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About Steinke Physical Education Center

The Steinke Physical Education Center, commonly known as SPEC, is a versatile multi-use athletics and recreation venue on the campus of Texas A&M University Kingsville in Kingsville, Texas. Officially named Gil E. Steinke Physical Education Center, SPEC hosts TAMUK men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball, and has a long history of regional events including the 2001 NCAA South Central Regional (Women’s Basketball) and multiple Lone Star Conference Basketball Tournaments. With seating for more than 4,000 and a mix of on-floor and bleacher seating across two levels, SPEC remains a central hub for sports and recreation in Kingsville.

Whether you’re a local fan or visiting for a game, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options. We’ll help you plan a smooth trip to this on-campus venue—like having a friend in the business who can secure your seats and answer questions about accessibility, traffic, and logistics.

Need more local context? SPEC’s history as an enduring home for TAMUK athletics and its role in regional championships makes it a familiar stop for fans and teams alike. For updates on events and court branding such as the on-court Hampton Inn name, check the venue and TAMUK athletics channels. When you’re ready to buy, we’ve got your seats secured—no fuss, just reliable access to the event you want.

Travel tip: If you’re driving, plan for on-campus visitor parking with metered areas near Santa Gertrudis Ave. For events, a parking permit may be required.

Public transit options include Paisano Transit (Kleberg County) or TAMUK’s B&G Express shuttle service to campus and nearby towns.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Official address: 910 W Avenue B, Kingsville, TX 78363.
  • Capacity: seating for more than 4,000 fans (basketball/volleyball arena).
  • Venue type: multi-use athletics and recreation center; hosts TAMUK men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball.
  • Seating chart: publicly published seating chart is not readily available; facility features two bleacher levels and on-floor seating.
  • Parking: on-campus visitor parking with metered areas near Santa Gertrudis Ave; visitors may need a $5 daily permit for events.
  • Transit: local transit options include Paisano Transit (Kleberg County) and TAMUK’s B&G Express shuttle service to campus/town.
  • Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Kingsville and TownePlace Suites Kingsville are within a short drive of SPEC.
  • Notable events hosted: 2001 NCAA South Central Regional (Women’s Basketball) and multiple Lone Star Conference Basketball Tournaments; SPEC is the longtime home of TAMUK basketball/volleyball.
  • Renaming/demolition: SPEC is still active as Gil E. Steinke Physical Education Center (aka SPEC); no demolition; on-site branding has included a hotel-branded on-court name (Hampton Inn Court).