Sun Bowl (stadium)
Park El Paso stadium hosting college football and events
The Sun Bowl stadium in El Paso, Texas hosts the annual college football bowl game, UTEP events and occasional concerts; visitors attend sporting fixtures and large public gatherings.
The Sun Bowl is an outdoor football stadium in El Paso, Texas, located on the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) campus and known for hosting the annual collegiate Sun Bowl game. It is a key sporting venue in the city.
Spectators attend college football games, special events and occasional concerts at the stadium; game-day facilities and seating are arranged around the playing field. The stadium atmosphere is tied to UTEP athletics and the December bowl-game tradition.
The site became the long-term home venue for UTEP football and the namesake post-season Sun Bowl game; the bowl game itself dates back many decades as one of the older college bowl games. The stadium has been adapted over time to meet university and event needs.
Situated on the UTEP campus in El Paso, the stadium lies near the Franklin Mountains and is a short drive from downtown El Paso and the U.S.-Mexico border.
- Annual Sun Bowl game: Hosts the annual college football Sun Bowl game each December and serves as the home stadium for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) football program.
How to Get to Sun Bowl (stadium) #
Sun Bowl Stadium is on the UTEP campus in central El Paso. By car it is reachable from I-10 and major city thoroughfares; parking is available on event days. Public transit and campus shuttles also serve the stadium area; check UTEP and El Paso Sun Metro schedules for current routes.
Tips for Visiting Sun Bowl (stadium) #
- If attending a Sun Bowl game, book accommodation well in advance - El Paso fills up for major football weekends.
- For stadium tours or events, check the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) athletics site for schedules and ticketing.
- Arrive early to explore the stadium's historic sections and the views across the Franklin Mountains - the light in late afternoon is especially good for photos.
Best Time to Visit Sun Bowl (stadium) #
Autumn, during football season, is the most active time at the stadium; spring offers calmer visits.
Weather & Climate near Sun Bowl (stadium) #
Sun Bowl (stadium)'s climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of 1°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 4 mm.
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May
May is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is warm with highs of 36°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with 45 mm of rain.
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C. Almost no rain.
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December
December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.