About this venue
El Paso County Coliseum is a multi-purpose arena in El Paso, known for combining classic indoor-venue architecture with a long-standing role in concerts, sporting events, rodeos, family shows and large-scale productions. With a capacity of around 6,500 visitors, the venue is large enough for powerful stage performances while still offering a clear and accessible event experience.
Inside, the arena is designed to support many different event formats, from live music and ice shows to sports and arena entertainment. Visitors can expect practical seating layouts, expanded concourses, concession areas and an atmosphere that adapts well to the scale of each production. This flexibility gives the venue its recognizable character and makes it an important destination for buying tickets to a wide range of events.
The venue is located at 4100 East Paisano Drive, El Paso, Texas 79905, United States. Access to the entrance is supported by a large on-site parking area, with arrival points positioned close to the main approach routes around the complex. For broader information about getting around the city and arriving from other parts of El Paso, the city description below continues naturally from here.
About the city: El Paso
El Paso, a dynamic city in far West Texas, blends the energy of a major American urban hub with the distinctive charm of borderland culture. With a strong entertainment scene, visitors often choose it for concerts, top-level sports, and other large events that draw crowds from across the wider region. The city also offers a relaxed vibe, warm hospitality, and plenty to do—so every night out feels like a complete experience, not just a trip to a venue.
A key advantage is convenient access: local transit Sun Metro serves major areas with bus routes, while the faster Brio corridors make it easier to move between important districts. Downtown, the El Paso Streetcar is especially handy, linking uptown and downtown and simplifying travel to many popular central spots. If you’re flying in, El Paso International Airport (ELP) sits close to the city for a quick, straightforward arrival, while rail travelers can rely on Union Depot (Amtrak) as a well-known station point. With a clear road network and logical main routes, getting to arenas and stadiums is typically low-stress.
Before or after the event, it’s worth exploring downtown and pausing at San Jacinto Plaza, where the city’s pulse is easy to feel. Nature lovers often head for views in the Franklin Mountains, and a walk along the Rio Grande provides a calmer contrast to an evening schedule. For history and local character, the Mission Trail and museum stops like the El Paso Museum of Art are excellent options, and food fans will quickly find great Tex-Mex flavors and late-night bites. All of this makes El Paso an ideal backdrop for an event trip—with enough extras to tempt you to stay a little longer.