Sun Bowl Stadium Seating Chart
Home of the UTEP Miners and the annual Sun Bowl game, this El Paso stadium is carved into the Franklin Mountains foothills. The bowl's natural setting and high-desert backdrop make it one of the most scenic college football venues in the Southwest.
Sections at Sun Bowl Stadium
Sun Bowl Stadium's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.
- Lower bowl sidelines — main seating along both sides
- End zone sections — behind each goal line
- Upper rows — back of the mountainside-set bowl
- Student section — designated UTEP seating
- Press and suite level — premium covered seating
Best seats at Sun Bowl Stadium
Sideline seats on the west side around midfield give the best view of the field and the mountain backdrop while avoiding the late-afternoon sun. Higher rows take in the full Franklin Mountains panorama.
Tips before you go
The high-desert sun is strong even in cool months, so bring sunscreen and water. The stadium is set into the hillside, so expect stairs and slopes reaching upper sections. Follow campus game-day routing to the designated UTEP lots.
How to read the Sun Bowl Stadium seating chart
Sun Bowl Stadium seats 46,670 around a field, so reading the chart starts at midfield and works outward and upward. The lower bowl (the 100 level) rings the field closest to the action; the club and suite level sits in the middle; the upper deck climbs steeply above for the widest view. Sideline sections face the field square on and command a premium, while end-zone and corner sections cost less for a more angled look.
Three things decide a Sun Bowl Stadium seat: how close you are to the field, whether you sit on a sideline or in an end zone, and how high you are. For a stadium this size, the value sweet spot is usually the first few rows of the upper sideline at center — close enough to read the play, cheap enough to justify, and high enough for the full picture. Cross-check the official Sun Bowl Stadium map against your ticket's section, row, and seat before you buy, because a seat that is perfect for a concert can sit behind the stage for a game.
Building a seating chart for an event at Sun Bowl Stadium
Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the El Paso area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near Sun Bowl Stadium, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at Sun Bowl Stadium runs to 46,670 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.
Hosting a private event at Sun Bowl Stadium?
Build your own seating chart for the event — banquet rounds for the dinner portion, theater rows for the program, whatever the format calls for. The Seat Chart App maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF to share with the venue's event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats does Sun Bowl Stadium hold?
- Sun Bowl Stadium has a capacity of 46,670 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.
- What are the best seats at Sun Bowl Stadium?
- Sideline seats on the west side around midfield give the best view of the field and the mountain backdrop while avoiding the late-afternoon sun. Higher rows take in the full Franklin Mountains panorama.
- What sections does Sun Bowl Stadium have?
- Main sections include: Lower bowl sidelines — main seating along both sides; End zone sections — behind each goal line; Upper rows — back of the mountainside-set bowl. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Sun Bowl Stadium located?
- Sun Bowl Stadium is in El Paso, Texas. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.
- How do I plan a private event at Sun Bowl Stadium?
- For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.