El Paso Chihuahuas season 2026 promises to be a season of celebrating our culture and community – from choosing Matachines as part of its Copa de la Diversión identity, to bringing quesabirria tacos and mazapan-infused cocktails to the forefront.
In addition, the MountainStar Sports Group’s culinary staff has really listened to El Paso families on a budget, creating a Bargain Bites menu with $1 to $5 items. And we know, fans love a good freebie, and the Chihuahuas are delivering, with at least 17 new souvenir giveaways this coming season.
Deep-fried ribs tossed in barbecue sauce and served with macaroni and cheese are prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
And if that’s not exciting, here’s the extra pop – every Saturday game will have a Fireworks Spectacular, which means 14 dazzling fireworks nights.
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Opening Day for the El Paso Chihuahuas at home is slated for Tuesday, April 7, at Southwest University Park versus the Albuquerque Isotopes (Colorado Rockies affiliate). The first game out of town was March 27.
Here is your guide to the El Paso Chihuahuas season 2026:
Bargain Bites
Food samples are displayed beneath a Southwest University Park sign during a food tasting event unveiling Bargain Bites for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
The Bargain Bites menu will allow families to get a meal for $5 or less for each family member. The menu will be available at Chico’s Eats & Treats, behind Section 120.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
A quesabirria quesadilla with a flour tortilla filled with shredded brisket, melted Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro and diced onions, griddled until golden and served with consommé for dipping, is prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
A quesabirria quesadilla with a flour tortilla filled with shredded brisket, melted Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro and diced onions, griddled until golden and served with consommé for dipping, is prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
The footlong jalapeño popper dog, wrapped in bacon and served on a footlong bun topped with a jalapeño popper and drizzled with jalapeño crema, is prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
Jeremy Carranco, a bartender at Southwest University Park, prepares a Mazapan Mudslide, a cocktail made with Kahlúa, peanut butter tequila and RumChata, topped with half-and-half, whipped cream and crushed Mazapán, during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
Hot Cheetos fries topped with cheese sauce, grilled onions and crushed Hot Cheetos are prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
Ground beef nacho samples with crispy tortilla chips topped with warm Ghee’s nacho cheese, seasoned ground beef, chopped cilantro and La Posta salsa roja are prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
A Mazapan Mudslide made with Kahlúa, peanut butter tequila and RumChata, topped with half-and-half, whipped cream and crushed Mazapán, and a Cazadores Piña Margarita made with Cazadores Tequila Blanco, citrus sour and pineapple, served with a Tajín rim and pineapple garnish, are prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
A California burger with a juicy beef patty stacked on a toasted bun with melted Monterey Jack cheese, fire-roasted long green chile, green leaf lettuce and pickles is prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
Quesabirria tacos with crispy corn tortillas filled with shredded brisket, melted Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro and diced onions, served with consomé for dipping, are prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
Deep-fried rib samples tossed in barbecue sauce are prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
Food samples are displayed beneath a Southwest University Park sign during a food tasting event unveiling Bargain Bites for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
Jeremy Carranco, a bartender at Southwest University Park, prepares a Cazadores Piña Margarita made with Cazadores Tequila Blanco, citrus sour and pineapple, served with a Tajín rim and pineapple garnish during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
The Bookmaker Dog, a footlong hot dog wrapped in bacon and served on a footlong bun topped with pulled pork, grilled onions and jalapeños, drizzled with barbecue sauce, is prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
A turkey leg is prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
A torta ahogada birria with a pan blanco roll filled with shredded brisket, melted Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro and diced onions, smothered in birria consomé, is prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
A rice bowl with seasoned ground beef, grilled peppers, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and pico de gallo, topped with melted Monterey cheese, jalapeño crema and spicy ranch, is prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
Jeremy Carranco, a bartender at Southwest University Park, prepares a Cazadores Piña Margarita made with Cazadores Tequila Blanco, citrus sour and pineapple, served with a Tajín rim and pineapple garnish during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
A macaroni and cheese bowl topped with pulled pork, pickled jalapeños and diced red onions is prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
A grilled chicken sandwich with a grilled chicken breast layered on a toasted bun with green leaf lettuce, melted American cheese and chipotle aioli is prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotive introduce new stadium foods at SWU Park
Deep-fried ribs tossed in barbecue sauce and served with macaroni and cheese are prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
The Bargain Bites menu consists of:
$2 items include Sugar Cookies (2-pack), a kid-size fountain drink, or small popcorn
$3 items: hot dog, bean and cheese taquitos, small nachos, Pasta Pomodoro, or 12-ounce Budweiser
$4 items: Pretzel bites with cheese, BBQ meatballs
$5 items: Pimiento chicken salad sliders.
