Schedule of Events

Gather your team to compete in the adult flag football tournament organized by the Sun Bowl Association in conjunction with tournament host league the Southwest Flag Football League. This weekend-long adult flag football tournament features various divisions:

El Paso youth ages 6 - 15 are invited to show off their football skills and compete in Punt, Pass & Kick, sponsored by Peter Piper Pizza. The first 150 kids to check into the free event will receive a t-shirt and water bottle. The winner from each age group will receive a ticket to the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl.

Originally named the Sun Carnival Art Exhibit, the Sun Bowl Art Exhibit has been a celebration of the community since 1949. Located at the International Museum of Art, the Sun Bowl Art Exhibit showcases the integration of art and athleticism.

The Sun Bowl Marathon All-America Golf Classic has been one of the premier college golf tournaments in the country. Some of golf’s brightest stars have traveled to El Paso to compete in the tournament since its inaugural year in 1974. Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Dustin Johnson and Rickie Fowler are just a handful of past participants who went on to have successful PGA careers. Sun Bowl All-America Golf Classic Alumni have combined to win 54 major championships and have earned over $2.12 billion in career earnings. (as of Nov. 2019)

Enjoy the celebration and revel in the announcement of the two participating collegiate teams who will play in the upcoming Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game.

This incredible skills camp is put on for the benefit of our under served children in the El Paso community. Participants meet with players and coaches to learn drills and practice new skills. Advanced registration is required as space is limited.

For over 60 years, the annual WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Basketball Invitational, the oldest holiday collegiate basketball tournament in the country, has excited fans and created memorable experiences for the competing athletes and fans.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of El Paso to raise funds for their annual Children’s Christmas Party. The Kick-Off Par-Tee is the only event where fans and players can interact. Purchase individual tickets or reserve a bay for five golfers and start a good-natured game with three athletes from the university teams playing in the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl. Kick-Off Par-Tee guests will enjoy a dinner and dessert bar with complimentary soft drinks and a cash bar.

This incredible skills camp is put on for the benefit of underserved children in the El Paso community. Participants meet with instructors and cheerleaders to learn drills and cheer routines. Advanced registration is required as space is limited.

Presented by El Paso Live, the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta is a free, family-friendly event open to the public. Hosted a day before the game, the Fan Fiesta features musical performances by local bands, university pep rallies, and a battle of the university bands.

The Sun Bowl Fan Golf Challenge is open to the public. The four-person scramble format will keep things fun and fast and ensure a great time for all. The $70 per person registration fee includes:

Presented by Visit El Paso, the Tony the Tigre Sun Bowl Pre-Game Fan Party is free and open to the public. Bring the family, join your friends and enjoy live music, giveaways, games, and performances by both university bands.

The Inaugural Nusenda Credit Union Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament will kick off the year-round calendar of community events that the Sun Bowl Association hosts annually. The Nusenda Credit Union Sun Bowl Pickleball Tournament will be an unsanctioned Round Robin Play tournament featuring Men’s and Women’s doubles, Mixed doubles, and a Hybrid Wheelchair Division (any combination).