Alamodome
Park Large indoor arena and convention center in San Antonio
In downtown San Antonio the Alamodome hosts college football, rodeos, concerts and conventions. Visitors attend large-scale sporting events and performances and often combine tickets with trips to the nearby River Walk and the Alamo.
The Alamodome is a multi-purpose domed stadium and events center in downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States, that opened in the early 1990s. It is used for sports, concerts, conventions, and large public events.
The venue can seat roughly 65,000 spectators for major football games and is reconfigured for smaller capacity events such as basketball, concerts, and exhibitions. It hosts a wide range of large-scale public events including college bowl games and regional conventions.
The Alamodome was completed and opened in 1993 as a municipal facility to attract major events and provide a large indoor venue for San Antonio. Since opening it has hosted NCAA tournaments, concerts, and other major sporting and civic events.
The building sits in the northeastern part of downtown San Antonio, a short drive from the River Walk and the Alamo. It is accessible via city roads and public transit and is adjacent to other sports and convention facilities in the city center.
- Capacity: Seating capacity is roughly 65,000 for large events; configurations change for concerts, basketball, or conventions.
- Events calendar: Hosts recurring events such as the annual Alamo Bowl and the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, making scheduling important for visitors.
How to Get to Alamodome #
Located at 100 Montana St, near downtown San Antonio and the River Walk. Adjacent to major roads (I-10/I-35 corridor). Use local transit (VIA Metropolitan Transit) and event shuttles on major event days.
Tips for Visiting Alamodome #
- Check the event calendar - the Alamodome hosts everything from Spurs preseason games to big-name concerts and the schedule changes daily.
- Expect heavy traffic and use park-and-ride options or arrive early; the venue has large parking but ingress can be slow.
- If attending a rodeo or military event, prepare for specific entry rules and security measures.
Best Time to Visit Alamodome #
Best time depends on the event; fall and spring host many major sporting and performance events.
Weather & Climate near Alamodome #
Alamodome's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 35°C. Moderate rainfall (786 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (111 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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August
August is the hottest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm).