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Welcome to Southwest University Park, a centerpiece of downtown El Paso since 2014. Home to the El Paso Chihuahuas (Triple-A Pacific Coast League) and, since 2019, El Paso Locomotive FC (USL Championship), the ballpark sits at 1 Ballpark Plaza and offers a modern, fan-friendly experience just steps from the heart of the city. With a total capacity of 9,500 (7,500 fixed seats and berm/standing-room areas), the park blends traditional ballpark charm with contemporary amenities. Whether you’re catching a baseball game or a soccer match, we’re your inside track to securing your seats, navigating parking, and finding great nearby stays and bites.
Note: The venue sits on the site of El Paso’s former City Hall (demolished in 2013) and has earned recognition as a fan-friendly, architecturally celebrated venue — including the 2014 Ballpark Digest Best New Ballpark award. Time your visit, get in early for peak-game thrill, and explore the neighborhood around Ballpark Plaza for dining and entertainment.
For planning, Southwest University Park offers a Virtual Tour and a detailed seating map on the official site, so you can choose your preferred view. ADA parking is available, with multiple drop-off zones for convenience. If you’re traveling from out of town, a short ride from downtown hotels puts you in the middle of the action.
Seating, Parking & Transit
- 7,500 fixed seats with berm and standing areas to reach 9,500 total capacity. See the official seating chart for details and the Virtual Tour for a close look at sightlines.
- Parking: Options include the Franklin/Durango VIP lot, Mills Building garage, Union Plaza Parking Terminal, and Destination El Paso (the local CVB). ADA parking is available. There are drop-off zones to ease entry for guests with mobility needs.
- Transit: The El Paso Streetcar serves downtown El Paso, with the Cleveland Square stop convenient to Southwest University Park. Check schedules for service to events and reduced street traffic on game nights.
Nearby Hotels & Dining
Events & History
- Opened: April 28, 2014
- Award: 2014 Ballpark Digest Best New Ballpark
- Chihuahuas: Home since 2014 (Triple-A Pacific Coast League)
- Locomotive FC: Home since 2019 (USL Championship)
- Notable milestones include record attendance figures in 2014–2015 and continued use as a city centerpiece for ballgames and soccer matches.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1 Ballpark Plaza, El Paso, TX 79901.
- Opened: April 28, 2014.
- Capacity: 9,500 total with 7,500 fixed seats (rest berm/standing room).
- Primary tenants: El Paso Chihuahuas (Triple-A Pacific Coast League) since 2014; El Paso Locomotive FC (USL Championship) since 2019.
- Parking: Franklin/Durango VIP lot, Mills Building garage, Union Plaza Parking Terminal, Destination El Paso (El Paso CVB); ADA parking available; drop-off zones.
- Transit: Served by the El Paso Streetcar (Cleveland Square stop) in downtown El Paso.
- Seating chart: Ballpark map/seating available on the official site (Virtual Tour link).
- Nearby hotels: Courtyard El Paso Downtown/Convention Center (~0.2 miles); DoubleTree by Hilton El Paso Downtown (~0.1 miles); Hotel Paso Del Norte nearby.
- Notable events: 2014 Ballpark Digest Best New Ballpark; record/ milestone attendance in 2014-2015; 2015 Triple-A National Championship; home of El Paso Locomotive FC since 2019.
- Renamed/demolished: Not demolished or renamed; built on the site of El Paso’s old City Hall, which was demolished in 2013.