Sames Auto Arena and Uni-Trade Stadium are neighboring event venues in north Laredo, Texas. Choose the arena for indoor events such as concerts and conventions, or the stadium for baseball, outdoor concerts and community gatherings.
- Location: Both venues are near Loop 20 in north Laredo.
- Event mix: The arena hosts indoor and civic events; the stadium hosts baseball, concerts and more.
- Capacity: Uni-Trade Stadium seats 6,000; arena capacity varies by configuration.
- Tickets: Buy from each venue's box office or its stated online ticketing channels.
What happens at each venue?
Sames Auto Arena is a multipurpose indoor venue, while Uni-Trade Stadium is home to the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos and hosts a broader mix of outdoor events.
Sames Auto Arena
The City of Laredo says the arena opened in October 2002. Its event types include conventions, trade shows, indoor football and civic events. The arena's configurations include 9,622 seats for a concert end stage and 8,065 for ice hockey or ice shows.
Uni-Trade Stadium
Uni-Trade Stadium hosts professional baseball games, youth tournaments, concerts, festivals, private events and community gatherings. Visit Laredo gives its seating capacity as 6,000. If baseball is your reason for visiting, the Uni-Trade Stadium Laredo visitor guide covers the venue in more detail.
Where are the venues in Laredo?
Both venues are in north Laredo, near Loop 20, and sit beside one another. Sames Auto Arena is at 6700 Arena Blvd.; Uni-Trade Stadium is at 6320 Sinatra Pkwy, adjacent to the arena.
The arena is just off Bob Bullock Loop (20), with access to I-35 and Routes 59 and 359. The stadium is also near Loop 20. The shared location makes it practical to compare the event itself, rather than choosing based on a different part of town.
How do tickets and event schedules work?
Ticket options differ slightly: the arena directs buyers to its box office or Ticketmaster, while the stadium offers online sales, its box office and official ticketing partners.
For Sames Auto Arena, box-office hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
On event days, the box office opens at 10:00 a.m. and stays open until two hours after public doors open, though it may close as early as 30 minutes after a show begins. For the current schedule and ticket details, check the official site before you go.
Uni-Trade Stadium recommends buying tickets early. It also requires a new ticket if you leave and want to re-enter. For arena-specific ticket and arrival details, the Sames Auto Arena visitor guide is a useful companion to checking the event listing.
What should you know about parking and event-day travel?
At Sames Auto Arena, event parking is included with an admission ticket through the facility access fee. The venue has over 2,000 well-lit parking spaces; VIP parking is reserved for people with a VIP parking tag and season-ticket holders who bought one.
If someone is dropping you off at the arena, use the guest drop-off and pick-up area on the east side of the building on Arena Blvd. Vehicles can stop there to drop off or collect passengers but cannot park in the area.
Bag rules differ: the arena permits clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12 × 6 × 12 inches and one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags, while Uni-Trade allows small bags and purses subject to inspection but prohibits large bags, coolers and backpacks.
Both venues describe accessibility features. The arena has accessible seating on all building levels, accessible restrooms on every level and two passenger elevators on the Main Concourse. It also offers free assistive listening devices for most events with valid identification.
At the stadium, accessible seating, restrooms and parking are available; contact Guest Services at least 72 hours ahead for special accommodations. The arena asks for assistive-listening requests at least one week before an event and sign-language interpretation requests at least 30 days ahead, subject to performer approval.
Which venue works for your Laredo event?
Pick Sames Auto Arena for an indoor event, including a concert, trade show or civic gathering. Choose Uni-Trade Stadium for a Tecolotes game, youth tournament, festival or other stadium event. Checking the event type and the venue’s own ticket and entry rules is the simplest way to make the choice.
From Loma Alta Motel, the arena is about a 13-minute drive and Uni-Trade Stadium about a 15-minute drive. For wider transport planning around Laredo, this guide to getting around Laredo covers airport, downtown and event-venue travel.
FAQs
Are Sames Auto Arena and Uni-Trade Stadium next to each other?
Yes. Uni-Trade Stadium is adjacent to Sames Auto Arena, and both are near Loop 20 in north Laredo.
Which venue hosts the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos?
Uni-Trade Stadium is home to the Tecolotes de los Dos Laredos and hosts professional baseball games.
Can you leave Uni-Trade Stadium and come back in?
A new ticket is required for re-entry after leaving the stadium.
Does Sames Auto Arena have accessible seating?
Yes. The arena offers accessible seating in an integrated setting on all building levels, along with accessible restrooms on every level.