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UIL State Marching Band Contest Session 1: 5A Prelims

November 2nd, 2026 · 8:30 AM

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100 Montana St, San Antonio, TX, 78203

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Bag policyClear bag policy for most events: small bags/clutches 5.5"x8.5" or smaller; clear fanny pack / clear backpack / clear plastic bags up to 12"x6"x12"; clutch purse 3"x4"; 1-gallon clear plastic storage bag. Diaper bags (with guardian+child, diapering items) and medically necessary bags screened; all bags subject to search. Opaque backpacks, purses, camera bags, non-clear fanny packs, oversized totes, and any non-clear bag larger than 5.5"x8.5" prohibited.Seat and entranceAdd your seat · Doors typically open one (1) hour prior to event start (may vary). Security: walk-through metal detectors; bags checked then ticket scan. Elevators with priority for disabled at Gate 1 (North), Gate 4 (East), Gate 7 (South), Gate 10 (West). Rideshare/taxi/limo drop-off in Lot D at 500 Tower of Americas Way leads to North Plaza Access Control Point (ACP A / H-E-B Plaza). Accessible drop-off in Lot A. Event-day assistance: text ALAMO to 69050.ParkingChoose where to park DiningChoose a pre-event meal Checklist0%0 of 5 complete MerchNo purchases planned

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Planned around 30 min before showtime

30 min before showtime at 8:00 AM

Expected crowd release around 10:00 AM

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Reach Alamodome entrance
by 8:00 AM
30 min before showtime.
Showtime
~8:30 AM
Estimated start for U.I.L. State Marching Band Contest.
Using the ticketed show start of 8:30 AM because no separate headliner set time is listed.
Show ends
~10:00 AM
An estimated 90-minute show puts the main exit wave here.
Estimated
Head home
Pick the exit window that fits how you want the night to end.
- Beat the encore rush
  9:45 AM
  Leave before the final songs if avoiding the first exit wave matters more than the full ending.
  Low confidence
- Likely final song window
  10:00 AM
  Best estimate for the main crowd release based on show pacing.
  Low confidence
- Low-stress exit
  10:20 AM
  Wait for the concourse and rideshare surge to thin before leaving.
  Low confidence

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Head home

Beat the encore rush

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