Sames Auto Arena History

People looking to spend a great night out in the Laredo, Texas area are well aware that the best place to be is the Sames Auto Arena which has been home to many of the best events in the area for years. The venue first opened in 2002 and was known as the Laredo Entertainment Center from that time up until 2010 when it became the Laredo Energy Arena. It has been known as the Sames Auto Arena since 2018. The arena has been home to countless concerts, hockey games, basketball games, wrestling events, conventions, arena football games, and much more since it opened. The popular venue is situated right in the heart of downtown Laredo and is surrounded by plenty of great places to eat or enjoy a drink before whatever event you are planning to attend at the arena. Be sure to get your tickets for the Sames Auto Arena from StubHub as soon as possible because they regularly sell out quickly.

Sames Auto Arena Events

Concerts are the biggest draws to Sames Auto Arena in Texas, especially when big time acts like Ricky Martin, Mana, Camila, 3 Doors Down, Seether, Alejandra Guzman, and more come to town. Stand-up comedy makes up a big part of the schedule as well with comedians like Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, and Steve Harvey performing side-splitting routines. In addition to everything else stage productions like Yo Gabba Gabba Live, Mythbusters Live, and Celtic Thunder are regularly staged at Sames Auto Arena. Whatever your tastes you are sure to find something of interest happening there.

Austin, Texas

Laredo is not far from Austin, Texas which is known as The Live Music Capital of the World and there are countless venues to explore so that no matter what kind of music you prefer there is sure to be live music to suit your taste being played on any given night. The city was named after Stephen F. Austin who is considered the father of Texas. When visiting Austin be sure to check out Zilker Park which is a favorite tourist destination. Zilker Park has made its presence in Austin since the early 1900s, when the land was first donated by Andrew Jackson Zilker. The park includes hike and bike trails, and is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Perhaps best-known during one weekend a year as host to the huge Austin City Limits Music Festival, Zilker Park also sells occasional sports tickets and tickets to other events, as well.

Sames Auto Arena Layout

For its biggest productions Sames Auto Arena allows more than 11,000 guests and there is not a single bad seat in the house. Whether you are attending a concert, a theatrical production, or stand-up comedy you are guaranteed to have an unforgettable time when you get tickets for a show at Sames Auto Arena.

Trivia

The Sames Auto Arena is not currently home to any professional sports teams but has been the home of the CHL's Laredo Bucks, the AF2's Laredo Lobos and Laredo Law, and the LSFL's Laredo Rattlesnakes.