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Mountain West Stadium Guide
Sun Bowl
The essentials
| Team | UTEP Miners |
|---|---|
| Location | El Paso, TX |
| Opened | 1963 |
| Capacity | 51,500 (2nd in the Mountain West) |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Roof | Open air |
| Elevation | 3,884 ft |
Among the 10 Mountain West stadiums
- Capacity2nd largest
- Age5th oldest
- Elevation5th highest
Venue facts from CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
UTEP at Sun Bowl
Record66-79since 2001
Win rate45.5%145 games
Biggest win52-6vs Texas Southern, 2001
Latest results here
- L Oregon State 7-33 Sep 26, 2026
- W Texas Southern 51-10 Sep 12, 2026
- L New Mexico State 31-34 Nov 22, 2025
- L Jacksonville State 27-30 Nov 8, 2025
- L Liberty 8-19 Oct 8, 2025
From the game log: games at this venue since 2001, the first season with venue records.
The other Mountain West stadiums
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Falcon Stadium Air Force · Colorado Springs, CO · 46,692 -
Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex Hawai'i · Honolulu, HI · 15,194 -
Mackay Stadium Nevada · Reno, NV · 27,000 -
University Stadium (NM) New Mexico · Albuquerque, NM · 39,224 -
Fargodome North Dakota State · Fargo, ND · 18,700 -
Huskie Stadium Northern Illinois · DeKalb, IL · 23,595 -
CEFCU Stadium San José State · San Jose, CA · 30,456 -
Allegiant Stadium UNLV · Las Vegas, NV · 65,000 -
War Memorial Stadium Wyoming · Laramie, WY · 29,181
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Sun Bowl: the UTEP home guide
Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX is home to UTEP football. It opened in 1963 and seats 51,500, the 2nd largest stadium in the Mountain West, with artificial turf in an open-air bowl. Since 2001, UTEP is 66-79 at home here. This guide sits alongside the UTEP team hub, the 2026 schedule and the Mountain West this week round-up.
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Frequently asked questions
What stadium does UTEP play in?
UTEP plays home games at Sun Bowl in El Paso, TX.
What is the capacity of Sun Bowl?
Sun Bowl holds 51,500, the 2nd largest in the Mountain West. It opened in 1963 and plays on artificial turf.
What is UTEP's record at Sun Bowl?
UTEP is 66-79 in 145 games at Sun Bowl since 2001 (45.5% wins). The biggest win in that span was 52-6 over Texas Southern in 2001.