Get ready for a thrilling week in Austin as the San Antonio Spurs gear up for their highly anticipated I-35 Series games! But this isn't just any ordinary basketball trip; it's a celebration that brings a whole week of exciting freebies and events to the city. Imagine a week filled with tacos, trivia, giveaways, and more, all in honor of the Spurs' visit!
For the fourth consecutive year, the I-35 Series is bringing the Spurs north of I-35 to Austin, where they'll play two games at the Moody Center. The first game is set for Thursday, February 19, against the Phoenix Suns, followed by a showdown with the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, February 21. This collaboration is particularly special for Austin, a city that has been without a professional basketball team since its unsuccessful bid for a WNBA expansion team last year.
In the lead-up to the I-35 Series games, the Spurs are hosting a series of events, activations, and pop-ups throughout the city. Fans can look forward to a week of free food, drinks, coffee, and prizes. Here's a sneak peek at some of the exciting events:
Free Coffee All Week Long: Jo's, Mañana, and the Casa De Spurs downtown popup will be serving up free coffee throughout the week.
Monday, February 16 - Wednesday, February 18:
- Jo's: Five locations across the city, including Downtown, South Congress, South Austin, Red River, and Symphony Square.
- Mañana: Mañana Dos Downtown, 111 Sandra Muraida Way.
Thursday, February 19 - Saturday, February 21:
- Casa De Spurs, 918 Congress Ave. Suite 100:
- February 19: 7 a.m. to noon - Spurs Por Vida Coffee Social
- February 20: 10 a.m. to noon - Spurs Por Vida Cafe Fiesta ft. DJ set
- February 21: 7 a.m. to noon - Spurs Por Vida Coffee Social
Wednesday, February 18:
- A carne asada celebration with free Taco Palenque and a fireside chat at Casa De Spurs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, February 19:
- H-E-B pregame party from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Casa De Spurs, complete with giveaways.
Friday, February 20:
- Happy hour trivia from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Casa De Spurs, featuring free drinks and prizes.
Saturday, February 21:
- Pre-game tailgate at Casa De Spurs presented by Whataburger.
To stay up-to-date with all the latest happenings during Spurs Week, simply text SPURSWEEK to (210) 444-5940 or visit the Spurs Week website at https://www.nba.com/spurs/spursweek. But here's where it gets controversial... Some might argue that the Spurs' visit is just a temporary band-aid for Austin's basketball needs. And this is the part most people miss... While the I-35 Series brings excitement and community engagement, it doesn't address the city's long-term need for a permanent professional basketball team. So, what do you think? Do you agree or disagree with this interpretation? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
