EL PASO CHIHUAHUAS
Southwest University Park
The park where Mexico is visible from the outfield. Southwest University Park sits in downtown El Paso directly across the Rio Grande from Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico — the two cities forming one of the largest binational metro areas in the world. The Franklin Mountains rise above the stadium and Juárez is visible beyond the outfield wall. The Chihuahuas are the most culturally binational franchise in professional baseball.
PHOTO: Visit El Paso · CC BY 2.0
Architecture & History
Southwest University Park was designed by Populous and opened April 27, 2014 in downtown El Paso. No other stadium in affiliated baseball can see a foreign country from the outfield.
The El Paso–Ciudad Juárez binational metropolitan area (approximately 2.7 million) is one of the largest binational urban areas in the world.
The Chihuahuas name references the Chihuahuan Desert — the largest North American desert — and the dog breed originating from that region.
Build specs
- ARCHITECT
- Populous
- CAPACITY
- 9,500
- INTERNATIONAL
- Cd. Juárez Mexico visible from outfield
Statues & Exterior
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Downtown El Paso Views
Southwest University Park offers stunning views of the Franklin Mountains and the El Paso/Juárez international border — one of the most unique settings in baseball.
Borderland Culture
The ballpark celebrates the region's bicultural heritage through food, design, and community events.
Names & History
2014–present
Southwest University Park
Named for Southwest University.
The Food
L&J Café Carne Asada Taco
Grilled beef, pico de gallo, guacamole, lime, cilantro in handmade corn tortilla. Since 1927.
L&J Café Carne Asada Taco
L&J Café stand — main concourse
L&J Café, the El Paso Tex-Mex institution since 1927. Carne asada taco — grilled beef, pico de gallo, guacamole, lime, cilantro in handmade corn tortilla.
Chile Colorado Smothered Burrito
Border Cuisine stands
Flour tortilla burrito smothered in deep red Chihuahuan chile colorado sauce.
Elotes Preparados
Street food cart — main concourse
Corn on the cob with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime, and tajín.
Hatch Green vs. Chihuahuan Red — Side by Side
Border Chile stand
Both the New Mexico Hatch green and the Chihuahuan red chile traditions side by side.
Chihuahuas Dog con Chile
Every stand
Standard hot dog with roasted green or red chile.
The Beer
Deadbeach Brewery El Chuco IPA
Deadbeach Brewery · El Paso, TX
Deadbeach is the most locally specific craft. El Chuco is El Paso's nickname.
Ode Brewing Company
Ode Brewing Co. · El Paso, TX
Ode Brewing with borderlands-inspired ales and lagers.
Modelo Especial
Grupo Modelo
Modelo — the most culturally resonant beer for the binational El Paso-Juárez market.
Bud Light
Anheuser-Busch
Volume beer throughout.
Sun & Weather Guide
Chihuahuan Desert heat — extreme
El Paso summer day games are extremely hot. The Chihuahuan Desert climate makes afternoon games demanding.
Desert cools after sunset — Juárez lights appear
Evening games with the Ciudad Juárez lights visible across the Rio Grande are the most internationally dramatic in the PCL.
RF seats — Mexico visible beyond outfield
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico is visible beyond the outfield wall from right field seats.
Above the stadium — dramatic mountain backdrop
The Franklin Mountains rise directly above the stadium. The most dramatic mountain backdrop at any Texas professional sports venue.
Desert shoulder seasons — ideal conditions
Spring and fall games in El Paso are among the most comfortable in the PCL.
Exposed — Chihuahuan Desert sun
Left field bleachers are fully exposed in the Chihuahuan Desert sun.
Insider Tips
The One Thing
Get an L&J Café carne asada taco and find a right field seat at dusk. The lights of Ciudad Juárez are visible across the Rio Grande. This happens nowhere else in affiliated baseball.
Chile Side-by-Side
Order both a Hatch green chile and a Chihuahuan red chile. The difference is the entire borderlands food culture.
Parking Reality
Downtown El Paso near the Sun Metro transit hub. Most fans drive.
Best Value Seat
Right field sections with the best Cd. Juárez sight line and Franklin Mountain view.
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