Don Haskins Center, El Paso

Name: Don Haskins Center
Address: 151 Glory Road, El Paso, 79902, United States
Telephone: +1 915-747-5234

#8 among attractions in El Paso

Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Basketball

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The Don Haskins Center, formerly known as the Special Events Center, is the home of UTEP Miners men's and women's basketball. The venue is located in the heart of El Paso, Texas. In addition to hosting sporting events, the Don Haskins Center is also used by many area schools, such as El Paso Community College, for graduation and commencement ceremonies. Due to its large seating capacity, the center is also the city's premier entertainment venue and has hosted big-name acts such as pop star Shakira's Tour of the Mongoose, Oral Fixation Tour and The Sun Comes Out World Tour, Britney Spears during her Circus Tour, comedian George Lopez and rock band KISS. ()

Capacity: 11.9 thous.Coordinates: 31°46'39"N, 106°30'22"W

Address

151 Glory RoadCentral El PasoEl Paso 79902 United States

Contact

+1 915-747-5234

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Don Haskins Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, Sun Bowl Stadium, Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick, San Jacinto Plaza.

0.6 miS
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Centennial Museum and Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, El Paso
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~1620 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso
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1.1 miSE
Church, Auditorium, Universities and schools
Cathedral Parish of Saint Patrick, El Paso
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1.6 miSE
Park, Historical place
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Tower
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1.5 miSE
Museum, Entertainment, History museum
El Paso Museum of History, El Paso
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~1930 ftE
Neighbourhood
Kern Place, El Paso
10 min walk • Kern Place is a historic neighborhood on the West side of El Paso, Texas. The neighborhood lies just east of the University of Texas at El Paso, and north of downtown.
1.5 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Library
El Paso Public Library, El Paso
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1.6 miSE
Synagogue, Gothic Revival architecture
Old Bnai Zion Synagogue, El Paso
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1 miS
Victorian architecture
Old Fort Bliss, El Paso
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0.6 miSW
Canal
American Canal, El Paso
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Don Haskins Center open?

Don Haskins Center is open:

Monday 6 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 10 pm
Thursday 6 am - 10 pm
Friday 6 am - 10 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Don Haskins Center?

Nearby attractions include Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso (8 min walk), Kern Place, El Paso (10 min walk), Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts, El Paso (11 min walk), University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso (12 min walk).

How to get to Don Haskins Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Don Haskins Center:

Bus

Bay E • Lines: 10, 14, 15, 70, Mesa Brio (3 min walk)
Glory Road Transit Center (4 min walk)

Tram

Glory Road Transit Center • Lines: El Paso Streetcar (3 min walk)
Baltimore • Lines: El Paso Streetcar (4 min walk)