Wembanyama Skips Six Flags Rides Before Spurs Opener

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joined several teammates at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio for the park's annual Fright Fest celebration ahead of the team's 2026-27 NBA season opener. The 7-foot-4 player avoided the amusement park's rides because he could not safely meet their height requirements, explaining his decision during a team media session on Monday, October 19.

The outing brought Wembanyama together with teammates Julian Champagnie, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, Devin Vassell, Tobias Harris and others. According to reports from Express News and the San Antonio Express-News' sister publication MySA, the players visited the Halloween-themed attraction shortly before San Antonio's opening game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Fright Fest features haunted houses, scare zones, costumed characters and thrill rides. Wembanyama's towering stature attracted attention from other visitors, with people recognizing the basketball star as he walked through the park.

Onlookers called out, "It's Wemby!" as the center, wearing a magenta hoodie, moved around the venue with his teammates.

During Monday's shootaround, Wembanyama explained why he stayed off the attractions. His decision was related to safety rather than a restriction imposed by his NBA contract.

"I didn't do any rides," Wembanyama said at the Spurs' Monday shootaround.

He then explained the practical limitation that prevented him from joining his teammates on the rides.

"I can't do it safely," Wembanyama said.

When asked whether his contract prohibited roller coaster rides, the center indicated that no such contractual restriction was responsible for his decision. Instead, he took a lighthearted approach to avoiding the attractions.

"I'd rather not do it at all," Wembanyama joked.

MySA reported that Wembanyama had enjoyed roller coasters as a child but eventually grew too tall for some attractions. The report also included his explanation of the park's height restrictions, offering additional context for his decision to remain on the ground.

"I didn’t do any rides. I can’t do it safely...," Wembanyama said during the press conference.

His comments indicated that the physical requirements of the attractions, rather than a lack of interest in amusement parks, shaped his decision. The report noted that his experience with roller coasters changed as he grew taller.

Wembanyama also addressed the park's restrictions directly when discussing why he could not board the rides.

"I didn’t pass the height requirement," Wembanyama said.

The visit provided an opportunity for San Antonio's young roster to spend time together away from basketball before the regular season began. The outing took place just before the Spurs' scheduled home opener at the Frost Bank Center.

San Antonio was scheduled to face the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8:30 p.m. Central time on Tuesday, October 20, beginning its 2026-27 regular season. MySA reported that Wembanyama was expected to play in the opener, citing Yahoo Sports.