San Antonio Spurs Expand Culinary Residency Program

Diverse dishes from local restaurants at Spurs home games

San Antonio TX, January 1, 2026

The San Antonio Spurs have announced the expansion of their Culinary Residency Program for the upcoming season, now featuring 13 local restaurants. This initiative aims to enhance the dining experience at home games by offering a wide range of local dishes to fans at the Frost Bank Center. The participating restaurants will rotate throughout the season, providing an opportunity to showcase local flavors and support minority-owned businesses in the community.

San Antonio Spurs Introduce 13 Local Restaurants in Culinary Residency Program

San Antonio, TX – The San Antonio Spurs have expanded their Culinary Residency Program for the 2025-2026 season, featuring 13 local restaurants that will offer a diverse array of dishes to fans at the Frost Bank Center during home games.

Program Expansion and Participating Restaurants

Initially set to include 12 restaurants, the program has been expanded to 13 to include one additional local business. The participating restaurants are:

  • Wing Theory
  • Smokin’ Bros BBQ
  • 375 Social Kitchen
  • Krazy Katsu
  • Alamo Biscuit Company
  • The Dogfather
  • Slow Boogies
  • Sari-Sari Filipino Restaurant
  • Dipped Cheesecakes
  • Peach Cobbler Factory
  • M&M Delicakes
  • Wiki-licious San Antonio
  • Scooped Cookie Dough Bar

Eleven of these restaurants were selected by Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), while the final two—Sari-Sari Filipino Restaurant and The Dogfather—were chosen through a fan vote. This expansion aims to connect fans with the flavors and traditions that make San Antonio unique, offering more opportunities to celebrate local talent.

Program Details and Locations

As part of the program, these restaurants will collaborate with the Spurs and Aramark to sell dishes at two locations in the Frost Bank Center during the 2025-2026 season. Each restaurant will take turns serving dishes for up to nine home games. The two concession locations are:

  • Section 4 outside the Southwest Charter Club
  • Section 217 on the balcony level, next to the H-E-B Fan Zone

This initiative is designed to provide fans with a unique culinary experience, allowing them to enjoy a variety of local flavors while attending Spurs games.

Background on the Culinary Residency Program

The Spurs Culinary Residency Program, now in its fifth season, highlights local and minority-owned restaurants, offering them professional development opportunities led by SS&E. These sessions focus on areas such as social media, marketing, human resources, and financing, aiming to support and promote the growth of local businesses within the community.

For more information on the participating restaurants and the program, fans can visit the official Spurs website or contact the Frost Bank Center directly.

Upcoming Spurs Home Games

Fans interested in experiencing these culinary offerings can plan to attend the following upcoming Spurs home games at the Frost Bank Center:

  • Friday, January 2, 2026: Spurs vs. Pacers at 4:00 PM PST
  • Saturday, January 3, 2026: Trail Blazers vs. Spurs at 5:00 PM PST
  • Tuesday, January 6, 2026: Spurs vs. Grizzlies at 5:00 PM PST
  • Wednesday, January 7, 2026: Lakers vs. Spurs at 6:30 PM PST
  • Saturday, January 10, 2026: Spurs vs. Celtics at 5:00 PM PST
  • Sunday, January 11, 2026: Spurs vs. Timberwolves at 4:00 PM PST
  • Tuesday, January 13, 2026: Spurs vs. Thunder at 5:30 PM PST
  • Thursday, January 15, 2026: Bucks vs. Spurs at 5:00 PM PST
  • Saturday, January 17, 2026: Timberwolves vs. Spurs at 5:00 PM PST
  • Monday, January 19, 2026: Jazz vs. Spurs at 2:00 PM PST
  • Tuesday, January 20, 2026: Spurs vs. Rockets at 5:30 PM PST
  • Thursday, January 22, 2026: Spurs vs. Jazz at 6:00 PM PST
  • Sunday, January 25, 2026: Pelicans vs. Spurs at 4:00 PM PST
  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026: Spurs vs. Rockets at 6:30 PM PST
  • Saturday, January 31, 2026: Spurs vs. Hornets at 12:00 PM PST
  • Sunday, February 1, 2026: Magic vs. Spurs at 1:00 PM PST
  • Wednesday, February 4, 2026: Thunder vs. Spurs at 6:30 PM PST
  • Thursday, February 5, 2026: Spurs vs. Mavericks at 5:30 PM PST
  • Saturday, February 7, 2026: Mavericks vs. Spurs at 3:00 PM PST
  • Tuesday, February 10, 2026: Spurs vs. Lakers at 7:30 PM PST

Attending these games provides fans with the opportunity to enjoy both exciting basketball action and a variety of local culinary delights.

FAQ

What is the Spurs Culinary Residency Program?

The Spurs Culinary Residency Program is an initiative that highlights local and minority-owned restaurants by offering them the opportunity to showcase their dishes at the Frost Bank Center during Spurs home games. The program aims to connect fans with the diverse flavors and traditions of San Antonio.

How many restaurants are participating in the 2025-2026 season?

Thirteen San Antonio restaurants are participating in the program this season, offering a variety of culinary options to fans attending Spurs home games.

How were the participating restaurants selected?

Eleven of the participating restaurants were selected by Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), while the final two—Sari-Sari Filipino Restaurant and The Dogfather—were chosen through a fan vote.

Where can fans find these culinary offerings at the Frost Bank Center?

The participating restaurants will serve their dishes at two concession locations: Section 4 outside the Southwest Charter Club and Section 217 on the balcony level, next to the H-E-B Fan Zone.

What is the duration of the program?

The program runs throughout the 2025-2026 Spurs season, with each restaurant taking turns serving dishes for up to nine home games.

How can fans get more information about the program?

Fans can visit the official Spurs website or contact the Frost Bank Center directly for more information on the participating restaurants and the program.

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Key Features of the Spurs Culinary Residency Program

Feature Description
Number of Participating Restaurants 13 local San Antonio restaurants
Selection Process 11 selected by SS&E; 2 by fan vote
Locations Section 4 and Section 217 at Frost Bank Center
Duration Throughout the 2025-2026 Spurs season
Focus Highlighting local and minority-owned businesses

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