Nice milestone for the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) last night, as the team welcomed its 2-millionth fan to Southwest University Park. (more…)
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Best of the Ballparks 2017: Triple-A, Finals
It’s International League vs. Pacific Coast League in the MiLB Best of the Ballparks 2017 fan vote, with Huntington Park and Southwest University Park in the final round. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
El Paso Saving Money from Ballpark Refinancing
Thus far, El Paso has benefited from its decision to refinance bonds for Southwest University Park, according to a recent presentation. (more…)
El Paso Will Host 2019 Triple-A All-Star Game
The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will host the 2019 Triple-A All-Star Game at Southwest University Park. Full scheduling details for the July 2019 game will be revealed at a later date. (more…)
Chihuahuas’ New What-If Promo: El Paso Desert Gators
We’ll see a pretty cool what-if promo from the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) on June 10, as the team will take the field at Southwest University Park as the El Paso Desert Gators. (more…)
Attendance news: Chihuahuas, River Bandits
Attendance milestones to note: the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) welcomed the 1-millionth fan to Southwest University Park this weekend, while the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League), set a modern single-game record. (more…)
Chihuahuas: Eight straight sellouts
Another attendance record to note: The El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) set a new franchise record over the weekend with their seventh and eighth consecutive sellout games. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #8, New Charlotte/El Paso ballparks
Between now and New Year’s Eve we’ll run down the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014, determined by page views. At #8: the opening of new ballparks in Charlotte and El Paso. (more…)
2014 Best New Ballpark: Southwest University Park
A ballpark should be more than just a ballpark: it should be designed to be an integral part of the community. With distinct neighborhoods and design decisions that tied the ballpark’s look into historic downtown El Paso, Southwest University Park is Best New Ballpark of the Year in the 2014 annual awards from Ballpark Digest. […]
What a difference a new ballpark makes
As we approach the end of the season, the two biggest success stories, the Charlotte Knights (Class AAA; International League) and El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), have one thing in common: a new ballpark. No secret to the business strategy here: build a new ballpark and see a huge jump in attendance […]
Chihuahuas-Rainiers game postponed because of missing baggage
Last night’s Pacific Coast League game in El Paso’s Southwest University Park was postponed after the equipment for the visiting Tacoma Rainiers was lost by an airline. The players arrived with no issues, but the visiting team’s luggage, equipment and uniforms did not. The El Paso Chihuahuas rescheduled the game for a noon Saturday start; […]
Chihuahuas owners: We want El Paso MLS team
The owners of the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), MountainStar Sports Group, wants to expand their operations with the addition of a new MLS team. We have all the details at Soccer Stadium Digest, but the basic news is this: Alan Ledford and crew have already met with MLS officials, including commissioner […]
Chihuahuas open new ballpark
Southwest University Park, the new home of the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), opened last night before a crowd of 9,245. It sounds like all went smoothly at the ballpark opened: fans moved easily through the new facility, there were no serious traffic snarls, and the atmosphere was positive, despite a few protestors […]