Attendance was 39,514 for Game 1 of the 1999 NBA Finals and 39,554 for Game 2. Now in its 13th year, the event has expanded to five games, featuring prominent high school programs from across the state. Then of course there is Rowdy, the team mascot. [34] Mexico returned on November 10 for an friendly against Guatemala, winning 2–0 in front of 22,000 fans. Monster Jam. Share. The NCAA Final Four was first hosted at the Alamodome in 1998, Kentucky won the tournament. The 1993 U.S. Olympic Festival held some of the first paid events in the Alamodome in July and August 1993, including the opening and closing ceremonies and ice skating events. As a senior this past season, Gonzaque hauled in 45 catches for 758 yards and 11 total touchdowns in six games played for Mission Veterans. It was used as a stand-in for the Astrodome in Houston.[49]. On September 10, 1993, Julio César Chávez Sr. challenged Pernell Whitaker for the WBC welterweight boxing championship title. 3 Jul. The Alamodome has played host to music festivals, including Ozzfest. In October 2020, Fox Sports 1 reached a multi-year agreement to televise The Spring League along with the option to acquire a minority stake in TSL. The project had a budget of $1 million. … The Alamodome has played host to six National Football League preseason games. Leading 21-13 after forcing UTSA to punt at midfield, BYU’s offense patched together a 12-play, 80-yard drive to make it a two-score game. The first occurrence took place on January 19, 1997, and saw San Antonio native Shawn Michaels defeat Sycho Sid for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship in the main event. From 2013 to 2017, the Texas Rangers played exhibition games at the Alamodome to close out their spring training camp, the only time baseball has been played there. The Alamodome is located directly off Interstate 37/Highway 281. On April 15, 2005, the San Antonio City Council voted to spend close to $6.5 million to renovate the Alamodome in an effort to lure a Major League Soccer franchise to the city. Choisissez parmi des contenus premium Utsa Football de la plus haute qualité. The Roadrunners set records for largest attendance at an initial game for a start-up NCAA college football program at 56,743, and largest average attendance for a start-up program's first season at 35,521. When the University of Texas-San Antonio launched their football program in 2011, this was the first time that Division I college football had come to the Alamo City. 48K likes this. Check out the highlights of the Roadrunners tough Week 3 loss. Help support our work by becoming a supporter of Stadium Journey on Patreon. In a similar manner, another new tradition was introduced in 2016 called the “Come and Take It” flag. The Alamodome hosted the Big 12 Football Championship Game in 1997, 1999 and 2007. Although there have been many NFL preseason games held in San Antonio over the years, these games were the first NFL regular season games played in the city. The team then lost to the eventual champion Baltimore Stallions, 21–11, in Baltimore six days later, ending their season. The Saints played the Buffalo Bills (week 4), the Atlanta Falcons (week 6), and the Detroit Lions (week 16) at the Alamodome. Monster Jam. Alamodome - San Antonio, TX. [35][36] Mexico played an exhibition match against South Korea on January 29, 2014, attended by 54,313 people. He frequently can be seen hopping into the stands, and is always willing to engage in a photo opp. The Alamodome hosted the 2015 General Conference Session of Seventh-day Adventists. By comparison, more modern domed stadiums that can accommodate basketball, such as AT&T Stadium in Arlington, place the basketball court in the center of where the football field would be, allowing for much larger attendances. Gonzaque was the Patriots’ No. The following year Dallas claimed a 4-2 victory over the Kings in front of 8,122 hockey fans on September 26, 1995. Saturday, July 3 at 7:00 PM. [54], Top 10 all-time Alamodome sports crowds (as of April 2, 2018):[15][18], See also: List of museums in Central Texas, Multi-purpose domed stadium in San Antonio, Texas, United States, Defunct stadiums of the National Football League, †= Team's stadium under construction or refurbishment at time. Stadium Brings You C-USA Football The post C-USA Football: How to Watch North Texas vs. UTSA appeared first on Stadium. The 2020 Football Schedule for the UTSA Roadrunners with box scores plus records, streaks, and rankings. The city administration and local business leaders have re-focused their efforts to bringing an NFL franchise to San Antonio. 