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.
Sun Bowl (stadium) at a Glance#
Address: Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, Texas (on or adjacent to the UTEP campus)
Website: https://www.utepathletics.com/
About Sun Bowl (stadium)#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -1° - 14° | 4° | 10 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 1° - 18° | 8° | 9 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 5° - 22° | 13° | 6 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 8° - 26° | 17° | 4 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 13° - 31° | 22° | 7 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 18° - 36° | 27° | 19 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 36° | 28° | 39 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 20° - 35° | 27° | 45 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 17° - 32° | 24° | 36 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 10° - 27° | 18° | 18 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 20° | 12° | 9 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 0° - 15° | 5° | 17 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
