El Pasoans are losing their s**t over these world cup soccer games. Not everybody though so if you, (like me), could really care less, there are plenty of other things to do.
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As far as things I’d rather do than watch soccer, I can think of a ton right off the top of my head that can be done pretty much anywhere. Things like watch paint dry or look for figures in the clouds … maybe find an I-10 closure to get stuck in. Yeah, not a fan.
Luckily, non-fans … or fans whose team is not playing at the moment … have plenty of other things to do around El Paso.
Things To Do In El Paso Besides Watch SoccerWestern Playland – It’s up and running for the season with lots of cool rides and family fun. I know it’s hot out but you can float over the park aboard the Sky Glider, (sitting doesn’t require much effort), or you can cool off on the Tsunami.Wet ‘n Wild – Also open for 2026, it’s THE place to escape the summer heat. Aaaaaand the soccer, there aren’t any tv’s out there. 😉 (Though, somebody will probably be watching it on their phone so you may overhear a little.)Day Drinking – Probably the way I’ll go. If you go to a bar, you will be surrounded by tv’s and soccer maniacs so, that isn’t really an escape.
If you’re chilling at home though, you can mark yourself 100% safe from anything involving grown men chasing a little ball up and down the field while pretending to be seriously, almost fatally wounded. (Language NSFW)
There are tons of other things you can do around here – take a hike, (be safe though), hop on your bad motor scooter and ride the mountain, take a daytrip and cool off in the mountains. ‘Ya got options, including this guys …
Let the soccer freaks have their meltdowns while you relax. Football season is a different story but check back here mid – October. I’ll have another article like this for basketball season.
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