The San Antonio Spurs, fresh off an NBA Finals run last season, are kicking off their new chapter with an absolutely wild eight days of promotions and fan events across their city. Dubbed “Tipoff Week,” this celebration runs from October 13-20, building up to their home opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. We’re talking free food, giveaways, and parties. Seriously, these guys are going all out.
That Finals Momentum is Real, Y’all
After making it all the way to the NBA Finals last season, the Spurs are carrying some serious heat into the new chapter. Jordan Mandelkorn, the vice president of marketing, creative, and retail at Spurs Sports & Entertainment, straight-up called it “a thrilling time to be part of the Spurs community.” You can feel that energy. This isn’t just about starting a new season, it’s about building on a championship-contending performance. They’re channeling that momentum into an eight-day fan fest, showing their community some love before the real battles begin on the court. It’s smart, it’s hype, and it’s exactly what you want to see from a team coming off that kind of deep playoff run.
Your Playbook For All The Free Stuff and Fan Fun
Alright, let’s get down to the brass tacks: what’s actually happening during this Tipoff Week? It all starts Tuesday, October 13, with deals at local restaurants in the Spurs Culinary Residency Program. Think discounts and free items,fans just need to text MENU to 210-444-5940 for the full list.
Then on Wednesday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m., you can hit up a trivia night at Pluckers, located at 92 NE Loop 410, and test your Silver and Black knowledge. Prizes include jerseys, tickets, and other sweet gear. Plus, if you show up in Spurs gear, you snag five free wings. Who doesn’t love free wings? Thursday, October 15, moves the fun online with “Coyote’s Fast Break,” a game in the team’s official mobile app, where players can win a team ball autographed by the 2025-26 Spurs.
The free food keeps coming! Starting Friday, October 16, and running through October 20, Whataburger is offering a free medium order of onion rings for fans in the San Antonio and Austin areas. You’ll need the Whataburger app and a Rewards account for that one. If you’re looking to gear up, Saturday, October 17, is your day: shop at Spurs Fan Shop locations or online and earn double Spurs Rewards points all day long.
The celebration ramps up before opening night with two big parties. On Sunday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there’s a free “Back to Basketball” event at The Rock at La Cantera. It’s an all-ages party with music, giveaways, lawn games, and performances by Spurs Entertainment. And on Monday, October 19, the festivities head downtown for a free Tipoff Party at Hemisfair, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Red McCombs Community Court, 739 E. César E. Chávez Blvd. More all-ages fun, Spurs-themed photo ops, and other activities.
All this build-up leads to Tuesday, October 20, when the Spurs host the Oklahoma City Thunder at Frost Bank Center. Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. It’s the perfect way to cap off a week of fan appreciation and roll right into a season with serious expectations. For more info on the whole week, you can text TIPOFF to 210-444-5940. Get ready, because the Spurs are back!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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