The Sun Bowl is one of college football's most iconic settings, nestled into the Franklin Mountains on the western edge of the UTEP campus.
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Size & Scale
Originally opened in 1963 and seating roughly 51,500, the stadium has hosted the annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game for decades.
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Getting In
The natural bowl carved into the mountainside provides a dramatic backdrop unlike any other venue in college football.
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What to Expect
Visiting fans are treated to stunning desert sunsets over the Rio Grande Valley and views stretching into Ciudad Juárez, Mexico — a truly one-of-a-kind gameday panorama that makes the trip to El Paso worthwhile.
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PRO TIP
Arrive early to soak in the sunset over the Franklin Mountains — the pregame golden hour views from the upper deck are spectacular.