Per a Spurs press release:
The San Antonio Spurs announced plans for their Black Heritage Night game, presented by Spectrum, taking place on Saturday, Feb. 7 as the Spurs host the Dallas Mavericks, tipping off at 5 p.m. This theme night is part of the Spurs month-long celebration of Black History Month, presented by Spectrum, with the organization’s 2026 theme being “Built by Black History, Elevated by Black Voices,” and will feature a $40,000 donation and in-game Leaders and Legacies spotlight, special jersey ticket package and more. Additionally, throughout the month, Spurs player Harrison Barnes and his family will support multiple local nonprofit organizations in the San Antonio community.
Activations include:
Leaders and Legacies Grants: The Spurs will distribute $40,000 in grants to four local organizations whose work strengthens health, education, culture and opportunity across San Antonio. In partnership with Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, the organizations will also be honored during in-game Leaders & Legacies tributes:
Gardopia Gardens will receive a $10,000 grant in honor of founder and CEO Stephen Lucke, recognizing the organization’s leadership in community wellness, and garden-based education.
Ella Austin Community Center will receive a $10,000 grant in honor of Beverly Watts Davis, supporting one of San Antonio’s longest-standing East Side institutions serving children, families and seniors.
Exclusive Black Heritage Night Ticket Package: Fans can celebrate with a one-of-a-kind Spurs Black Heritage jersey and Coyote bobble head included exclusively as part of the ticket package. Jerseys and bobbleheads are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A portion of the proceeds from the ticket package will go toward investing and supporting the local community, including Black owned businesses, nonprofits and programs through Spurs Give.
Pregame Check Presentation: Prior to tipoff, the Spurs will present a $4,000 donation to the San Antonio Zulu Association (SAZA) in recognition of the organization’s longstanding commitment to cultural celebration, civic engagement and philanthropy in San Antonio.
Halftime Performance: The Mu Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. from Texas State University will perform a step routine during halftime.
In addition to the Spurs donations, Harrison Barnes and his wife Brittany are donating $150,000 to 10 local nonprofit organizations.
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