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Miner Walk
The Miners arrive through cheering fans before entering the Sun Bowl before every home game.
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1963Opened
46,000Capacity
Open AirRoof
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The basics
About Sun Bowl Stadium
El Paso football stadium famous for mountain scenery and the Sun Bowl game.
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- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Location
- El Paso
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Status
- active
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Special EventsIconic
Pickaxe Tradition
The ceremonial pickaxe symbolizes the university's mining heritage and is celebrated throughout game day.
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Gold Rush Band
The marching band performs one of the Southwest's premier pregame shows.
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Architecture
Franklin Mountains Backdrop
The Franklin Mountains rise behind the Sun Bowl — one of college football’s most dramatic natural settings.
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Architecture
Scenic Overlook
Overlook of the bowl, Franklin Mountains, and the El Paso–Juárez borderland.
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History
1988 Sun Bowl Legacy
Display celebrating UTEP's historic bowl tradition.
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History
Don Haskins Legacy Connection
Honors the legendary UTEP athletics figure.
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History
Khalil Tate / UTEP
Showcases notable football alumni connections.
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History
UTEP Football Timeline
Showcases program history.
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History
UTEP Miners Retired Numbers
Honors UTEP football legends.
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Experience
Miners Walk
Player arrival tradition.
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Experience
Paydirt Pete
The iconic UTEP mascot experience.
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Experience
UTEP Miners Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
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Rituals
Marching Miners
UTEP’s Marching Miners band performs pregame and halftime in the desert bowl.
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Statue
Miner Pickaxe Statue
Sculpture of the Miners’ pickaxe — UTEP’s signature symbol and a Sun Bowl photo stop.
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Displays
Sun Bowl Champions Wall
Wall honoring Sun Bowl champions and UTEP’s bowl history.
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Historic Marker
Sun Bowl Monument
Monument marking the historic Sun Bowl stadium and the bowl game that shares its name.
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Displays
Sun Bowl Museum
Museum exhibits on the Sun Bowl game, UTEP football, and El Paso’s bowl heritage.
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Displays
UTEP Athletics Hall of Fame
Honors Miner legends, coaches, and contributors across UTEP athletics.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 1963-presentUTEP MinersNCAAF
Getting there
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