The Sun Bowl takes place at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas with a PAC 10 team playing a Big 12 or Big East team. The stadium, with a capacity of over 50,000, is located on the UTEP campus and has been hosting the Sun Bowl for over 35 years. On December 31, 2008, Oregon State won over Pittsburgh 3-0.
The Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta takes place late afternoon and Thursday evening. The Fan Fiesta includes a "battle of the bands" between the two universities' bands. Food and drink vendors will be on site for the expected 12,000 fans. Also, there are interactive games, live entertainment, and a huge fireworks show. This event is located at the UTEP Swimming and Fitness Center parking lot off Sun Bowl Drive behind the Las Palmas Lifecare Center.
Tickets for the Sun Bowl may be purchased from the respective school's ticket offices.