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The San Antonio Spurs\u2019 schedule for the upcoming season includes games in France and England, with a league-high 34 appearances on national TV. It also includes three \u201chome\u201d games in Austin.<\/p>\n

While the Spurs continue to grow their fanbase along the I-35 corridor, they\u2019re also trying to fund a massive arena complex set in San Antonio\u2019s aging downtown. It\u2019s been a delicate dance as the Spurs reaffirm their commitment to San Antonio while also growing their reach throughout Texas and abroad.<\/p>\n

Spurs CEO RC Buford issued a carefully worded statement after the schedule release<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSan Antonio is home, and we\u2019re looking forward to bringing our community together while reaching audiences in Austin, Paris and Manchester,\u201d the statement read. \u201cWe\u2019re excited for what this season will bring to our fans and proud to represent San Antonio and share the spirit, culture and community that make our city special everywhere the Spurs take the court.\u201d<\/p>\n

San Antonio has been the Spurs\u2019 home since 1973, but they are only playing 36 regular-season games in the city this season due to their participation in the Global Games with international superstar Victor Wembanyama. They also added a third game in Austin early in the season, which coincides with a massive sports weekend in the Texas capital.<\/p>\n

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NBA Draft 2026: Winners and Losers from Round 1<\/div>\n
Zach Harper and CJ Moore<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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