Sun Bowl Stadium
Sun Bowl Stadium is a college football stadium in El Paso, Texas, home of the UTEP Miners, who play in the Mountain West of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1963, making it 63 years old in 2026 and seats 51,500 fans. It ranks 2nd of 10 in the Mountain West by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Moved from Conference USA to the Mountain West in 2026.
Stadium facts
- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Home of
- UTEP Miners
- School
- University of Texas at El Paso
- Conference
- Mountain West
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1963
- Capacity
- 51,500
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Size rank in FBS
- 52nd of 138
Famous games at Sun Bowl Stadium
- 1963: Texas Western beat North Texas State in the stadium opener
- 2007: The Nation beat Texas 24-20 in the Texas vs. The Nation all-star game
Plan your trip to Sun Bowl Stadium
Stadiums near Sun Bowl Stadium10
- 1FBSAggie Memorial Stadium — New Mexico State Aggies 52 mi
- 2FBSUniversity Stadium — New Mexico Lobos 232 mi
- 3FBSCasino Del Sol Stadium — Arizona Wildcats 272 mi
- 4FBSGalaxy Stadium — Texas Tech Red Raiders 290 mi
- 5FBSMountain America Stadium — Arizona State Sun Devils 345 mi
- 6FCSWalkup Skydome — Northern Arizona Lumberjacks 388 mi
- 7FCSAnthony Field at Wildcat Stadium — Abilene Christian Wildcats 390 mi
- 8FCSMemorial Stadium — Tarleton State Texans 478 mi
- 9FBSAlamodome — UTSA Roadrunners 492 mi
- 10FCSGayle and Tom Benson Stadium — Incarnate Word Cardinals 492 mi
Questions about Sun Bowl Stadium
Where do the UTEP Miners play home games?
The UTEP Miners play at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas.
How many people does Sun Bowl Stadium hold?
Sun Bowl Stadium has a capacity of 51,500.
When did Sun Bowl Stadium open?
Sun Bowl Stadium opened in 1963.
Does Sun Bowl Stadium have grass or turf?
Sun Bowl Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Sun Bowl Stadium?
Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces is about 52 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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