The city is weighing a massive $1.3 billion deal for a new Spurs arena, but the math isn't adding up. Taxpayers are currently staring down a $131 million budget hole that could lead to cuts in essential city services.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
The proposal involves significant public funding for venue projects, though specific tax implications for residents are still being debated.
The San Antonio Spurs organization, local tourism, and potentially the regional economy.
Residents concerned about gentrification, displacement, and the use of public funds for private business ventures.
Activity and input boards are presented for the downtown sports and entertainment district during a listening session held at OLLU on Wednesday. Credit: Amber Esparza / San Antonio Report About...
Spurs Sports & Entertainment has planned a public listening tour July 13 through July 23 to gather input from citizens on planning for the downtown sports and entertainment district. Credit: Amber Esparza...
Spurs Sports & Entertainment has planned a public listening tour July 13 through July 23 to gather input from citizens on planning for the downtown sports and entertainment district. Credit: Amber Esparza...
District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo hosted an Artists Roundtable Talk at the Blue Star Contemporary Gallery on July 14, 2026 to talk about the city's art and culture being involved in Project Marvel....
Before kicking off the first community listening session on the proposed downtown arena and sports and entertainment district, Spurs Sports & Entertainment Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel Bobby...
For many San Antonians, any questions about the need for a new $1.3 billion Spurs arena went out the window the day the team launched into the NBA Finals. But one high-profile San Antonian who’s been fighting...
Bexar County voters approve $503 million in Spurs arena, rodeo facility funding kens5.com
Props A and B approved in Bexar County; Coliseum complex, downtown Spurs arena move forward KSAT
Aquariums, opera houses, zoos, arenas: Explaining the ‘venue tax’ at the heart of Props A & B San Antonio Report
Decoding the complicated funding structure behind the Spurs arena San Antonio Report
The county is considering putting a vote on the November ballot regarding funding for major arena and stadium improvements, including a new Spurs arena.
The county is moving forward with a plan to build a new arena for the Spurs and upgrade the Freeman Coliseum, funded by hotel and rental car taxes.
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