San Antonio is set to pack Tower Park at Hemisfair with silver-and-black pride on Friday morning as the Spurs throw a citywide pep rally ahead of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. The free event runs from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., is open to everyone, and is the latest push to crank up the energy before tipoff at Frost Bank Center that night.
According to KSAT, fans who show up early can score free tacos and coffee from Taco Palenque, with giveaways reserved for the first 700 people. Free playoff T-shirts will also be handed out while supplies last, and KSAT plans to stream the rally live for those who cannot make it downtown.
Lineup and Appearances
Hemisfair lists the Spurs’ Round 3 pep rally on its event calendar at Tower Park on May 22 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., confirming the time and location. As reported by Texas Public Radio, the morning lineup includes Mariachi Los Galleros, the Spurs Hype Squad, and music from DJ Quake, with Zay Zay hosting. Sean Elliott and Jacob Tobey are scheduled to make appearances.
Game Night Stakes
The rally is timed to keep the buzz going ahead of Game 3, with Oklahoma City at San Antonio and tipoff set for 8:30 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center, according to NBA.com. Earlier coverage noted the Spurs have stretched the postseason into a citywide celebration this year, with everything from pop-up shops to watch parties and Hemisfair activations fueling the playoff atmosphere.
Getting There and What to Expect
Expect big crowds and tight parking around downtown, with the city recommending that visitors plan ahead as multiple events stack up over the weekend. For directions and visitor details, check Hemisfair and the City of San Antonio’s downtown events and street-closures guide for the latest on parking and routing.
Arriving early increases your chances of snagging giveaways and grabbing a spot close to the action, as organizers note everything is first-come, first-served. If you cannot make it in person, KSAT will carry the rally live, and fans can look for watch parties around the city once the clock ticks toward tipoff.
