools! No wonder they don't let you review them on Facebook! read more

Tried to attend my wife's graduation from UIW for her Master's degree and never made it to a parking spot. I have been to the AT&T Center for many events and they never have problems with getting people into the parking lots (they don't necessarily care how you get out). The Freeman is right next to the AT&T but the event director at the Freeman decided to go cheap and there was absolutely no traffic control on the E. Houston until you got to the parking lot entrance. BTW, the ONLY traffic near this coliseum was for the event as this place is not near any other built up areas. By the time we made it there (nearly an hour and it was less than 1/2 mile from where we initially stopped) the parking attendants had stopped charging for parking and also stopped directing traffic so after 1 1/2 hours we were still no where near a parking spot and left as by this point my wife had already walked the stage. Worst event planning I have ever seen. Will never go back there for anything. Be warned if your college or High School decides to use the Freeman. read more

Parking was $15 when we were there on Dec 3 for a concert. RIPOFF! We tried to find out about the parking situation in advance by going to the their website since we are from out of town but there was nothing. What exactly is the $15 charge for? They don't park your car! You could tell from the parking attendant's attitude( or should I call him a robber?) that there were a lot of complaints about the cost. read more

Completely unprepared to handle the parking and crowds for the UIW graduation. Waited in traffic for well over an hour before parking. Unprofessional, pathetic, and ridiculous. Turned what should've been a joyous day into a nightmare for hundreds and hundreds of people. You morons should be ashamed of yourselves. Idiots. read more

Total parking disaster leaving a concert. Horrible organization and process to get cars out of the parking lot. Whoever runs this is a disgrace. read more