Roadrunner Field - UTSA Roadrunners

Photos by Eric Moreno, Stadium Journey

Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 3.43

Roadrunner Field 6908 N Loop 1604 W San Antonio, TX 78249

UTSA Roadrunners website Roadrunner Field website

Year Opened: 1993 Capacity: 1,000

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UTSA Roadrunners – Roadrunner Field

In 1992, the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) expanded its athletics program to include baseball. The Roadrunners began play at their new on-campus home, Roadrunner Field, the very next season. Almost from the outset, UTSA began making an impact on the college baseball scene.

As members of the Southland Conference, the Roadrunners won the 1994 conference tournament and earned their first bid to the NCAA baseball tournament. They repeated as conference champions in 2005 and subsequently won the regular season championships in 2007, 2008, and 2013. In 2025, UTSA made its deepest postseason run ever by reaching the Super Regionals of the College World Series.

The Roadrunners have done all of this from the friendly confines of “The Birdbath.” The ballpark has been upgraded multiple times over the years, most recently in 2025 in time for the impending 2026 season. This coincides with the most recent success of the program, including a massive investment from the university towards the team. Read on to learn more.

Food & Beverage   3

This score should probably be a 3.5 in all honesty, if decimals were allowed. Before the recent upgrades, there was really only one concession stand available for fans, which frequently backed up and faced long lines at key intervals during games. Now, there are multiple stands – offering up burgers, hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, candy, bottled sodas, water, and beer – as well as food trucks on site.

A new gourmet lemonade stand sits near the entrance, offering up made-from-scratch, unique flavors like blackberry, strawberry, watermelon, and passion fruit. In the tree-lined area beyond the third base line, there is a new taco truck that serves up street tacos, quesadillas, gorditas, and more.

In addition, underneath the overhang behind home plate is now an alcoholic beverage stand serving beer, wine, and spirits. These are all major upgrades and are great for fans.

Atmosphere   3

The upgrades to Roadrunner Field have already helped out with the atmosphere here. The season ticket holder seats behind home plate have all been converted to seatback chairs, and the net around the field has been extended; there is also a combination of grass and field turf that is just more aesthetically pleasing. With the promise of a new video board before next season, the field will be even more on par with others in the American Conference.

The berm seating in right field and the tree-lined area in left are both great places for fans who want to bring in lawn chairs or blankets from which to watch the game, and have a great chance of snagging a foul ball.

Behind the third-base stands, the team has a merchandise tent for fans to purchase jerseys, pennants, and caps. In addition, on the right centerfield wall, UTSA lists out their championships and NCAA tournament appearances. Lastly, the team has done a great job in updating the signage at the ballpark. All in all, it’s a great time to be a Roadrunners fan.

Neighborhood   4

Roadrunner Field is located on UTSA’s main campus, which is on the far northwest side of town. As such, both are about a 30-35-minute drive from San Antonio’s downtown. Despite this, there is plenty to do in the vicinity of campus.

First things first, UTSA’s basketball and volleyball programs both play on campus at the Historic Convocation Center. While volleyball season will be over by the time you come for baseball, basketball will still be going on during the first few weeks of baseball games. If you time your visit right, you should be able to double up on the action.

Other things to do include activities that are literally right across the street from campus – you can view Six Flags Fiesta Texas and its larger roller coasters directly from the university. Open year-round and open late during the summer, the largest theme park in the area is a perfect spot for fans of all ages to visit either before or after games at Roadrunner Field.

If you’re looking for something with a little slower pace, the Shops at La Cantera are also right across the street from campus. Home to dozens of shops and restaurants ranging from Abercrombie & Fitch to Chanel, this shopping center is a very popular place for visitors.

The shops are also home to a restaurant that shouldn’t be missed; Palenque Grille specializes in Pacific Mexican cuisine. This is not the Tex-Mex you’d probably expect when visiting the Alamo City, but it is truly something special.

Also, right at the tail end of UTSA Blvd, you’ll find a San Antonio staple – while Burger Boy is a chain, it offers some of the most popular burger-and-fries spots in town. Known for their Working Man’s Special and their Orange Freeze, Burger Boy offers a great taste of good old-fashioned American nostalgia at a still affordable price.

For lodging, you’re going to need to drive a few minutes from Roadrunner Field; UTSA’s campus is pretty spread out and takes up much of the real estate on its side of the highway. There are a few places to stay within a 5 to 10-minute drive, including DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Northwest and Drury Inn & Suites San Antonio Near La Cantera Pkwy. Both are very close to the stadium and should meet most budgets.

Fans   5

Fan interest in UTSA baseball is at an all-time high this season. Before the start of this year’s campaign, the number of season tickets sold reached an all-time high. This is reflected in what you are seeing in the stands this year, as the Roadrunners are achieving a virtual sellout at every home game.

The stands are filled with fans decked out in UTSA orange, blue, and white. They are loud, and they stay until the end of each game. Again, it is a great time to be a Roadrunners fan.

Access   4

UTSA’s campus and Roadrunner Field are easily accessible from most parts of San Antonio. Sandwiched between Interstate 10 and Loop 1604, there is ample signage marking the way to the campus, and even more signs on campus leading to the ballpark.

Once on-site, parking is ample and free, which is a great bargain.

If you’re flying in from out of town, the campus is a 15-minute drive from San Antonio International Airport. Or, if you choose not to drive, the city’s public transportation option, VIA Metropolitan Transit, has express routes to campus.

Return on Investment   4

Single-game tickets for UTSA Roadrunners baseball start at just $12 each. However, this will only get you spots in either of the bleachers on the first and third baselines – the seatbacks behind home plate are all virtually sold out. However, you can find some on the secondary market if that’s your prerogative.

Concessions are very affordable, with alcohol being the highest-priced item. The parking is free, as mentioned previously, which helps cut down your costs for attending games at Roadrunner Field.

Extras   1

This area is still one where UTSA lags behind other college programs. Aside from some games between innings and some giveaways for fans at certain times of the year, there isn’t much else to write home about in this section.

Final Thoughts

For full disclosure, I’m a UTSA alum and I have taken great pride in watching the rise of the baseball program here. I am especially glad to see the university and the athletics program invest in baseball. While there is still a long way to go for Roadrunner Field to match what is going on in the rest of the conference, signs are pointing in a good direction. In the meantime, if you’re in San Antonio and looking for an inexpensive escape on a spring day, make your way to campus and watch the Roadrunners.

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