163 likes this. UTSA Football Camps are held at Alamodome on the University of Texas at San Antonio campus in San Antonio, Texas. [41], Two matches in the 2005 InterLiga series were played on the Alamodome on January 6, 2005, featuring Mexican club teams Club América, Chiapas F.C., Deportivo Toluca F.C., and Club Necaxa. Skip To Main Content. [43], The Alamodome was to be the home venue of a planned Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise in 2005, but the league was unable to come to an agreement with the city. There are quite a few flaws with the stadium, to be sure, but overall the game time experience is always a memorable one. Concert Seating Chart; Basketball Seating Chart; Event Schedule. The now-defunct San Antonio Dragons of the International Hockey League played some games in 1997 and 1998 at the Alamodome when its home, Freeman Coliseum, was unavailable during the annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo (a similar scheduling conflict the Spurs now face at the new AT&T Center). Randy Orton last eliminated Roman Reigns to win the Royal Rumble match in the nights main event. [37] An exhibition match between Mexico and the United States on April 15, 2015, sold out the stadium, attracting a crowd of 64,369. Part of the problem was the manner in which the Alamodome was configured for basketball. In 2006, the Alamodome underwent an expansion to accommodate 14 new luxury suites. Burgers, chicken finger baskets, street tacos, and chopped beef sandwiches are all available to you at the Alamodome these days, and these options go so far above the typical game day fare that I think it’s worthwhile to put out the extra cash for something truly delicious. Here’s why BYU’s homecoming football game Saturday vs. UTSA will be played without fans Because the current moderate (orange) risk COVID-19 designation for Provo is not expecteed to change this week, BYU officials announced Tuesday that no spectators will enter LaVell Edwards Stadium for the third straight game. The River Walk, home to scores of restaurants, bars, and attractions – including its famed river barges – is easily the most photographed area in the city. The facility is a rectilinear 5-level stadium which can seat up to 64,000 spectators for a typical football game and is expandable to hold 72,000 spectators. Baseball Baseball: Facebook Baseball: Twitter Baseball: Instagram Baseball: Schedule Baseball: Roster Baseball: News Basketball Basketball: Facebook Basketball: Twitter Basketball: Instagram Basketball: Schedule Basketball: Roster … Lastly, UTSA has paid special attention to incorporating the proud history of San Antonio and Texas, its two namesakes, into its game day culture. Stadium's Brett McMurphy first … The Saints and the NFL announced that the team would return to Louisiana for the 2006 season even though at the time the NFL was uncertain where they would play their home games. Due to San Antonio's proximity to Mexico, the Alamodome has hosted Mexican soccer teams in various events since the mid-2000s in addition to American teams. The Roadrunners typically play at least two power five conference teams a season; the chance to catch one of these teams for a bargain price (compared to most FBS school’s ticket prices, anyway) is a great opportunity to catch truly big-time college football at its finest. The original design specifications called for 66 luxury suites. Sources: Frank Wilson is out as UTSA's coach after a four-year run. The Alamodome has also hosted the Women's Final Four in 2002 and 2010, and the 2011 NCAA Women's Volleyball Final Four. This is truly a sight to behold, and adds to UTSA’s home field advantage. A stadium at capacity with an engaged student section is going to produce a much better atmosphere than a large indoor stadium filled to 25% capacity. There are several restaurants and bars in the area that are perfectly suited to pre and post-UTSA celebratory wins. However, on certain weekends and when popular opponents came to town, the Spurs expanded the Alamodome's capacity to 35,000 by opening three portions of the upper level. The Alamodome's regular tenants are currently the UTSA Roadrunners. While the Alamodome had been designed to accommodate basketball, it was primarily a football stadium. Concessions prices are commensurate with other large college stadiums, as are the parking costs. In 2006, the game was played in the Alamodome, moving out of the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time in decades. The facility also contains 30,000 square feet (2,800 m2) of meeting rooms and 160,000 square feet (15,000 m2) of continuous exhibit space. The Alamodome was used as a filming location for the film Selena, a biographical film chronicling the life of Tejano musician Selena. The second Royal Rumble to be held at the Alamodome took place 20 years later on January 29, 2017. UIL State Football Playoff games are regularly held in the Alamodome, including State Quarterfinals/Region 4 Finals and championship games in 2006, 2007 and 2009. A word of caution though; they do have finite quantities on game day, and they do sell out. UAB at UTSA Schedule. [42] Club