US EditionRecord-Breaking Turnout in Bexar County as Voters Decide on Spurs' Arena Relocation
Voters approved a 52.1% majority to fund a $1.3 billion arena via venue tax increase, ensuring the Spurs stay in San Antonio for 30 years with new development plans.
- On Nov 5, 2025, Bexar County voters approved Proposition B to fund a $1.3 billion arena in San Antonio downtown, committing up to $311 million in venue taxes with 52.1% support.
- Spurs leaders argued the change was needed because prior venues failed to spur development and the venue tax, paid mostly by visitors, will not raise property taxes.
- Heavy turnout and pro-Spurs campaign activity added roughly 100,000 votes and delayed early results as San Antonio Spurs leadership pledged private development valued at about $1.4 billion.
- City Council of San Antonio will return in early 2026 to finalize funding, parking, and allocate a $75 million community benefits agreement, while officials project a 60-month timeline for Project Marvel.
- Design work is just beginning, with Spurs chairman Peter J. Holt saying they are 'at the very beginning of the design stage' while the city plans $489 million in tax reinvestments.
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Marietta Daily JournalVoters approve funding for Spurs' new downtown arena
The Spurs received critical approval from Bexar County voters Tuesday on a funding measure to bring a new $1.3 billion arena to downtown San Antonio.
The financing of a new hall in San Antonio was approved on Tuesday for the Spurs of French star Victor Wembanyama. This project estimated at 1.1 billion euros could be completed in 2030.
Voters greenlight Spurs' downtown arena proposal
The San Antonio Spurs are a major step closer to securing a new downtown home, after voters in Bexar County, Texas approved a plan on Tuesday night that would allow officials to commit up to $311 million in venue taxes to help build a multipurpose arena.
Voters back county funding for new $1.3B San Antonio Spurs arena
Publicly funded sports venues have become a tougher sell, but 52.14% support for Prop B paves the way to bring the team back downtown.Voters back plans for new $1.3B downtown San Antonio Spurs arena was first posted on November 4, 2025 at 11:52 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please …
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