This story has been updated.
A series of large concerts and the kick off to UTSA’s football season has already brought more than 130,000 visitors to the Alamodome this month.
Officials say they’re just getting started.
Karol G and My Chemical Romance concerts each brought in 50,000 fans. Another 33,000 attended UTSA’s triumphant season-opener against University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley.
The Roadrunners play again in the Alamodome on Saturday, Sept. 26 and the home game is sandwiched between even more concerts. Guns N’ Roses comes to town on Wednesday, while Bruno Mars visits on Sept. 23 and Iron Maiden on Sept. 29.
“September 2026 is exceptional. With five major stadium concerts and two UTSA home games, this represents the busiest month in the facility’s 30-plus year history in terms of major event activity,” said Victor Caballero, a marketing manager for the City of San Antonio.
In September 2025, Caballero said the Alamodome hosted 175,000 people. He expects the upcoming events to put the stadium past that mark. It’s part of a trend, he added.
In the past four years, the Alamodome has hosted more concerts with over 25,000 attendees than the previous 28 years combined.
The city owns the Alamodome and officials have discussed investing in the 33-year-old facility. Though major renovations related to Project Marvel got pushed back, city officials did approve a $2.3 million replacement of the stadium’s scoreboard.
“To see these crowds return week after week speaks to the strength of San Antonio as a live entertainment market and the role the Alamodome plays in bringing these experiences to our city,” said Patricia Muzquiz Cantor, director of the City of San Antonio Convention & Sports Facilities Department, in a press release.
Experts see it as a magnet for tourists, who they say will boost the local economy before and after attending an event.
“Visitors stay in our hotels, dine in our restaurants, experience our attractions and support businesses throughout our community. This incredible September lineup showcases the energy of our city, strengthens our destination economy and helps us continue our mission of bringing the world to San Antonio,” said Mario Bass, president and CEO of Visit San Antonio.
The Alamodome has hosted major sporting events, including the Final Four and the United Football League’s San Antonio Brahmas before its team ceased operations last year.
It could soon be one of three large venues in San Antonio, with a new Spurs arena set to be built nearby and Bexar County planning to continue major event operations at the Frost Bank Center.
Officials warn that the increase in events will cause traffic delays downtown.
VIA Metropolitan Transit offers park-and-ride services from its Crossroads Park and Ride facility in Balcones Heights and the Brooks Transit Center that costs $2.60 per round trip.
