SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The City of San Antonio plans to spend $2.3 million to remove and replace a center-hung scoreboard at the Alamodome that was installed in 2019, according to a City Council agenda document.
The document states that the existing scoreboard has experienced “excessive wear and tear” due to repeated dismantling and relocation between configurations in the northern section of the dome and the center of the venue.
The agenda document also states that replacement parts and repair services for the current video board are no longer available.
City officials scheduled a council vote on Thursday on a proposal to install a new LED video scoreboard and display control system from OES-USA, Inc. The city expects the installation to be completed before the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship scheduled for December at the Alamodome.
The proposed purchase includes two new center-hung scoreboards, one configured for stadium use and one for arena use, eliminating the need to move a single unit between setups.
The current scoreboard measures approximately 18 feet by 33 feet. The new stadium configuration scoreboard is planned to measure about 18 feet by 39 feet, while the arena configuration scoreboard is planned at about 15 feet by 33 feet.
The agenda document states that the new systems are expected to last at least 10 years.
Funding for the project would come from the Alamodome Improvement and Contingency Fund.
City officials said the current scoreboard was purchased in October 2019 and has undergone repeated assembly and disassembly for different event configurations. A city representative said the repeated reconfiguration contributed to faster deterioration than typical display lifespans of about 10 years.
The Alamodome underwent $60 million in renovations ahead of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Final Four and another $29 million in upgrades before hosting the event again in 2025.
City officials previously identified long-term infrastructure improvements for the Alamodome, but revised timelines for major renovations. In January, city officials said large-scale upgrades were now projected for around 2035.
A 2025 city-commissioned economic impact analysis identified needs for infrastructure upgrades, digital signage improvements, food and beverage enhancements, and entry plaza upgrades at the venue.
City officials said they plan to continue smaller-scale improvements in the interim while evaluating long-term operating and maintenance costs for the facility.
