Getting a family of four to a San Antonio Spurs game this season could run you an average of $401.95, according to a recent report, placing the Spurs’ game-day experience as the eighth-highest in the entire NBA. That RotoWire analysis, first reported by the Express-News, tossed a specific price tag on four tickets, parking, a couple of beers, two sodas, and four hot dogs, painting a picture where the league-wide average sits much lower at $343.18. You gotta wonder if fans are ready for that kind of hit just to see their team play.
The Spurs Fire Back on Ticket Prices
The team isn’t just shrugging its shoulders at that $401.95 figure. They came out swinging, saying there are definitely less expensive ways to catch a game. The Spurs are quick to point out they make thousands of tickets available every single season for just $25 or even less, and they plan to keep that going. Plus, last season alone, their community ticket program handed out nearly 16,000 free seats. That’s a huge number, all through working with schools, local non-profits, and neighborhood groups. They also use verified resale systems and put limits on ticket purchases to try and keep things fair and affordable for everyone who wants to be in the Frost Bank Center.
Those Hot Dog Prices Are WILD, But There’s a Catch
Now, let’s talk about those extras because that’s where things get really spicy. RotoWire’s estimate said parking and concessions alone at a Spurs game would add $132.51 to the total cost. Wanna guess who had the highest combined extras in the NBA? Yep, the Spurs. That figure broke down to $38.69 for parking, $25 for two beers, $18.70 for two sodas, and a whopping $50.12 for four hot dogs. Let that sink in for a second: $50.12 for four hot dogs. That’s the highest four-hot-dog total in the entire league! But wait, there’s a counter. The Spurs have their “Spurs Steals” program, offering discounted concessions all season long. We’re talking value beer for $5.75, value nachos, popcorn, and soda all at $3.09, and a value hot dog for $3.09. Even a 12-ounce value water is $3.05. If you went with the Spurs Steals prices, those two beers, two sodas, and four hot dogs would drop to just $30.04. That’s a $63.78 difference from the study’s $93.82 estimate for the same items, though the team noted item sizes might vary. Parking prices are also all over the map. For the October 20 season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Ticketmaster had passes for about $28, but resale listings were anywhere from $40 to $148. RotoWire’s ticket and parking numbers were from September 30, and their concession estimates hadn’t even been updated for the 2026-27 season. So, yeah, Spurs Steals can save you some cash, but what you actually pay will depend on tickets, parking, and what you decide to grab.
So, while the initial report paints a steep picture, the Spurs are trying to show fans they’ve got options to make game day more accessible. The question for fans now is how much they’re willing to spend to cheer on their squad, especially with that season opener against the Thunder just around the corner.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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