Stadiums / Sun Bowl Stadium
Sun Bowl Stadium
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El Paso
Stadium information
- Type
- stadium
- Capacity
- 46,000
- Opened
- 1963
- Roof
- Open Air
- Surface
- FieldTurf
- Home teams
- UTEP Miners
- League
- NCAAF
- Sports
- Football
- Categories
- sport_football
- Timezone
- America/Denver
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Location
- El Paso
El Paso football stadium famous for mountain scenery and the Sun Bowl game.
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Home team history
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UTEP Miners
1963-present · NCAAF
Features · Architecture
Desert Sunset Views
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The stadium is known for memorable evening scenery.
Franklin Mountains Backdrop
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The stadium provides one of the most dramatic mountain views in college football.
Features · History
1988 Sun Bowl Legacy
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Display celebrating UTEP's historic bowl tradition.
Don Haskins Legacy Connection
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the legendary UTEP athletics figure.
Khalil Tate / UTEP
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Showcases notable football alumni connections.
Sun Bowl Game History
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Display honoring decades of bowl games played at the venue.
UTEP Athletics Hall of Fame
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Miners legends, athletes, coaches, and contributors.
UTEP Football Timeline
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Showcases program history.
UTEP Miners Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors UTEP football legends.
Features · Experience
Miners Walk
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Player arrival tradition.
Orange and Blue Tailgating
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Pregame gatherings featuring El Paso culture.
Paydirt Pete
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The iconic UTEP mascot experience.
Sun Bowl Photo Locations
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Famous stadium views for visitors.
UTEP Miners Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes access.
Traditions
Miner Walk Iconic Must experience
Pregame · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Miners arrive through cheering fans before entering the Sun Bowl before every home game.
Pickaxe Tradition Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The ceremonial pickaxe symbolizes the university's mining heritage and is celebrated throughout game day.
Paydirt Pete Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Paydirt Pete is one of college football's most recognizable mascot traditions.
Gold Rush Band Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The marching band performs one of the Southwest's premier pregame shows.
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