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.

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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.
Sun Bowl (stadium)
Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, Texas (on or adjacent to the UTEP campus)
31.7734, -106.5086

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.

Fall
September-November · 55-85°F (13-29°C)
College football season; cooler evenings and vibrant crowd energy during game days.
Spring
March-May · 60-80°F (15-27°C)
Milder weather for tours and occasional events; fewer large crowds.

Weather & Climate near Sun Bowl (stadium) #

Climate

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.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 14°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of 1°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. The driest month with just 4 mm.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
26°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
13° 31°

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 36°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
18° 36°

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
20° 36°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with 45 mm of rain.

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 35°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 32°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
10° 27°

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C. Almost no rain.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

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