BTS fans have been told to steer clear of the mountains when the group hits El Paso for two huge Sun Bowl shows on May 2 and 3.
The stadium’s dramatic setting, carved straight into the Franklin Mountains, has always tempted thrill-seekers to scramble up the rocky slopes for a free view.
Coldplay even spotted fans perched on the mountainside during their show last year, with Chris Martin calling them out mid-gig.
But with BTS expected to pull one of the biggest crowds the venue has ever seen, officials say the mountain-climbing tradition ends now.
Jorge?Vazquez, executive director of the Special Events Center, said the rocky slopes are no place for concert-goers — and this weekend, they’ll be off-limits.
He said: “The Sun Bowl Stadium is an iconic facility that was carved into the mountains. For those of you who are not from El Paso, you may not know that some love to go into the mountain and watch the show. However, it’s very dangerous because it’s loose rock, it’s super tall, and we don’t want anybody to get hurt.
“We want to make sure everybody comes in with a ticket and they have a great time inside the Sun Bowl.”
To stop fans attempting a risky climb, Vazquez confirmed that security teams and law enforcement will be stationed around the perimeter all weekend, with trespassing charges waiting for anyone who ignores the warnings.
He added: “We want to make sure no one goes there and we’re going to have security to make sure that doesn’t happen.”
The crackdown comes as El Paso braces for a huge influx of BTS fans travelling in from all over.
Similarly, in Manchester, England, legions of ticketless Oasis fans were caught listening to the band’s massive homecoming gigs at Heaton Park on what was dubbed “Gallagher Hill”.
A fence was installed around the hill to deter crowds and protect livestock and newly planted trees, but that didn’t stop some who scaled the fencing.
Despite warnings from Manchester City Council that “you won’t be able to see the show,” fans turned up in droves.
