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Alamodome

Imagine a giant dome where sports stars play and concerts rock! That's the amazing Alamodome!

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A view of the Alamodome

A view of the Alamodome

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Kelvin Sampson being interviewed by CBS Sports' Matt Norlander prior to Houston's 2025 Final Four game against Duke at the Alamodome
Alamodome Conference USA Championship
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Soldier Heroes In the Alamodome
Last Kiss Concert : 5th Row : Kiss : Alamodome : Concert March 31, 2000
Official Capsule Game Feeders + Badass Auger Booth at The Texas Trophy Hunters Association Hunters Extravaganza at the Alamodome this weekend. Summer 2014.
Final: Mexico 2 vs Curacao 0 at CONCACAF Gold Cup Double Header at San Antonio Alamodome. First Match: Jamaica vs El Salvador ended in a 1-1 tie.
The Alamodome after Houston's win over Duke in the 2025 Final Four in San Antonio
The Alamodome after Florida's win over Auburn in the 2025 Final Four
Student athletes, musicians join soldiers for dinner at Alamodome
Billy Gibbons 12 7 13 Alamodome

Key Facts

Location
San Antonio, Texas.
Year Opened
1993.
Capacity
64,000 people.
Fun Fact
It's so big, it can hold more people than many small cities!

Meet the Super-Sized Dome!

The Alamodome is a HUGE building in San Antonio, Texas, that's like a giant bubble for sports and fun! It's so big, it can hold 64,000 people – that's more than all the kids in your whole town watching a game at once! It's an indoor place, so no matter if it's sunny or rainy outside, the fun can keep going inside. Think of it as a giant playground for grown-ups and amazing athletes!

How This Giant Was Built!

A long time ago, in 1993, people decided San Antonio needed a special place for big events. They spent lots of money, like buying a whole fleet of super-fast race cars, to build this giant dome. It was made to bring exciting football games and big parties to the city. It's like building the coolest treehouse ever, but way, way bigger and for everyone to enjoy!

Why It's So Cool to Visit!

The Alamodome is super important because it's where amazing athletes play! Teams like the San Antonio Brahmas play football there, and the UTSA Roadrunners play college games. It's also hosted big concerts and other fun events. When you see it on TV, you know you're watching something special happening in San Antonio. It makes the city feel exciting and full of energy!

What Happens Inside the Dome?

Inside the Alamodome, there's a giant field where sports teams run and jump. Lights shine down from the ceiling, making everything bright. When it's a concert, there's a huge stage for singers and bands.

It's designed so that everyone, even if they're sitting way up high, can see and hear everything happening on the field or stage. It’s like a magical box that makes every event feel extra special!

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