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Sun Bowl Stadium

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Sun Bowl Stadium is a stadium at 2501 Sun Bowl Drive in El Paso, TX.

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Event-day answers for Sun Bowl Stadium

FanProof verdictFor UTEP football at Sun Bowl Stadium, premium gates open 90 minutes before kickoff and other gates open one hour before kickoff. North and south ticket windows open three hours before kickoff and close after halftime; will call is at the north box office with matching photo ID.

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Bags & entry

UTEP’s 2026 football guide permits clear bags, explicitly INCLUDING CLEAR BACKPACKS, up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or a clear gallon freezer bag. A clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5, with or without a handle/strap, may be separate or inside the clear bag. Medically necessary bags require inspection/approval. Confirm carry quantities and infant supplies; no ordinary diaper-bag exception is listed. Rejected items must return to a vehicle or be discarded, and UTEP is not responsible for items left outside gates.

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Reviewed bag sizes

Clear bag or backpack

up to12 × 6 × 12 in

12 in12 in6 in

Small clutch

up to4.5 × 6.5 in

6.5 in4.5 in

Depth not listed by source.

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UTEP’s 2026 football guide permits clear bags, explicitly INCLUDING CLEAR BACKPACKS, up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or a clear gallon freezer bag. A clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5, with or without a handle/strap, may be separate or inside the clear bag. Medically necessary bags require inspection/approval. Confirm carry quantities and infant supplies; no ordinary diaper-bag exception is listed. Rejected items must return to a vehicle or be discarded, and UTEP is not responsible for items left outside gates.

Confirm your actual event, exact bag style, carry quantities and necessary exceptions before travel.

Drawings are not to scale or an orientation guide. Check every side against the venue’s listed measurements.

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Will my bag fit?

Pick a bag to compare it with Sun Bowl Stadium's published limit.

Dimensions only: bag type, contents, material and screening rules still apply. Preset sizes are typical, not your exact bag. Security staff make the final call at the gate.

Events, tickets & arrival timeline

Your event day

Travel time
  1. 10:45 AM
    Leave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
  2. 11:15 AMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
  3. 12:00 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
  4. AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home

Times are in the venue's local time.

Venue details
Venue typeStadium
CapacityNot publishedCheck the layout and available seating for your event.
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When to arrive

For UTEP football at Sun Bowl Stadium, premium gates open 90 minutes before kickoff and other gates open one hour before kickoff. North and south ticket windows open three hours before kickoff and close after halftime; will call is at the north box office with matching photo ID. Guest Services is behind Sections 12 and 22. The 2026 fan guide directs rideshare drop-off outside Memorial Gym by Randolph Drive and RA2, approaching from Mesa Street via Robinson Avenue.

Transit & the journey home

Use the entrance at 2501 Sun Bowl Drive, El Paso, TX 79902.

Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Parking

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Parking At A Glance

What to do
Limited parking available adjacent to the stadium.

Location

2501 Sun Bowl Drive

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Seats & viewsSeat charts · Event layouts vary

Seats & views

Accessibility

UTEP’s 2026 guide lists accessible parking in GR3, GR5 and DA1 with a valid state placard, and accessible positions in sections 3/5/7, 13/15 and 19 at concourse level, plus designated premium areas. Apollo transport is PAID, listed at $25 per game; arrange current service through the Miner Athletic Club at 915-747-8759. The elevator behind section 8 serves eligible guests; Foster Tower elevators are premium/media only. Confirm your assigned accessible/companion position, exact route and transport rate. This is not a free wheelchair loan.

Find your section

Seating maps & views

Match the layout to your event before choosing seats. Stage position, floor seating, standing areas, and available sections can change.

Real photos from the seats

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Sun Bowl Stadium — UTEP 2026 football sections
Seating & atmosphere notes

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Access and ticket help

Accessible inventory is sold through the event listing for Sun Bowl Stadium; choose the accessible-ticket path before selecting seats. Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-6:00pm Sat. 10:00am-4:00pm UTEP Ticket Center operates as the Box Office for Sun Bowl Stadium

Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere

Payment

UTEP’s 2026 guide says IN-PERSON Eisenberg Family Ticket Office purchases accept cash, personal checks, Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover; phone purchases use the listed credit cards. These are TICKET-OFFICE methods. Confirm concessions, merchandise, parking and mobile-wallet methods separately; this does not establish stadium-wide cashlessness or cash conversion.

