Welcome to Sames Auto Arena, a premier multi-use arena in Laredo, Texas. Located at 6700 Arena Blvd, this 32,000 square foot, adaptable space is known as the largest indoor convention space in South Texas. Since opening under the Sames Auto Arena name in 2018 (formerly Laredo Entertainment Center and Laredo Energy Arena), the venue has hosted world‑class concerts, major sports, family shows, and touring productions. Whether you’re planning a big arena concert, a family show, or a corporate event, we’ve got you covered with clear seating configurations, ample parking, and convenient access.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Location/address: 6700 Arena Blvd, Laredo, TX 78041.
Venue type/cloor space: multi‑use arena with 32,000 sq ft contiguous open space, described as the largest indoor convention space in South Texas.
Current name and history: named Sames Auto Arena since 2018; formerly Laredo Entertainment Center (2002–2010) and Laredo Energy Arena (2010–2018).
Capacity (varies by configuration): End Stage 9,622; Concert 3/4 House 6,780; Concert 1/2 House 4,144; Ice Hockey 8,065; Arena Football 8,067; Basketball 8,665.
Parking: Over 2,000 well‑lit parking spaces.
Notable events hosted: has hosted Shakira, Elton John, Cher, WWE, Santana, ZZ Top, Juanes, Ricky Martin, Kiss, Enrique Iglesias, Bad Bunny, Maluma, Pitbull, and Cirque du Soleil, among others.
Nearby hotels: TownePlace Suites by Marriott Laredo (about 0.1 mile); Staybridge Suites Laredo Inter (about 0.3 miles); Holiday Inn Express Laredo – Event Center Area nearby.
Transit access: El Metro public transit serves Laredo with a downtown El Metro Transit Center (1301 Farragut St.); nearby routes can access the arena area via Jacaman Rd/Arena Blvd.
Seating/chart notes: seating varies from full to partial house; the arena includes 14 luxury suites and a Club Level with a bar; directions pages detail access and parking lots A–D.