US EditionVictor Wembanyama and the Spurs Launch a New ‘Supporter’s Section’ with Tryouts This Sunday
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs seek committed fans for a $999 membership supporter group featuring chants, drums, and rituals to energize home games, requiring 75% attendance.
- On Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs announced tryouts for a new 'Supporters Section,' with Victor Wembanyama set to attend on Sunday at Frost Bank Center.
- Inspired by European soccer and basketball fan traditions, Victor Wembanyama described the idea as a way to boost home-court advantage and energize supporters at Frost Bank Center.
- Members must pledge to attend at least 75% of home games and pay a $999 membership fee, with tryouts requiring participants to be at least 18 or accompanied by a parent, the San Antonio Spurs say.
- The Spurs said selected members will be contacted in the days after tryouts, but participation does not guarantee selection, according to the team.
- The initiative positions Spurs fans to rally for a playoff push; Wembanyama is medically cleared for the 2025-26 Regular Season and the Supporters Section will gather in Section 114 to vote on its name.
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