The culinary staff also unveiled new menu items, including quesabirria tacos, quesabirria quesadillas and quesabirria tortas.
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For full details on new menu: El Paso Chihuahuas, Locomotives unveil new $1-$5 menu, birria tacos
El Paso Chihuahuas to celebrate Matachines with event series
The El Paso Chihuahuas unveiled their new identity, Matachines, which they will use for six games this season.
The El Paso Chihuahuas have chosen Matachines to rebrand their Copa de la Diversión identity (Minor League Baseball’s event series celebrating local Latino communities).
The El Paso Matachines pays tribute to one of the city’s most meaningful cultural traditions. The players will don new uniforms for specific games.
The Chihuahuas entered the Copa program at the start of the 2018 season as Los Chihuahuas, later becoming the El Paso Margaritas (2019–2022) and the El Paso Strawberry Margaritas (2023–2025).
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The Chihuahuas will play as the Matachines during the following games:
A quesabirria quesadilla with a flour tortilla filled with shredded brisket, melted Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro and diced onions, griddled until golden and served with consommé for dipping, is prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
Saturday, April 11 vs. Albuquerque Isotopes, 6:35 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5, Tacoma Rainiers, 6:05 p.m.
Thursday, May 21, Round Rock Express, 6:35 p.m.
Thursday, July 2, Sacramento River Cats, 6:35 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 14, Salt Lake Bees, 6:35 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 3, Las Vegas Aviators, 6:35 p.m.
For more details: El Paso Matachines: Chihuahuas unveil new identity to celebrate culture
El Paso Chihuahuas will have lots of new giveaways for 2026 season
Parker Landreth, promotions supervisor, said there will be lots of new giveaways this year, as well as some returning favorites. Here is just a glimpse of what’s new in giveaways.
The first 1,000 kids will get the Chico’s Birthday Shirt on game day, Sunday, April 12.
Friday, April 10: Bootmakers Southern Rocker Hat
Sunday, April 12: Kids Chico’s Birthday Shirt
Saturday, April 25: Pablo Sanchez Bobblehead giveaway on Backyard Baseball Night
Friday, May 8: Mental Health Shirt
Sunday, May 10: Mother’s Day Cookie Cutters (for moms only)
Friday, May 22: Military Camo Jersey with authentic patches
Sunday, June 21: Father’s Day Catch hat (for fathers only)
Friday, July 17: Chico Nutcracker Figurine for Christmas in July
Sunday, July 19: Mini Chico Bobblehead (for kids only)
Friday, July 31: Chico Figurine (like a Funko pop, without actually being Funko).
Friday, Aug. 14: Matachines Bobblehead
Sunday, Aug. 16: Jersey Mesh Lunch Box (Presented by Party Time Ice, Kids only)
Sunday, Aug. 23: Helmet Piggy Bank (kids only)
Thursday, Sept. 3: Matachines Hat
Friday, Sept. 4: (American) Football Jersey
Tuesday, Sept. 15: 915 Jersey (Presented By Cesar Ornelas)
Wednesday, Sept. 16: Hat Dance Bobblehead
Returning giveaways:
Tuesday, April 7: Rally Towels
Friday, April 24: Reversible Jersey (Diablos side and Chihuahuas side, Presented By GECU)
Friday, June 5: Retro Hat (Presented by Fred Loya Insurance)
Friday, Aug. 21: Harry Potter Reversible Bucket Hat (theme is new).
Grilled chicken sandwich mini bites are prepared during a food tasting event for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games at Southwest University Park on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
Food samples are displayed beneath a Southwest University Park sign during a food tasting event unveiling Bargain Bites for the El Paso Chihuahuas and El Paso Locomotive FC home games on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.
Fireworks spectaculars at the El Paso Chihuahuas
The El Paso Chihuahuas are going bigger than ever this season with 14 Saturday nights packed with fireworks, along with fun themes, giveaways and jersey auctions.
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This year’s lineup includes fan favorites and brand-new themes such as Matachines Night, Backyard Baseball Night, Star Wars Night, Toy Story Night, WWE Night, and Harry Potter Night.
The El Paso Chihuahuas are going bigger than ever this season with 14 Saturday nights packed with fireworks, along with fun themes, giveaways and jersey auctions.
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María Cortés González may be reached at 915-546-6150; mcortes@elpasotimes.com; @eptmaria.bsky.social on Bluesky, and @eptmariacg on TikTok.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: El Paso Chihuahuas 2026 season guide