{
  "id": 15638030,
  "title": "Spurs fans can celebrate new NBA season at free Hemisfair party tonight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/spurs-fans-can-celebrate-new-nba-season-at-free-hemisfair-party",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T18:21:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/spurs-fans-celebrate-nba-season-182152550.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Antonio Spurs enthusiasts can rejoice as the NBA season kicks off with a complimentary celebration at the Hemisfair venue. Scheduled for Monday, October 19, from 6 to 9 p.m., the free tipoff party will take place at the Red McCombs Community Court, situated at 739 E. César E. Chávez Blvd. in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Fans of all ages are welcome to attend this exciting event, designed to foster unity and anticipation for the upcoming Silver and Black season. Alongside the festivities, attendees can indulge in Spurs-themed photo opportunities and other activities aimed at heightening the excitement surrounding the team's return to the court. This Tipoff Week celebration serves as a prelude to San Antonio's regular season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, October 20, at the Frost Bank Center, with tipoff set for 8:30 p.m. As the team prepares to take the court once more, the Hemisfair gathering is just one of numerous events and activities orchestrated by the Spurs to commemorate their return to the NBA arena.",
  "summary": "Spurs fans can celebrate the start of the NBA season at a free tipoff party at Hemisfair in San Antonio on Monday, Oct. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m.",
  "key_points": [
    "San Antonio Spurs fans celebrate free Hemisfair party on October 19",
    "Party at Red McCombs Community Court from 6 to 9 p.m.",
    "Previews regular season opener against Oklahoma City Thunder"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: Maddison inspires Spurs to first league win of season",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/epl-maddison-inspires-spurs-to-first-league-win-of-season",
        "published": "2026-10-19T21:48:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}