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GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center Events & Tickets

GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX has 40 upcoming events: 6 concerts, 33 sports events, and 1 comedy show. Browse the full calendar below, with dates, times and official ticket links.
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About GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center

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.

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Getting there

🚉 Public transport

  • Glory Road Transit CenterTram stop150 m · 2 min walk
  • Glory Road Transit CenterBus station160 m · 3 min walk
  • BaltimoreTram stop170 m · 3 min walk
  • CincinnatiTram stop300 m · 5 min walk
  • BostonTram stop480 m · 8 min walk
  • KernTram stop620 m · 10 min walk

🅿️ Parking

  • Glory Road Transfer Center and Parking GarageMulti-storey car park160 m · 3 min walk
  • Glory Road Lot 4 (GR4)Car park180 m · 3 min walk
  • Miner Village Lot- MVCar park370 m · 6 min walk
  • Glory Road Lot 1 (GR1)Car park370 m · 6 min walk

Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

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🍽️ Eat & drink nearby

  • Pizza HutRestaurant · pizza130 m · 2 min walk
  • Peking ExpressRestaurant160 m · 3 min walk
  • Little ShackRestaurant · seafood180 m · 3 min walk
  • Lonches JuaritosRestaurant190 m · 3 min walk
  • KyoshiBar200 m · 3 min walk
  • Village InnRestaurant · american220 m · 4 min walk
  • VersoRestaurant · coffee shop230 m · 4 min walk
  • Mirai BowlRestaurant250 m · 4 min walk

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GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center: FAQs

What's on at GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center?

GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center has 40 upcoming events. Next up: Mon Laferte - Femme Fatale Tour on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Where is GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center?

GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center is located at 2801 N Mesa , El Paso, TX, 79968.

How big is GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center?

GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center has a capacity of around 12,222.

Is there parking at GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center?

Free parking. During classes parking may be limited. VIP event parking available for purchase at https://app.parkmobile.io/venue/don-haskins-center/events (locations/availability may vary by event).

When is the GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center box office open?

University Ticket Center Mon.- Fri. 8:00am-6:00pm Sat. 10:00am-4:00pm Extended Hours Per Event Basis Doors Open: 1 hour prior to event

What is the nearest station to GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center?

The nearest station is Glory Road Transit Center (Tram stop), about 150 m from GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center.

Which hotels are closest to GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center?

The closest places to stay are Hilton Garden Inn El Paso/University (650 m), La Posta Motor Lodge (1.4 km), and Budget Lodge (1.6 km).

When did GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center open?

GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center opened in 1977.

Which teams or companies are based at GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center?

GECU Arena at the Don Haskins Center is the home of University of Texas at El Paso, UTEP Miners women's basketball, and UTEP Miners men's basketball.