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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- World-renowned rock band Coldplay is playing two nights at the Sun Bowl Stadium. The band will perform Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14, 2025. ABC-7 is bringing you complete team coverage of the special events.

Before you head out to the Coldplay Concert, ABC-7 has important tips that follows UTEP's fan guide.

Permitted and prohibited items

Since it will be hot, the stadium will provide water stations so you’re allowed to bring reusable plastic water bottles — not metal bottles or tumblers.

Strict clear bag policy

Allowed bags:

  • Clear totes
  • Clear fanny packs
  • Clear 1-gallon bag
  • Clear small clutch

Prohibited bags:

  • Backpacks
  • Camera cases
  • Fanny packs
  • Purses
  • Mesh bags
  • Tinted plastic bags

Other items

Allowed items:

  • Service animals
  • Still cameras (with no detachable lens)
  • Blankets
  • Baby food (only in plastic containers)

Prohibited item:

  • Alcohol
  • Outside food and drinks
  • Posters
  • Strollers
  • Umbrellas
  • Flags
  • Pets

If you bring any of those, they’ll be thrown in the trash or you’ll have to take it back to your car.

Rules and tips

No camping out here is allowed — doors open at 5 p.m.

  • If you are general admission, the earliest you can arrive is at 3 p.m. VIP should not arrive earlier than 4 p.m.
  • Parking can cost $30 or 40 dollars per vehicle — you pay at the entrance of the lot you choose.
  • Add your tickets to your digital wallet before you head to the venue in the case there’s wifi issues.
  • Wear breathable clothing and sunscreen
  • Stay hydrated, fill up your bottle and drink a lot of water.

A full list of the fan guide is available here.

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