The El Paso County Coliseum is the premier entertainment and sports venue in the Southwest. The Coliseum, which has a seating capacity of 6,500, hosts between 125 and 150 performances a year, featuring a variety of music entertainers, as well as everything in-between, such as the rodeo, circus, sporting events, festivals, dances, roller derby and so much more.

   The Coliseum officially opened its doors on May 21, 1942, and has undergone several changes throughout the years, including major renovations to the facade, box office, adding a state-of-the-art heating and air-conditioning system, new seating, expanded hallways, concession stands and restrooms. Promoters and entertainers enjoy comfortable dressing rooms, new staging and the easiest load-in capabilities in the area. The property also features an 850-space parking lot, the Events Center, Judging Arena and the open-air Pavilion. The Coliseum is managed by the El Paso Sports Commission.

   El Paso, Texas, is a proud sports community. With more than 300 sunny days a year, locals enjoy a variety of outdoor pursuits, including hiking, running, cycling, soccer and football. El Paso is an outstanding golf community with a number of public and private golf courses, offering year-round playing opportunities.

   The University of Texas at El Paso has a long sporting tradition. Sports buffs may remember when Texas Western won the historic 1966 NCAA Basketball Championship under legendary, Hall of Fame coach Don Haskins.

   Other competitive professional and amateur teams in El Paso include the El Paso Chihuahuas baseball team, El Paso Coyotes arena soccer team and El Paso Rhinos ice hockey team, and more.

   The El Paso Sports Commission, a private non-profit organization since 2003, works with top regional, national and international organizers to bring in some of the highest quality, world-class sporting events to the El Paso area through hard work, strategic marketing, financial guidance and event promotion.

   The Commission also oversees several venues, including the El Paso County Coliseum, which hosts between 125 and 150 performances a year, which includes a variety of concerts, festivals, sports competitions and other events.

   The El Paso Sports Commission is always seeking volunteers and interested community members who are willing to help out with our sponsored tournaments and sporting events.