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City staff lays out 2026 work plan for Downtown Sports & Entertainment District, including GSA site offer and multiple studies
Summary
City staff presented a 2026 work plan for a proposed Downtown Sports & Entertainment District that centers on convention center expansion, phased Alamo Dome investments, infrastructure and connectivity work, and acquisition of federal parcels to support arena financing. Staff sought council feedback on a string of near-term RFPs, an executive program manager role and a US DOT planning grant.
City of San Antonio staff briefed the City Council B session on Jan. 14 on an expanded 2026 work plan for the proposed Downtown Sports & Entertainment District, outlining procurement steps, planned studies and a potential GSA land acquisition tied to the arena financing plan.
Ben (City staff) told the council the city intends to submit an offer to the U.S. General Services Administration for three Federal Building West parcels — about 5.7 acres near the Wood Courthouse — at a proposed purchase price of $30,000,000, plus closing costs up to $120,000. Under the term sheet with the Spurs, the Spurs have agreed to contribute $30,000,000 toward that acquisition and to cover up to $120,000 of closing costs; the city would deposit 10% earnest money ($3,000,000) if the council approves the offer. “We are proposing an offer of $30,000,000,” Ben said, describing the appraisal-backed figure and the timeline to submit the offer to GSA by Jan. 26.
Why it matters: staff said owning the parcel as fee simple would provide a development side that supports arena financing. The term…
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