Sun Bowl guide: schedule, kickoff times, parking and bag policy

Sun Bowl holds 46,670 fans and is home to UTEP Miners (NCAA FBS (Mountain West Conference)). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	46,670
Opened	September 21, 1963
Home teams	UTEP Miners (NCAA FBS (Mountain West Conference))
Address	2000 Sun Bowl Drive, El Paso, TX 79968

When are the remaining home games?

2 home games left, starting Sat Nov 7, 2026. Times are local (Central).

Date	Game	Kickoff	Competition
Sat Nov 7, 2026	UTEP Miners vs Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors	time TBA	NCAA football, 2026 regular season
Sat Nov 14, 2026	UTEP Miners vs Wyoming Cowboys	time TBA	NCAA football, 2026 regular season

When do the gates open at Sun Bowl?

Stadium premium seat entrances open 1.5 hours prior to kickoff. All other gates open one hour before kickoff. (source)

What are the tailgating rules at Sun Bowl?

Outer lots open at 8 a.m. on game day and inner campus lots open at noon. One tailgate setup is allowed per parking space, within 4 feet in front of or behind the vehicle. Glass containers, kegs, beer balls and common-source containers are prohibited on campus and in tailgating areas. (source)

Is there a sun and shade map for Sun Bowl?

Not yet. We have not built a seat model here yet: it needs a recent lidar survey of the stands as they are now, and we are checking the available surveys stadium by stadium. We only publish seat and sun data measured from a survey of the stands as they are now, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies until a newer survey is flown.

Before you go

Bags: Approved bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and not exceed 12 in x 6 in x 12 in. A one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag or a small clutch bag approximately the size of a hand or smaller is also allowed, carried separately or within a clear bag. Medical bags containing necessary health items are acceptable after inspection and approval at the Brumbelow Building. Bag policy.
Getting there: A free shuttle runs from the SB10 parking area to the GR2 parking lot near the North Sun Bowl entrance, beginning two hours prior to kickoff and stopping one hour after the game ends. Parking and transit.
Food: Outside food and beverages, including alcohol, are not allowed, except one sealed, plastic water bottle permitted per patron.