San Antonio's Court Jesters are trading their instruments for basketballs this weekend, taking on the SAPD All-Stars in a comedy basketball game built around a serious cause: fighting bullying. The benefit game tips off Sunday, October 11, at Centro Fitness, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and a silent auction stacked with autographed sports and music memorabilia up for grabs.
The matchup is a comedy basketball game supporting anti-bullying, according to WOAI, pairing the Court Jesters against the SAPD All-Stars for a night of lighthearted competition with a community purpose. The event is being held at Centro Fitness, located at 3800 Commercial Ave. in San Antonio, a site also listed by mapquest.com with the full ZIP code of 78221.
General admission runs $10, while VIP tickets cost $25, per the same WOAI report. Attendees looking to save some cash have an easy option: bringing a toy to the game qualifies them for half-price admission, a detail the station also confirmed.
Who's Actually Playing
The Court Jesters bring a different kind of talent to the hardwood than their usual gig. The group is a San Antonio-based horn-driven rock band made up of ten musicians, most of whom are local attorneys, according to do210.com. The band typically performs at civic functions, corporate parties, and other benefits, the same listing notes, making Sunday's basketball turn something of a departure from their usual stage.
On the other side of the court, SAPD supports anti-bullying efforts, the WOAI report states, with the department participating in anti-bullying events to connect with the community and reach out to children. The game's organizers extended special thanks to SAPD and SAPOA, along with Blue Cares, Luxury Home Magazine, Graze & Wine, and the Artsy Kid Foundation, a nonprofit that helps children through sports, creative arts, and performing arts.
What's Up For Auction
Beyond the game itself, a silent auction will run alongside the action, offering a lineup of high-profile memorabilia. Items include an autographed George Strait guitar and an autographed Taylor Swift guitar, along with autographed jerseys from Spurs stars Wemby and Manu Ginobili, plus one from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, per WOAI's reporting.
A Broader Push Against Bullying
The game adds to a wider local conversation around bullying that has played out in San Antonio in recent years. San Antonio resident King Kyle Lee created the Anti-Bully Gang to stop bullying and spread positivity across the city, according to a 2024 report from KSAT. Over the three years leading up to that report, the group had helped more than 50 kids, KSAT said, with parents reaching out to Lee on social media asking his group to show up and support children who were being bullied.
Similar efforts have popped up elsewhere, too. A 2025 anti-bullying basketball clinic hosted by Coach Fullard and F.A.M. 640, called “Restraint is Real Strength,” focused on building youth confidence, teamwork, and emotional resilience on and off the court, according to F.A.M. 640.
For San Antonio families looking to spend a Sunday night for a good cause, Sunday's game offers comedy, basketball, and a chance to bid on some big-name memorabilia while supporting anti-bullying work closer to home. Doors open at 6 p.m. at Centro Fitness, with tickets available at the door for $10 general admission or $25 VIP, or half-price with a donated toy.
