Strahan Arena

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Strahan Arena is a basketball arena in San Marcos, Texas, home of the Texas State Bobcats (Pac-12, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1982, making it 44 years old in 2026 and seats 10,000 for basketball. It ranks 6th of 9 in the Pac-12 by capacity.

Moved from Sun Belt to Pac-12 in 2026. The closest NBA arena is Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, about 47 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
San Marcos, Texas
Home of
Texas State Bobcats (D-I)
School
Texas State University
Conference
Pac-12
Opened
1982
Capacity
10,000
Size rank in D-I
97th of 360

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Arenas near Strahan Arena10

  1. 1D-IMoody Center — Texas Longhorns (Austin, Texas)27 mi
  2. 2G LeagueH-E-B Center at Cedar Park — Austin Spurs (Cedar Park, Texas)40 mi
  3. 3NBAFrost Bank Center — San Antonio Spurs (San Antonio, Texas)47 mi
  4. 4D-IConvocation Center — UTSA Roadrunners (San Antonio, Texas)47 mi
  5. 5D-IMcDermott Center — Incarnate Word Cardinals (San Antonio, Texas)47 mi
  6. 6D-IReed Arena — Texas A&M Aggies (College Station, Texas)108 mi
  7. 7D-IWilliam J. Nicks Building — Prairie View A&M Panthers (Prairie View, Texas)119 mi
  8. 8D-IFoster Pavilion — Baylor Bears (Waco, Texas)119 mi
  9. 9D-IBernard Johnson Coliseum — Sam Houston Bearkats (Huntsville, Texas)153 mi
  10. 10NBAToyota Center — Houston Rockets (Houston, Texas)154 mi

Questions about Strahan Arena

Where do the Texas State Bobcats play home games?

The Texas State Bobcats play at Strahan Arena in San Marcos, Texas.

How many people does Strahan Arena hold?

Strahan Arena seats 10,000 for basketball.

When did Strahan Arena open?

Strahan Arena opened in 1982.

What other arenas are near Strahan Arena?

Moody Center in Austin is about 27 miles away. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.