Sames Auto Arena
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| Former names | Laredo Arena (planning/construction) Laredo Entertainment Center (2002–10) Laredo Energy Arena (2010–18) |
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| Address | 6700 Arena Boulevard |
| Location | Laredo, Texas, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 27°33′29.70″N 99°27′09.66″W / 27.5582500°N 99.4526833°W |
| Owner | City of Laredo |
| Operator | SMG |
| Capacity | 8,065 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | June 28, 2001 |
| Opened | October 17, 2002 |
| Construction cost | $36.5 million ($66.4 million in 2025 dollars) |
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| Tenants | |
| Laredo Bucks (CHL) (2002–12) Laredo Law (af2) (2004) Laredo Lobos (IFL/af2) (2006–07) Laredo Rattlesnakes (LSFL) (2012–13) Laredo Bucks (USACHL) (2018) | |
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The Sames Auto Arena (formerly known as the Laredo Entertainment Center and Laredo Energy Arena) is a multi-purpose arena in Laredo, Texas. It is located next to Bob Bullock Loop (US 59/Loop 20), on the northeastern side of Laredo. Within the Sames Auto Arena complex, there are several hotels within a walking distance. The Laredo International Airport is also nearby.