Sames Auto Arena: Tickets, Parking, and Getting There

Sames Auto Arena is at 6700 Arena Blvd. in Laredo, just off Bob Bullock Loop (20), with access to I-35 and Routes 59 and 359. Laredo International Airport is less than one mile from the arena.

The venue’s location makes the approach road and parking entrance worth checking before you set out. If you’re comparing venues for an event, Sames Auto Arena and Uni-Trade Stadium are two Laredo options to weigh.

The arena calendar is the place to confirm which events are scheduled and their event-specific details. Doors and start times can differ by event, and the box office’s hours on event days follow a separate schedule from its regular hours.

Check the official site before you go for the current calendar and event details. This is especially useful if you’re arranging ticket pickup or planning when to arrive, since the event schedule affects box office closing time.

You can buy tickets at the arena box office or through Ticketmaster. The arena says a small facility fee is usually added to each ticket; online or phone purchases may have additional fees, while purchases at the physical box office do not incur additional online or convenience fees.

Everyone aged two or older needs a ticket, though child-priced tickets may be available for some events. The arena discourages buying from sellers unaffiliated with Ticketmaster because admission may not be guaranteed.

For Will Call, go to Window 6 of the Main Entrance Box Office. Bring valid photo ID; if the order was placed through Ticketmaster online, you also need the purchase card and Ticketmaster account number.

Access services include integrated accessible seating on all levels, though floor seating may change with an event’s configuration. The arena has two passenger elevators on the Main Concourse, across from Section 109 and beside Gate B.

Sign-language interpretation requests must arrive 30 days before an event and depend on performer approval. Assistive listening devices are free with valid identification and must be requested at least five business days ahead.

Sames Auto Arena has more than 2,000 well-lit parking spaces, and parking is included with an admission ticket through the facility access fee. Accessible parking is available in Lot B; the VIP Parking Area also has accessible spaces for guests with special parking permits.

The east-side Arena Blvd. area is for passenger drop-off and pick-up only, not parking. If you’re driving, the arena’s directions vary by approach:

• Northbound on I-35 from Mexico: Take Exit 4 (Del Mar Blvd.), head east to Bob Bullock Loop, then north to Jacaman Rd. Enter parking lots A and D via Sinatra Parkway.
• Southbound on I-35 from San Antonio: Take Exit 8 (Milo/Bob Bullock Loop 20), then go southeast on Bob Bullock Loop to Jacaman Rd. Enter parking lots B and C via Arena Blvd.

For getting around Laredo beyond the arena trip, this guide to Laredo transportation and event venues covers airport, downtown, and venue connections.

The arena sits just off Bob Bullock Loop (20), with access to I-35, Routes 59 and 359. For the final approach, use the arena’s directions for your direction of travel on I-35 and follow the designated lot entry route.

If you’re being dropped off, use the east-side Arena Blvd. area for passenger drop-off only; vehicles cannot park there. Allow time to reach your assigned lot and walk to the entrance, especially if you need accessible parking. Loma Alta Motel for an arena visit is about a 13-minute drive from Sames Auto Arena.