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Spurs' Arena Public Funding Survives City Council Challenge

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By Jared Weiss
| Basketball RealGM Verified
The San Antonio City Council denied a motion Monday to reopen public funding for the San Antonio Spurs' new arena to a citywide vote, clearing another hurdle for the $1.3 billion downtown project. The arena will be funded in part through $489 million in municipal bonds. The funding plan received council approval after county voters approved a separate $311 million contribution through tourism taxes last November.
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San Antonio City Council rejects mayor's motion for re-vote on Spurs arena deal

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By Jared Weiss
| Breaking One
The Spurs' new arena deal cleared its latest hurdle Monday, when the San Antonio City Council denied a motion to reopen the funding to a public vote. The team will build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, which will be paid for in part by $489 million in public funding through municipal bonds.
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Spurs Add Third Austin Game Amid Downtown Arena Funding Fight

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By Jared Weiss
| Basketball RealGM Verified
The San Antonio Spurs' 2026-27 schedule includes games in France and England, along with a league-high 34 national television appearances. The slate also features three home games in Austin compared to two in recent seasons. The extra Austin game comes as the Spurs work to fund a new downtown arena complex in San Antonio while expanding their reach along the I-35 corridor. Spurs CEO RC Buford addressed the balancing act in a statement following the schedule release.
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