Payne Arena
The Payne Arena is a multi-purpose complex, in Hidalgo, Texas, United States.
A stadium & arena inside Hidalgo
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 98–99°, and about 170 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Hidalgo
Payne Arena is inside Hidalgo, which has 16 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 72–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
McAllen Miller (MFE) has airline service, about 4 miles from Payne Arena.
Established in 2003
Payne Arena dates from 2003. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Hidalgo. Green months are the mild ones.
Payne Arena
The Payne Arena is a multi-purpose complex, in Hidalgo, Texas, United States. It was formerly known as Dodge Arena from 2003 until February 2010, State Farm Arena from 2010 to September 2018, and then State Farm Hidalgo Arena for one year.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Established
- 2003
- Wikipedia readers
- 4K a year
Where to stay near Payne Arena
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Hidalgo (16) and McAllen (57).
- 1Bert Ogden Arena
- 2Robert and Janet Vackar Stadium
- 3Museum of South Texas History
- 4McAllen Botanical Gardens
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Payne Arena | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo | in town | — | 16 14 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 15,376 | $164K | B− |
| McAllen | 7 mi north | 10 min | 57 44 hotels · 4 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 RV parks | 150,640 | $190K | C+ |
| Pharr | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 24 15 hotels · 3 motels · 1 hostel · 5 RV parks | 80,830 | $122K | C+ |
| Mission | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 31 12 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 15 RV parks | 88,992 | $176K | B− |
| Alamo | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 12 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 6 RV parks | 20,625 | $145K | D |
| Weslaco | 16 mi east | 25 min | 21 8 hotels · 6 motels · 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 44,203 | $140K | D |
| Edinburg | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 15 9 hotels · 4 motels · 2 RV parks | 110,700 | $190K | C |
| Palmview | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 9 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 7 RV parks | 15,878 | $114K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Payne Arena
Other well-known places within 67 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw67 mi Park & preserveStarbase
110 mi Stadium & arenaBert Ogden Arena213 mi Stadium & arenaRobert and Janet Vackar Stadium
50 mi LandmarkFort Brown
49 mi Zoo & aquariumGladys Porter Zoo
48 mi National Historical ParkPalo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park169K visitors a year313 mi MuseumMuseum of South Texas History
46 mi GardenMcAllen Botanical GardensPhoto credits
Starbase: Jared Krahn, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bert Ogden Arena: Wikidude10000, CC0 · Fort Brown: Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gladys Porter Zoo: Jc161991, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park: Schmorleitz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · McAllen Botanical Gardens: Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, United States, CC BY 3.0 us
Visiting Payne Arena
Is Payne Arena in Hidalgo?
Yes. It’s inside Hidalgo, TX.
When is the best time to visit Payne Arena?
January, February, March, November and December, with highs of 72–82°.
What is the closest airport to Payne Arena?
McAllen Miller (MFE), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is San Antonio (SAT), about 236 miles.
Where should I stay near Payne Arena?
McAllen (7 mi, 57 places to stay), Pharr (4 mi, 24 places to stay) and Mission (7 mi, 31 places to stay).
Tips from people in Hidalgo
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Hidalgo’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.