América returned for an exhibition match against Santos Laguna on July 9, 2016. The department has recently added football to the athletic program, and has the goal of competing in a major Division 1 athletic conference in all the sports it offers. In college football, Notre Dame has played two Shamrock Series (home-away-from-home) games here against Washington State in 2009 and Army in 2016. The Shrine Game was moved once again for its 2007 event, to Robertson Stadium in Houston. try not to use halftime to go to the concessions stands or facilities). One of the great draws in college football are the aesthetics that surround the game. A football stadium situated on campus with a seating capacity of about 30,000+ may actually serve the interests of UTSA in a much better fashion than the Alamodome can provide. UTSA and the Florida Atlantic Owls will face off in a Conference USA battle at noon ET Saturday at FAU Stadium. The 1996 NBA All-Star Game was played in the Alamodome. In their first game at the Alamodome, UTSA packed the building with over 56,000 fans. UTSA set NCAA startup program records for inaugural game (56,743) and average home (35,521) attendance that … The Dallas Cowboys held their 2002, 2003, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2011 preseason training camps at the Alamodome. With a total capacity of 72,000 for football the Alamodome is currently the largest football stadium in Conference USA. Alamodome - San Antonio, TX. Previously, it was home to the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA from 1993 to 2002, the San Antonio Texans of the CFL in 1995, and the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) in 2019. What the Roadrunners lack in years of history, they've made up for with impact. The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) has held two Built Ford Tough Series events in the Alamodome (2007, 2008). [11], In 2016, the San Antonio City Council approved $50 million worth of upgrades to modernize the facilities to keep it competitive for NCAA events. [50] In April 2013, Austin Trout fought the undefeated Canelo Alvarez at the Alamodome.[51][52][53]. your popcorn, pretzels, hot dogs, and nachos. Mission … by Eric Moreno | Sep 5, 2019 | Eric Moreno, NCAA Football | 0 comments, Alamodome, UTSA Roadrunners Mascot, Photo by Eric Moreno, Stadium Journey, Alamodome Exterior, UTSA Roadrunners, Photo by Eric Moreno, Stadium Journey, Alamodome, UTSA Roadrunners in Action, Photo by Eric Moreno, Stadium Journey, Alamodome, UTSA Spirit of San Antonio Band, Photo by Eric Moreno, Stadium Journey, Alamodome Tailgating, UTSA Roadrunners, Photo by Eric Moreno, Stadium Journey, Kickoff at the Alamodome, UTSA Roadrunners, Photo by Eric Moreno, Stadium Journey, Alamodome Entrance, UTSA Roadrunners, Photo by Eric Moreno, Stadium Journey. … UTSA: The Roadrunners can match their best win total since becoming an FBS program if they pull an upset over Louisiana. There are also ride share spots located along the streets bordering the venue. The configuration was designed to host mid-sized events (which, prior to its closure and renovation, were primarily held at the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium), including concerts, conventions, and graduation ceremonies. 1 receiver over the last three years and often made highlight reel plays look routine. However, since the Spurs were the only full-time tenant at the time, only 38 luxury suites in the north end of the facility were built. Nevertheless, there are still your generic food stands that offer the staples of sporting events, a.k.a. In this configuration, typically only the two lower levels at one or both ends are used. UTSA Athletics . The school, the team, and the Dome have been chasing that experience ever since. I think anyone who attends a UTSA home game is sure to enjoy themselves in a similar manner, and I would recommend you get in while you can. The Alamodome was also home to the San Antonio Texans for the 1995 CFL season. [46], After the opening ceremonies, the first major event held at the facility was Paul McCartney's The New World Tour concert, which took place on May 29, 1993.