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How do I get to the Alamodome?
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The Alamodome is located in downtown San Antonio approximately 10 minutes south of the San Antonio International Airport. Click here for map. From the airport, take 281 South and exit Durango. Take the turnaround and the Alamodome is on the right. For parking options, see the section on parking below.
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What is the seating capacity for the Alamodome?
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The Alamodome seats 65,000 for football. There are 52 luxury suites and 7,144 club seats.
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When do the doors open for the game?
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Doors open two hours prior to kick-off.
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Where should I enter the Alamodome?
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The North, South, West and Northwest doors will be open for public entrance and exit. Credentialed media should use the East entrance.
Sixty-five percent of the crowd will enter through the Northwest entrance making it the most congested. With 37 doors open on the North, fans should skip the Northwest entrance (the closest entrance to the walkway from downtown) and use the much shorter lines on the North and Northeast in front of the fountain.
Similarly, when entering on the Southside, the middle lines are usually much shorter.
Sixty-five percent of the crowd will enter through the Northwest entrance making it the most congested. With 37 doors open on the North, fans should skip the Northwest entrance (the closest entrance to the walkway from downtown) and use the much shorter lines on the North and Northeast in front of the fountain.
Similarly, when entering on the Southside, the middle lines are usually much shorter.
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Are there ATMs at the Alamodome?
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There are two ATMs at the Alamodome. Both are located inside the Alamodome by the north plaza entrance. Since the demand for these machines is high during the bowl game, fans are encouraged to get money before arriving at the Alamodome.
Typically, the Alamodome will also place a mobile unit on the North plaza outside of the facility as well.
Typically, the Alamodome will also place a mobile unit on the North plaza outside of the facility as well.
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Am I allowed to bring in purses and photo equipment?
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Small handbags and purses are allowed but subject to search. Still cameras are also allowed (but cannot have professional lenses). A professional lens is defined as a lens that extends more than 1 1/2" from the body of the camera. Binoculars are also allowed, but video cameras are not.
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Can I stay overnight in my RV on Alamodome property?
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No, there is no overnight parking at the Alamodome. The lots will open for vehicles with parking permits at 7 a.m. on game day. To search SBC Yellow Pages for RV Parking Options in San Antonio click here.
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Can I take VIA Park-n-Ride to the Alamodome?
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VIA Metropolitan Transit will operate special event park and ride service to the 2008 Valero Alamo Bowl football game. The teams will be announced on December 7, 2008.
Park and ride service will be determined at a later date.
For more information regarding VIA's park and ride service to the Valero Alamo Bowl, please call VIAinfo at 362-2020 or http://www.viainfo.net/SpecialEvent/EventDetail.aspx?EventId=140.
Park and ride service will be determined at a later date.
For more information regarding VIA's park and ride service to the Valero Alamo Bowl, please call VIAinfo at 362-2020 or http://www.viainfo.net/SpecialEvent/EventDetail.aspx?EventId=140.
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What are the Alamodome policies regarding video cameras and flash photography?
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Video cameras are not allowed in the Alamodome. Flash photography is permitted, but cameras with professional lenses (100 mm and higher) are not. If you are interested in a video of the university band performances, please contact the university band director. If you are interested in purchasing a video of the high school bands performance, please contact Bowl Games of America at 1-888-242-7597.
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Can I purchase a video of the game?
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ESPN controls the game broadcast and does not typically make a video of the game available for purchase. If you are interested in a video of the university band performances, please contact that school's university band director. If you are interested in purchasing a video of the high school bands performance, please contact Bowl Games of America at 1-888-242-7597.
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What are the policies on bringing in food and drink?
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The Alamodome does not allow outside food and beverages to be brought into the facility.
Similarly, Sunset Station (the entertainment complex one block north of the Dome) does not allow any food or drink to be brought in or out of the complex. Thus, all purchases (including soda and water) must be consumed at Sunset Station.
Similarly, Sunset Station (the entertainment complex one block north of the Dome) does not allow any food or drink to be brought in or out of the complex. Thus, all purchases (including soda and water) must be consumed at Sunset Station.
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What is the Alamodome's re-entry policy?
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Once you enter the Alamodome for the game, the Dome does not allow you to re-enter the facility if you leave it. In other words, no in-and-outs. Thus, if you want to spend time at the pregame activities at Sunset Station, please do so before you go into the Alamodome.
Ushers do; however, man four sections on the lower level where fans can exit the building into secure areas to smoke. These sections in the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest are outside of Sections 106/107, 117/118, 128/129 and 139/140.
Ushers do; however, man four sections on the lower level where fans can exit the building into secure areas to smoke. These sections in the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest are outside of Sections 106/107, 117/118, 128/129 and 139/140.
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What is Alamodome's policy on smoking and serving alcohol?
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The Alamodome is a non-smoking facility. However, ushers man four sections on the lower level where fans can exit the building into secure areas to smoke. These sections in the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest are outside of Sections 106/107, 117/118, 128/129 and 139/140.
Beer is sold at the game through the start of the fourth quarter. Wine and liquor is available on Club Level and in the Suites.
Beer is sold at the game through the start of the fourth quarter. Wine and liquor is available on Club Level and in the Suites.
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Are there family restrooms in the Alamodome?
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There are unisex restrooms on the mezzanine level next to the elevator on the Northside (behind row 36 of section 101) and on the Southside (behind row 36 of Section 123).
Most men's and women's restrooms throughout the facility also have changing tables.
Most men's and women's restrooms throughout the facility also have changing tables.
If you have questions that you would like answered, please email us at info@alamobowl.com or call (210) 226-2695.
