By KRWG News and Partners
• May 24, 2021
EL PASO – Southwest University Park, home of the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC, announced today that seating capacity for all events will increase to 100% beginning May 27 when the Chihuahuas play Oklahoma City (Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate).
“The El Paso region has made significant progress in the fight against COVID-19 and fans of both teams continue to be very cooperative and respectful of the health and safety protocols put in place at Southwest University Park,” MountainStar Sports Group President Alan Ledford said. “We are pleased to join many teams and venues across the state and country which are safely returning to full capacity and to welcome back the amazing fans of both the Chihuahuas and Locomotive.”
Southwest University Park Returns to Full Capacity
Sports will soon be back to normal in the Sun City. MountainStar Sports Group announced this morning that they are returning to 100-percent capacity for all Chihuahuas and Locomotive FC home games. That comes on the heels of their announcement late last week that facial coverings are not required for vaccinated fans but still recommended for non-vaccinated patrons. The end result is that local professional sports will be the first to return to pre-pandemic conditions. The El Paso region has made significant progress in the fight against COVID-19 and fans of both teams continue to be very cooperative and respectful of the health and safety protocols put in place at Southwest University Park, MountainStar Sports Group President Alan Ledford said in the official release. We are pleased to join many teams and venues across the state and country which are safely returning to full capacity and to welcome back the amazing fans of both