The Alamodome, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a versatile multi-purpose stadium that has hosted a wide variety of sports teams, concerts, and major events since its opening in 1993. While it’s no longer home to an NFL team, the Alamodome remains an important venue for both college and professional-level sports. So, who plays in the Alamodome today?
1. UTSA Roadrunners (University of Texas at San Antonio)
The primary tenant of the Alamodome is the UTSA Roadrunners football team. Competing in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), the Roadrunners have steadily built a strong program, and their games regularly draw large crowds from across the city. The Alamodome’s size and location make it an ideal home field for a growing college football powerhouse.
2. The Valero Alamo Bowl
Every year, the Valero Alamo Bowl is held at the Alamodome, featuring top teams from the Big 12 and Pac-12 conferences. This postseason college football game attracts national attention and brings thousands of visitors to San Antonio.
3. Special NFL Appearances
Although the Alamodome doesn’t currently host an NFL team, it has temporarily housed the New Orleans Saints (in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina) and has also been used for NFL preseason games and training camps.
4. High School Football and UIL Events
Texas is known for its love of high school football, and the Alamodome is often the site of UIL playoff and championship games, especially for San Antonio-area schools. The facility gives high school athletes a chance to play in a professional-grade environment.
5. Basketball and Other Events
The Alamodome has hosted NCAA Final Four tournaments and other basketball events. It’s also used for concerts, conventions, soccer matches, and even WWE pay-per-views.
