It is home to the San Antonio Spurs.
Frost Bank Center, the former AT&T Center
Frost Bank Center is the home of the San Antonio Spurs, a Bexar County arena on the east side of San Antonio, next to the Freeman Coliseum and the stock show grounds. It seats 18,418 for basketball and about 19,000 for concerts. For a Spurs game, the best seats are at midcourt in the lower bowl, Plaza Level sections 107 and 122, or, if the budget stretches, the courtside Charter Level sections 8 and 22. The value play is the front of the Balcony Level at center court, sections 208 and 224, in row 8 or lower.
If you know it by another name, you are not alone. The arena opened in 2002 as the SBC Center, became the AT&T Center in January 2006 after SBC Communications renamed itself AT&T, and took the Frost Bank Center name on September 22, 2023, after Frost Bank signed on as sponsor. Same building, same parking lots, same address.
The three levels: Charter, Plaza and Balcony
Frost Bank Center's numbering confuses first-time visitors because the lowest seats carry the lowest numbers. Section details below come from RateYourSeats' section-by-section guide.
Charter Level: sections 1–30
The Charter Level, also called the Frost Club Level, is the ring closest to the floor; every seat is within about 20 rows of the court. Section 8, for example, runs from row 2 to row 13. Spurs-game tickets here include early entry, access to the Frost Club with its bars and lounge, and in-seat service. Courtside Boxes and a Courtside Club are sold as separate premium tiers.
Plaza Level: sections 101–128
Every 100-numbered section is on the Plaza Level, which rises behind and above the Charter seats. Section 101, an end section behind the basket, runs from row 6 to row 34, with a wheelchair platform near row 28. The Spurs enter the court through a tunnel between 101 and 128.
Balcony Level: sections 200–231
The upper deck, branded the HEB Fan Zone Level for Spurs games, wraps the top of the bowl. Section 208 runs from row 1 to row 23. The open end between roughly sections 214 and 218 holds a party area with a bar.
Suites and boxes
The building has about 2,018 club seats and 50 luxury suites, including Terrace Suites, Ledge Boxes and Super Boxes.
Best seats for a Spurs game
- Courtside and Charter Level: sections 8 and 22 are center court and 6, 10, 20 and 24 flank them. These are the premium seats, with club access included.
- Plaza Level sidelines: 107 and 122 at midcourt, with 105 and 106 close behind. The middle rows give the best balance of closeness and a view over the Charter seats.
- Balcony value: 208 and 224 at center court. A RateYourSeats reviewer advises staying in row 8 or lower; the upper half of each Balcony section climbs about 20 rows from the tunnel, and the view flattens out.
- The Baseline Bums: the Spurs' famous superfan group, founded in 1973, sits in the top rows of 101 and 128 behind the basket. Nearby seats are loud and fun, not quiet.
Seats to think twice about
The upper rows of the Balcony corners are the longest view in the building. Low rows directly behind the baskets put the stanchion and players in your line of sight. For hockey or ice shows, Wikipedia notes the bowl is asymmetrical: the west end has only a few permanent lower rows, and upper west-end seats are obstructed, which is why hockey capacity tops out at about 16,151.
Concerts, rodeo and other events
For a typical end-stage concert, the stage sits in front of sections 114 and 115. RateYourSeats names Charter sections 10 and 20 as the closest raised seats to the stage, and the center floor (Floor 4 and Floor 7) as the best floor locations. The lower side sections 105–108, and Charter sections 6 through 10 and 20 through 24, give the best angle without the flat sightline of the floor. Section 101, at the far end, looks straight at the stage, a good choice if you want the full production in view.
Every February, the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo takes over the building, which is why the Spurs leave for their long Rodeo Road Trip. The arena also hosts WWE and UFC cards, the annual River City Rockfest and touring family shows. For arena-floor events such as rodeo and wrestling, lower sideline seats in the Plaza Level are the safest choice.
Parking lots, VIA and rideshare
Frost Bank Center is surrounded by its own lots, a real advantage over downtown arenas. The arena names them by color: Red, Silver, Black, Orange, Teal and Pink. Parking can be bought in advance through Ticketmaster, and as of 2026 that is the simplest way to avoid lines at the gates. The arena sits a few miles east of downtown; from downtown, Interstate 35 north to the Walters Street/Frost Bank Center Drive exit is the usual route.
- Rideshare: drop-off works at any lot entrance; pick-up is in the Pink Lot passenger zone, reached through the doors nearest section 125. Pick-up on surrounding streets is not allowed.
- VIA Metropolitan Transit: Route 24 runs between downtown and the arena along Houston Street, according to Itinerant Fan's October 2026 guide, which notes there is no special-event service for Spurs games.
- Accessible parking: available in select lots.
Lot assignments and prices change by event; confirm on the arena parking page before you go.
Bag policy and entry rules
As of the 2026–27 season, Frost Bank Center allows bags of 12 by 12 by 6 inches or smaller, clear or not, and screens every bag at entry. Some tours set stricter rules, so check the event page.
- Doors: usually one hour before the start time; the box office opens three hours before.
- Re-entry: not permitted.
- Payment: cashless, with Cash-to-Card kiosks near sections 3 and 4, 103 and 207.
- Children: everyone 24 months and older needs a ticket.
- Smoking: banned inside and within 500 feet of the building, e-cigarettes included.
A sensory room is in section 230 on the Balcony Level, and a wellness room is near section 110. Read the arena policies page before the event, since rules can change.
History, Finals nights and the next arena
The Spurs moved here from the Alamodome, a football-sized dome with poor sightlines for basketball. Bexar County voters approved the arena in November 1999, on the same day the Spurs received their first championship rings. Ellerbe Becket designed it with San Antonio firm Lake/Flato, which gave the exterior its South Texas look. It opened in October 2002 at a cost of about 175 million dollars, funded by county bonds backed by hotel and car-rental taxes, with a contribution from the team.
The building has hosted six NBA Finals: 2003, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2014 and 2026. The Spurs clinched three championships on this floor, in 2003, 2005 and 2014. In 2026 the New York Knicks became the first visiting team to win a title here. The WNBA's San Antonio Stars (2003–2017) and the AHL's San Antonio Rampage (2002–2020) were also tenants.
Frost Bank Center is not the Spurs' permanent home. A new downtown arena near the Alamodome received public funding approval in November 2025, with a target opening of 2032. Until then, the Spurs remain on the east side.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frost Bank Center the same as the AT&T Center?
Yes. The arena opened as the SBC Center in 2002, became the AT&T Center in 2006 and was renamed Frost Bank Center on September 22, 2023.
What is the capacity of Frost Bank Center?
Frost Bank Center seats 18,418 for basketball and about 19,000 for concerts. Hockey capacity is lower, about 16,151, because the bowl is asymmetrical.
What is the Charter Level at Frost Bank Center?
The Charter Level, sections 1–30, is the club ring closest to the court. For Spurs games it includes Frost Club access, early entry and in-seat service.
What size bag can I bring to Frost Bank Center?
As of 2026–27, bags must be 12 by 12 by 6 inches or smaller, whether clear or not. Check the arena's policy page for tour-specific rules.
Where do I get picked up by Uber or Lyft at Frost Bank Center?
Exit through the doors nearest section 125 and meet your driver in the Pink Lot passenger and rideshare zone. Pick-up on nearby streets is not allowed.
Where do the Baseline Bums sit?
According to RateYourSeats, the Baseline Bums sit in the top rows of sections 101 and 128, behind the basket near the Spurs tunnel.