Freeman Coliseum

These people are scam artists. They forced us to pay $ 15 for parking when we arrived for a concert we already paid $ 100 to see. They are awful people and probably hate puppies too.

First time visiting for a free conference to hear Joyce Meyer speak. This is a great building. Looks big on the outside but compared to others like it, it is on the small side. For me that means any seat is a good one. The staff was great answering my questions about getting around and helping me find a seat. The place was clean and I didn’t feel like the person next to me was almost sitting in my lap. Only downside… it was super cold! Had I known I would’ve put on warmer clothes. It stinks because I’m the kind of person when it’s cold, I get sleepy. So while waiting for the conference to start I was yawning and ready to doze off. Other than that it was a great visit and I’m looking forward to my next chance to visit again.

Interesting… Very interesting. In a very good way.
Last Wednesday evening I visited the Freeman Coliseum as part of a conference that I attended. The last hurrah of my few days in San Antonio was a musical performance opened by LeAnn Rimes with Foreigner as the main attraction along with a rodeo in between shows.
Both shows were great acts but what I was surprised by was the rodeo. I actually enjoyed watching them! I really didn’t know what the heck was going on but I know we were all cheering these guys to hang on for at least eight seconds. It was actually a great experience.
My only gripe about the place was that the stadium style seating was a bit small so you were a little too close to the people around you.

This is an older facility but it’s in decent condition. It isn’t in the best area so be sure to lock your car and take your valuables! It gets a bit cold inside the arena so be sure to bring a jacket. The seats are typical plastic seats and not the most comfortable things but they’re fine for an hour or two.
There’s a few concession stands. If you have a food allergy you’re better off sneaking in food. They only really have popcorn, hotdogs, nachos and candy.
The facility provides catering to those who put on the event. That food as well isn’t amazing and there isn’t a gluten free option. The gluten free option they gave us wasn’t actually gluten free. It was vegetarian which is not anywhere near the same as gluten free.
The bathrooms could use a renovation but they aren’t the worst I’ve ever seen.

Here at this place to see my beau graduated it’s a smaller version of the alamo
least it has a/​c. But it was an ok building.

This coliseum is old school! It’s right next door to the AT&T Center, so there’s plenty of parking, and they always blast the a/​c!
Yea, it’s a bit run down, but they’re supposed to be starting some sort of renovation in the near future. The restrooms are clean, but rather worn down from the decades of use. This used to be the primo place in San Antonio to catch a concert, or the rodeo. But now they do all that next door at the AT&T Center.
Still, there aren’t very many bad seats, and it’s a great place to catch a NCAA sporting event, or a gun show!
I actually like going to this place, and checking out the events. It seems relaxed, and there are plenty of places on the concourse to get food and drinks.

I don’t even know how I became the Duke here.
I just parked here one night long.
The parking lot if fine.
They should have more signs that tell you how to get to the other side of the highway on foot.
They also should have more signs how to get out of this place.
Not everybody that comes here knows the city and there way around.

This is where the Original Spurs Staduim was before the AT&T center was built. I was on the property for a rodeo meeting, and inside was a very kind gentleman who gave me directions to where I needed to be. I hope to go back to take another look around.

Before the AT&T center, there was the Joe Freeman Colisuem. It is adjacent and smaller than the AT&T center but it packs a good punch. There is real nostalgia walking into this old building. The place is small and cozy. The seats are super cushiony. If you go to a show or event there, any seat would be nice. The rodeo usually uses it for vendors! Parking prices depend on the event! It can be between free and $ 10.

Parking was $ 15 when we were there on Dec 3 for a concert. RIPOFF! We tried to find out about the parking situation in advance by going to the their website since we are from out of town but there was nothing. What exactly is the $ 15 charge for? They don’t park your car! You could tell from the parking attendant’s attitude (or should I call him a robber?) that there were a lot of complaints about the cost.

Like Heather F, I too made the trek down to Freeman to see Mr Maynard James Keenan and associates.
As far as venues go, it’s not too bad. Parking was a mere $ 5…I remember paying $ 20-​$ 30 in the ’90’s in DC for shows. It was my first time here, so I was a little confused. I knew it was close to the AT&T center… I didn’t realize it was practically on top of it!
Security getting in was quick and efficient. Doors to the inner sanctum were aplenty and seats were easy to find. Restrooms were ample and shockingly clean. The main corridors were lined with concession stands pushing overpriced beer, margaritas, and the usual crap food.
The air simply doesn’t move in this place. It’s stagnant and hot in there. The AC units simply didn’t handle the droves of metal heads.
We took some time to wander around and realized that the views from almost anywhere were pretty decent! Sound was spot on and the event staff seemed pretty well organized for the most part.
After the show, we joined the mad dash to the parking lot. In anticipation, they had opened all the exits and allowed parking lot egress from every available exit, making leaving pretty quick and painless.
Would I return here? Maybe… if there was I show I felt worthy of me dealing with the headache of a large venue. Is it the best venue I’ve seen a show at? Not by a long shot. All in all, though, it was a pretty solid venue.

Freeman Coliseum is the step child to the shiny brand new AT&T Center which is located next door. Built in the post World War II boom (think late 1940’s) it certainly isn’t any sort of fabulous Art Deco design like what you would find in Los Angeles but that’s okay because it serves its purpose. Over the decades Freeman has been host to a variety of musical talent, trade shows, graduations and most significantly the rodeo.
Last night I drove 90 miles to the Freeman Coliseum to see A Perfect Circle. I love how they don’t gouge you on parking and only charge $ 5. The venue is like a round concrete dome that could probably survive a nuclear war. Holding a max of around 11,000 people you can comfortably watch most bands who perform here as it isn’t too big or too small.
The security last night was all over the map from stringent at times to turning a blind eye at others. A lot of people crowded near the stage (hey, it’s Maynard how else are you going to catch a glimpse of him back there singing in the shadows?) and security was okay for it until about 30 minutes into the show when all of sudden they decided to check tickets to see if you had «front row seating». WTF? It is a rock concert pit. That was super annoying and distracting.
Though it’s been said air conditioning was invented by the Romans (or was it the Chinese?) hundreds of years ago the Freeman didn’t have a/​c until 1979. Though you wouldn’t have known this last night as it was hot as Hades in there, yikes! Perhaps they are still working the kinks out of that. Bring a fan.
Of course beer and food is overpriced and just average. At least the bathrooms are clean. All in all do-​able but forgettable. What was the name of this venue again? Oh yes. Freeman Coliseum.

Have been to this venue many times for different events. Recently went to my nephews HS graduation ceremony here. Parking always available for $ 5. Walked in and immediately told that i cannot bring my bottled water in. Had to chug the thing right there in front of the guard. Once we got inside, noticed a vendor selling the exact same water. Not very cool. Have some class already. Not a fan of places that throw away common sense so that they can make a buck off of you.

The Freeman Coliseum is small but it serves it’s purpose. We saw Yo Gabba Gabba live here, and it seemed perfect for this event. At the time there was some renovations going on, but it was not too much of inconvenance. According to WiKipedia the Freeman Coliseum was built in 1949; now thats pretty old. so, if you’re from San Antonio Im sure your parents have seen a few shows here. So based on the age of Freeman Coliseum you really can’t be too harsh on when reviewing it. The architecture is outdated, but I’m sure in 1949 it was the happening place to for a concert. It’s still used for the San Antonio livestock show, and carnival part of the rodeo. The consession prices seemed to be cheaper than the AT&T center, but then again I didn’t pay $ 80 for a ticket. Overall I have to give the Freeman Coliseum 3 stars; I was not blown away by this place.