As voters began to head to the polls on Monday, the Spurs remained elusive about a fear at the back of some fans’ minds. If the team doesn’t get the downtown arena it wants, could it leave San Antonio entirely?
Bobby Perez, chief legal officer and general counsel for Spurs Sports and Entertainment, joined the KSAT Q&A on Wednesday to discuss and break down the cost of a new downtown arena.
KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga visits with Bobby Perez about his days at Jefferson High School, Project Marvel and what he wants to see next for the Frost Bank Center.
The chief legal officer and general counsel for Spurs Sports and Entertainment outlined the proposed funding structure for a new downtown San Antonio arena ahead of a key City Council vote Thursday and a public vote in November.
When Bexar County voters head to the polls in November, their decision on whether to help fund a new Spurs arena could carry larger consequences for the project.
A new San Antonio Spurs arena could cost $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion, according to a city estimate, and there’s still no clear breakdown of how it will be paid for.
San Antonio FC has inked its second international club partnership this year, this time with a team that plays in Spain’s top flight.
On Tuesday, Bexar County commissioners approved a measure allowing for three “home” games in venues other than the AT&T Center during each of the next two seasons. Two games will be played in Austin and one internationally.
Spurs Sports & Entertainment wanted permission to play four "home" games outside of the county-owned AT&T Center for both the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons, hoping for “home” games in Austin, Mexico, and the Alamodome.