Since its inception in 2002, Sames Auto Arena has been home to numerous high-quality events. The Sames Auto Arena is a first-class facility that has established itself as the premier entertainment of South Texas. With 32,000 square feet of continuous open floor space, the Sames Auto Arena has the largest indoor convention space in Laredo, Texas. The 178,000 square foot facility boasts a seating capacity of 10,000 with 14 luxury suites, six meeting rooms and 2,000 parking spaces. This entertainment hub for the city of Laredo is operated by ASM Global, the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences and global leader in venue and event strategy and management. Exceptional live shows have stopped in Laredo’s only arena, which include household names like MANA, Ricky Martin, Journey, Elton John, KISS, Shakira, Maluma, J Balvin, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Rihanna, to nationally televised events like WWE Raw and Fox Sports 1 Boxing. Family shows and other entertainment include Disney On Ice, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, Cirque du Soleil, Public Ice Skating and more!