Sun Bowl is a stadium with a distinctive amphitheater feel—built into a natural “bowl,” it delivers a memorable silhouette and clear sightlines from the stands. Opened in 1963, it has become one of the region’s signature sports stages, hosting UTEP Miners football and the annual NCAA Sun Bowl game. Depending on the event setup, capacity typically sits in the ~46,000 to 51,500 range, making it a strong fit for major games and large-scale productions.
Inside, the experience feels close and energetic: the steep seating bowl helps crowd noise and music carry, while upgraded features—such as large video boards and premium areas (club seating, loge boxes, and suites)—add comfort and a more modern game-day flow. It’s a venue where college-football tradition and concert-scale atmosphere naturally meet.
You’ll find it at 2701 Sun Bowl Dr, El Paso, United States. For entry, most visitors follow on-site signage to the surrounding parking areas, with designated drop-off options (taxi/rideshare) typically positioned along the primary approaches to the gates. For broader city transportation and how to get around beyond the venue area, see the city guide below on this page.