Since 2023, the San Antonio Spurs have been making the trip north to compete at Austin’s Moody Center for the I-35 Series. Last year, the squad finished the season as the Western Conference champs but lost to the Knicks in the NBA Finals. On Friday night, the Spurs take on the Houston Rockets, and the franchise has organized a plethora of pop-ups and activations where Austinites can celebrate their fandom in the capital city.
Spurs Fit Club
Wednesday, Oct. 21
6-9 p.m.
Show off your own hoops skills by joining 3-on-3 pickup basketball games at Lustre Pearl East. Hosted in conjunction with The Move, the evening will have participants playing in rotation while being cheered on by the Spurs Coyote, who will be in attendance.
Road to I-35 Kickoff Concert
Thursday, Oct. 22
6-10 p.m.
Make your way to the Armadillo Den for this free event that features live music from Mariachi Corazon de Tejas, Micah Edwards, and Timmy Skelly, along with face painting, a photo booth, free churros and elote, giveaways, and raffle prizes.
Pregame Tailgate
Friday, Oct. 23
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Hang out at one of the most iconic tailgate spots in Austin, Scholz Garten, before making your way over to Moody Center for the game. Pro tip: You can’t go wrong with the giant Bavarian pretzel and an ice-cold St. Elmo Carl Kolsch.
Longhorn Tailgate
Saturday, Oct. 24
2-6 p.m.
Local tastemakers When Where What Austin will host the Spurs for a football tailgate ahead of UT’s game against Ole Miss. The afternoon features a half-court basketball activation, giveaways, music, food, and drinks.
