About HemisFair Arena
HemisFair Arena was an NBA arena in San Antonio, Texas. It opened in 1968 and closed in 1995. It was designed by O'Neil Ford. Its last recorded capacity was 16,057. Its only tenant was San Antonio Spurs (NBA, 1974–1993).
Venue Information
Capacity
Year Opened
Year Closed
Location
Architect
Operator
Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.
Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.
Capacity by layout
| Layout | Seats |
|---|---|
| General | 16,057 |
| Basketball | 16,057 |
Seating capacity depends on how the building is laid out for each event. Figures are the best sourced claim per layout.
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
(1977–present)
San Antonio Spurs
(1973–1976)
Previously:
Moody Coliseum
(1968–1973)
Moved to:
Alamodome
(1994–2002)
|
NBA | 1974 - 1993 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of HemisFair Arena?
The capacity of HemisFair Arena is 16,057.
When was HemisFair Arena built?
HemisFair Arena opened in 1968.
Who designed HemisFair Arena?
HemisFair Arena was designed by O'Neil Ford.
Who operates HemisFair Arena?
HemisFair Arena is operated by San Antonio.
Where did the San Antonio Spurs play before HemisFair Arena?
Before moving to HemisFair Arena in 1974, the San Antonio Spurs played at Moody Coliseum from 1968 to 1973.
Where did the San Antonio Spurs play after HemisFair Arena?
After leaving HemisFair Arena in 1993, the San Antonio Spurs moved to Alamodome in 1994. They played there until 2002.
Location
References
Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.