26,208 November 11, 1949 Jefferson High vs Fox Technical High
Surface
NexTurf
Construction
Opened
September 20, 1940
Construction cost
$500,000
Architect
Phelps & Dewees & Simmons, A.I.A.
Structural engineer
W.E. Simpson Co.
Tenants
St. Mary's Rattlers (NCAA) (1940-1941) 1947 Alamo Bowl (NCAA) San Antonio Wings (WFL) (1975) San Antonio Thunder (NASL) (1976) San Antonio Gunslingers (USFL) (1984–1985) San Antonio Riders (WLAF) (1991) San Antonio Matadors (SFL) (2000) Corinthians FC SA (NPSL) (2015–2016)[2]
Alamo Stadium is a horseshoe-shaped football and soccer stadium in the Monte Vista Historic District of San Antonio, Texas. Nicknamed "The Rock Pile" due to its primarily limestone construction it was completed in September 1940 as a Works Progress Administration project. The stadium is currently owned and operated by the San Antonio Independent School District as a high school football and soccer facility. It has a seating capacity of 18,500,[3] making it the 3rd largest high school stadium in the state of Texas.[4][5]
Soccer club Corinthians FC of San Antonio were tenants.
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