Kidd Field
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Kidd Field was the home field of the UTEP Miners in El Paso, Texas. It opened in 1938 and seats 15,000 fans. It still stands today, used for other events.
On-campus stadium that hosted Texas Mines/Texas Western football and the Sun Bowl game until the Sun Bowl Stadium opened in 1963. It is now UTEP's track and field venue.
Stadium facts
- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Status
- Standing, used for other events
- Opened
- 1938
- Closed
- 1962
- Capacity
- 15,000
- Teams
- UTEP Miners (1938–1962)
- Other names
- Larry K. Durham Track at Kidd Field
Teams that played here
- UTEP Miners (FBS), 1938–1962
Plan your trip to Kidd Field
Stadiums near Kidd Field10
- 1FBSSun Bowl Stadium — UTEP Miners same city
- 2FBSAggie Memorial Stadium — New Mexico State Aggies 45 mi
- 3FormerMemorial Stadium — New Mexico State Aggies 45 mi
- 4FormerMiller Field — New Mexico State Aggies 45 mi
- 5FBSUniversity Stadium — New Mexico Lobos 228 mi
- 6FormerZimmerman Field — New Mexico Lobos 228 mi
- 7FBSCasino Del Sol Stadium — Arizona Wildcats 262 mi
- 8FBSGalaxy Stadium — Texas Tech Red Raiders 297 mi
- 9FormerSouth Plains Fairgrounds — Texas Tech Red Raiders 297 mi
- 10FormerTech Stadium — Texas Tech Red Raiders 297 mi
Questions about Kidd Field
Who played at Kidd Field?
Kidd Field was home to the UTEP Miners (1938–1962).
When did Kidd Field open?
Kidd Field opened in 1938.
Is Kidd Field still standing?
Yes. Kidd Field is standing and used for other events.
How many fans did Kidd Field hold?
Kidd Field held about 15,000 fans.
What football stadiums are near Kidd Field today?
Sun Bowl Stadium (UTEP Miners) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org.