‘Paydirt’s Pledge’: UTEP offers assurance program for season ticket holders
EL PASO, Texas -- UTEP wants to make sure its sports fans feel comfortable with investing in season tickets this coming school year as the nation continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic.
The university’s Athletics Department has introduced “Paydirt’s Pledge” for the 2020-21 school year to protect its season ticket holders.
If one or more home games are canceled, fans will receive a prorated refund. If an entire season is canceled, fans will get a full refund.
Fans will have a choice of receiving a monetary refund or applying their refund to 2021-22 season tickets. They can also earmark their refunds as a donation to the Miner Athletic Club to support student-athlete scholarships.
“We are in an unprecedented time due to the Covid-19 pandemic, especially as it relates to sports and live events. However, we are very optimistic about the 2020-21 athletics year and each of our sport seasons proceeding,” UTEP Director of Athletics Jim Senter said. “To provide our fans with peace of mind and the most flexibility possible, we’re excited to offer this assurance plan. If there are changes to a particular season, ticket buyers will be reimbursed accordingly.”
2020 football season tickets are already on sale and start as low as $65. Fans can also purchase new premium seats in the Sun Bowl, including outdoor club seats, loge boxes and indoor club seats.
The Miners are scheduled to open their 2020 football season at home against Texas Tech on Sept. 5.
UTEP will also face New Mexico State (Sept. 26), Southern Miss (Oct. 17), North Texas (Oct. 31), Florida International (Nov. 7) and Alabama-Birmingham (Nov. 21) in the Sun Bowl.
2020-21 men’s and women’s basketball season ticket renewals started this week, and fans can also request season tickets now.
Season tickets for the 2020 UTEP volleyball and soccer seasons will also be on sale soon.
Information is available by calling 747-UTEP (8837), or by visiting utepminers.com/tickets or by emailing tickets@utep.edu.