Water & drinks

UTEP’s 2026 football guide allows ONE SEALED PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE per patron, without a numerical capacity in the reviewed rule. No ordinary empty reusable-bottle allowance is listed. Outside food/drinks have medical/special-needs exceptions requiring coordination. Confirm your exact bottle and current event; do not invent a capacity from the bag dimensions.

The experience

  • Watch out for: UTEP’s 2026 football fan guide permits clear bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, one-gallon clear bags and clutches up to 4.5 × 6.5 inches. One sealed plastic water bottle per person is allowed; medical bags require inspection. The guide permits re-entry with a valid scanned ticket through a designated re-entry lane: ask a gate attendant before leaving. These are UTEP football rules; confirm policies separately for the Sun Bowl game, concerts and other events.
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Event details to verify

  • ×Venue has a Clear Bag Policy. No Cameras or Videocameras allowed. No Coolers, Drinks, or Food allowed to be brought into the stadium. Customers may bring binoculars. No Re-entry.
  • ×Children 2 years and older require a ticket.
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2501 Sun Bowl Drive · El Paso, TX

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UTEP’s 2026 football guide permits clear bags, explicitly INCLUDING CLEAR BACKPACKS, up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or a clear gallon freezer bag. A clutch up to 4.5 × 6.5, with or without a handle/strap, may be separate or inside the clear bag. Medically necessary bags require inspection/approval. Confirm carry quantities and infant supplies; no ordinary diaper-bag exception is listed. Rejected items must return to a vehicle or be discarded, and UTEP is not responsible for items left outside gates.

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Destination
Sun Bowl Stadium, 2501 Sun Bowl Drive · El Paso, TX.
When to arrive
For UTEP football at Sun Bowl Stadium, premium gates open 90 minutes before kickoff and other gates open one hour before kickoff. North and south ticket windows open three hours before kickoff and close after halftime; will call is at the north box office with matching photo ID. Guest Services is behind Sections 12 and 22. The 2026 fan guide directs rideshare drop-off outside Memorial Gym by Randolph Drive and RA2, approaching from Mesa Street via Robinson Avenue.
Transit
Use the entrance at 2501 Sun Bowl Drive, El Paso, TX 79902.
Parking
Limited parking available adjacent to the stadium.
Directions to this venue (opens in a new tab)Official parking / arrival information (opens in a new tab)

UTEP’s 2026 guide lists accessible parking in GR3, GR5 and DA1 with a valid state placard, and accessible positions in sections 3/5/7, 13/15 and 19 at concourse level, plus designated premium areas. Apollo transport is PAID, listed at $25 per game; arrange current service through the Miner Athletic Club at 915-747-8759. The elevator behind section 8 serves eligible guests; Foster Tower elevators are premium/media only. Confirm your assigned accessible/companion position, exact route and transport rate. This is not a free wheelchair loan.

Official venue accessibility guidance (opens in a new tab)Seat maps (opens in a new tab)

UTEP’s 2026 guide says IN-PERSON Eisenberg Family Ticket Office purchases accept cash, personal checks, Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Discover; phone purchases use the listed credit cards. These are TICKET-OFFICE methods. Confirm concessions, merchandise, parking and mobile-wallet methods separately; this does not establish stadium-wide cashlessness or cash conversion. UTEP’s 2026 football guide allows ONE SEALED PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE per patron, without a numerical capacity in the reviewed rule. No ordinary empty reusable-bottle allowance is listed. Outside food/drinks have medical/special-needs exceptions requiring coordination. Confirm your exact bottle and current event; do not invent a capacity from the bag dimensions.

Official venue water guidance (opens in a new tab)

Use the entrance at 2501 Sun Bowl Drive, El Paso, TX 79902. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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