[47]. In the summer of 2008 the audio system was upgraded. For most of its history, the game has been played in the San Francisco Bay Area, at San Francisco's Kezar Stadium and at Stanford Stadium. It is a short 15-minute drive from the San Antonio International Airport and the venue is within walking distance of downtown. Kickoff gets underway on … Whether it’s spelling out the block “UTSA” before games or bringing forward a unique show each halftime, SOSA’s performances shouldn’t be missed (i.e. The Alamodome is the home of UTSA Football, which plays as an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) member in Conference USA. Visit us at GoUTSA.com! That was a one-year deal; the game became the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl in 2012. Visitors could easily spend an entire day in the downtown area and still not see and do everything. [26] Davis confirmed that he did speak with San Antonio city officials while visiting San Antonio to honor former Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch's induction into a local Hall of Fame, but did not comment on whether he was considering relocation to San Antonio. Again, stylized to symbolize a key component of the Revolution, this giant – and I do mean GIANT – flag is raised by the entirety of the student section at the start of the fourth quarter, and similar, smaller ones are waved by fans in the crowd. The Roadrunners defeated Northeastern State, 31-3, on Sept. 3, 2011, in their first-ever game at the Alamodome. 106 talking about this. Its seating could be retracted to fit the full 65-yard width and 150-yard length of a regulation Canadian football field. The match, infamously, ended in a draw. … Although when the Alamodome was built it was an ideal state-of-the-art NFL stadium,[citation needed] by today's standards the facility would have to undergo renovations and add a considerable number of luxury suites in order to make it a profitable venue for an NFL team. Overall, the Saints averaged 62,665 fans in the 64,000-seat Alamodome for the three games held there, a solid showing despite the short notice to sell tickets due to the hurricane. Craft beer has also made its way to the Alamodome; local craft beer pioneers Alamo Beer Company and Freetail Brewing Company both have beer stands on the main concourse, where they offer up all of their signature brews. I’ve got quite a lot of experience attending UTSA Roadrunners games in the Alamodome and win or lose (admittedly more after a win), I’ve enjoyed my time at the Birdcage. From July 5 to July 16, 2006, the Alamodome hosted the ELCA Youth Gathering. The improvements include a new media center, upgrades to the locker rooms, expanded concourses and added concessions, 4 new video screens and ribbon boards wrapping the 5th level, a new sound system, and other technology upgrades, and upgraded lighting. This is UTSA football. Before proceeding, a moment of disclosure – I have been a UTSA season ticket holder since day one, and have attended virtually every Roadrunners home game in team history. The Dallas Stars faced off against the Los Angeles Kings in back-to-back seasons at the Alamodome in 1994 and 1995. The Alamodome has twice hosted WWE's Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. Saturday, July 3 at 12:00 PM. Or, the city’s public transportation system, VIA Metropolitan Transit, has a park and ride service to and from the stadium, which takes you to multiple hubs throughout the city if you choose to avoid fighting the traffic before and after games. The Alamodome is a 64,000-seat domed indoor multi-purpose stadium in San Antonio, Texas. As an alum and one diehard fans, my views and opinions of the team and the Dome might admittedly be a bit biased. Single-game tickets for UTSA football games at the Alamodome start at $17 per person for general admission seating in the upper decks, while premium seats run upwards of $200 per person. The Nation game was moved to San Antonio and was renamed the NFLPA Game, after the new sponsor of the event. The game will mark the first-ever meeting between the two schools in football. It was truly an electric atmosphere that day, and the epitome of what San Antonio is all about as a sports town. In 2017 they introduced the (originally much maligned) Rowdy Cannon to the world; designed to look like the cannon that was the centerpiece of the Battle of Gonzales during the Texas Revolution, it is fired off by the ROTC after every UTSA touchdown. It is located on the southeastern fringe of downtown San Antonio. More sections of the upper level were opened for the playoffs, expanding capacity to 39,500. The US won the game 2-0, thanks to goals from Jordan Morris and Juan Agudelo. Lucero throws 3 TD passes, UAB holds off UTSA 21-13 Bryson Lucero threw three touchdown passes to lead UAB to a 21-13 victory over UTSA in its … The league began its fall season October 27 with six teams competing in a 12-game format over four weeks in a bubble environment, based out of the Alamodome. I have been coming to the Alamodome since it opened and there are few stadiums quite like it; it’s unorthodox in its design and configuration. On July 29, 2014, it was reported by the San Antonio Express-News that Mark Davis met with officials from the city of San Antonio, Texas, to discuss the possibility of relocating the Raiders to San Antonio. The Alamodome is currently the home of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Roadrunners. In recent years it has been played at AT&T Park. This is the official Facebook home of UTSA Roadrunner Men's Basketball! The team slipped to 10-8 in 2013, missing the playoffs, then to 3-15 the following year, after which they folded. One of the main improvements to the Dome as part of the recent renovation was improving the concessions experience for the fans, especially on the main concourse. Canadian football: 59,000Basketball: 20,662 (expandable to 70,000)Ice hockey: 36,000Boxing: 40,000Wrestling: 52,020 (expandable to 60,525)Arena Concert: Alamo Bowl (NCAA) (1993–present)HS All-American Bowl (2002-present)New Orleans Saints (NFL) (2005)UTSA Roadrunners (NCAA) (2011–present)San Antonio Commanders (AAF) (2019). [48] It has also hosted concerts to artists such as Britney Spears, *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, and many more. UTSA football averaged around 25,000 fans per game last season (2018), which was near the top of Conference USA. However, the Alamodome seats 64,000 and with only a third – or even in some seasons as much as half – of the capacity filled, it still feels extremely empty, and even the most diehard fans get drowned out by the space. Here are our best college football free picks and predictions for Louisiana at UTSA at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. UTSA Propen'y ATHLETICS INTRODUCTION The U TSA Athletic Department continues to grow and evolve. Hockey Hall of Fame forward Wayne Gretzky participated in both preseason matchups. In 2016 the San Antonio City Council approved $50 million worth of improvements to the facility, including expanding and widening the concourse walkways, improving the video boards and video ribbons, renovating the main entrance plaza, and improving the concessions – all of these renovations were completed in time for the Roadrunners’ 2018 season. They are coached by Jeff Traylor, who started in 2020. [19] Former participants include former Chicago Bears and University of Texas running back Cedric Benson, University of Iowa quarterback Drew Tate, University of Houston quarterback Kevin Kolb, and University of Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel. The Roadrunners compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the West Division of Conference USA. In the first CFL playoff game ever played between two U.S.-based franchises, the Texans defeated the Birmingham Barracudas 52–9 at the Alamodome on November 5, in front of 13,031 fans. The 2006 East–West Shrine Game was played in the Alamodome on January 21, 2006. The arena configuration seats 20,662 spectators, but is expandable to 39,500 when the upper level is opened. [44] A new expansion bid plans to use Toyota Field, a soccer-specific stadium used by San Antonio FC, for the MLS team instead of the Alamodome.[45]. Simpson Company (Engineer of Record), This page was last edited on 13 February 2021, at 21:17. Tickets ; 4 Jul. In fact, they have been near the top of the conference in attendance since they joined it in 2013. Pin. The Alamodome also hosts the Bands of America Super-Regional Championships every year in November, as well as the University Interscholastic League State Marching Band Contest. However, where things have improved is in the addition of true hometown favorites to the menu. Team", "Raiders owner confirms talks with San Antonio", "Raiders could remain at Oakland stadium in 2019 after all", "Tour the Alamodome's Final Four makeover", "American League Champions Coming to Alamodome", http://www.intheballparks.com/retired/alamodome, http://m.mlb.com/glossary/rules/field-dimensions, "Mexico set to take on Dominica in the Alamodome", "It's Mexico vs. Guatemala in Alamodome soccer match", "Mexico's passionate soccer fans to rock Alamodome", "Mexico Crushes S. 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[27] If the Raiders had relocated to San Antonio, the Alamodome would almost certainly have been used as a temporary home until a new NFL stadium was built. The Stars defeated the Kings 3-2 on September 27, 1994, with 14,342 fans in attendance (this was one of the last hockey games to take place before the 1994–95 NHL lockout). The stadium was designed to easily convert into a basketball or hockey arena. Stadium 24/7 Schedule Where to Watch Baseball Stories Change The Game Change in Play NBA Draft Online Combine Running with the Pack Back; Networks ACC Digital Network Big 12 Digital Network Conference USA Network Mountain West Network WCC Network Back The official Football page for the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has acknowledged his support for the city's efforts to become home to an NFL franchise even though public opinion is that he would never let go of his team's presence in the San Antonio market.[25]. The Alamodome's ability to easily accommodate basketball made it attractive to then-Spurs owner Red McCombs, who had been looking for some time for a larger arena to replace their longtime home, HemisFair Arena.
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