Utah Jazz
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
301 West South Temple
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City
Salt Lake City
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Notes
Owned by Ryan Smith and operated by Smith Entertainment Group; one of the oldest arenas in the NBA (3rd oldest) and is undergoing a major dual-sport renovation 2025–2027
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Phone
801-325-2000 (main/reception); Guest Services event-day line 801-325-2052
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State
UT
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Venue name
Delta Center
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Zip code
84101
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Parking
Cheapest
Street metered/free parking for bargain hunters; City Creek Center garage (~$2–3/hr with validation, ~15-min walk); free TRAX in downtown Free-Fare Zone is the cheapest overall
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Guide url
https://www.deltacenter.com/parking/ and https://www.nba.com/jazz/parking
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Accessible parking
Accessible parking available in the Park Place lot northeast of the arena on South Temple, first-come first-served at event/daily pricing; ADA spaces also within the broader 10,000+ space inventory
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Payment
Most parking locations no longer accept cash — credit/debit/mobile pay. (Arena interior is fully cash-free.)
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Premium
New southwest parking structure designated for premium season-ticket holders (under construction in the renovation)
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Prepaid
Available via third-party apps (ParkWhiz, BestParking) and arena lots; specifics vary by event
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Prices
Roughly $10–$30 in arena-area lots; lots within three blocks hover around $20. Prices vary by event
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Public transport
UTA TRAX light rail (Arena Station immediately north on South Temple), FrontRunner commuter rail, and downtown Free-Fare Zone make transit a strong option
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor downtown arena; no tailgating
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Traffic
I-15/I-80 interchange just west of downtown; South Temple and 300 West congest heavily post-game
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Types
Surrounding downtown structures and surface lots (Triad Center, City Creek Center, The Gateway, Park Place lot); a new premium parking structure at the southwest corner is being built for premium season-ticket holders (target completion before the 2026-27 season)
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Public transportation
Airport connection
TRAX Green Line runs directly from Salt Lake City International Airport to Arena Station
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App
UTA app and Transit app provide real-time arrivals; rideuta.com
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Best option
TRAX (Blue/Green Line to Arena Station) — free within the downtown Free-Fare Zone and steps from the doors
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Fare
UTA fares via Transit app/UTA app, contactless tap-to-pay, or pass; downtown Free-Fare Zone allows free TRAX rides between downtown stations including Arena Station
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Ferry
N/A — landlocked inland city
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Nearest station
Arena Station (UTA TRAX), on South Temple immediately north of the arena
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Rail lines
TRAX Blue Line and Green Line stop at Arena Station; the Green Line connects to Salt Lake City International Airport; FrontRunner commuter rail via North Temple Bridge station (~2-block walk). Planetarium Station (Blue Line) on 400 West is also nearby
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Tips
Use the downtown Free-Fare Zone to ride TRAX free; Green Line is ideal for airport arrivals direct to the arena
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Walking distance
Arena Station is essentially at the arena's north side — under a 1-2 minute walk
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Shuttles
Accessibility
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Cost
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Dropoff
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Frequency
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Notes
Most out-of-area fans use UTA FrontRunner (exit North Temple Bridge, ~2-block walk) or TRAX rather than a shuttle
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Operator
N/A
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Park ride
UTA Park & Ride lots feed TRAX/FrontRunner from the suburbs (e.g., along FrontRunner and TRAX lines)
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Pickup
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Schedule
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Bicycles
Share cost
GREENbike approximately $3 per ride (day/annual passes also available)
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Share distance
Roughly 1-2 blocks (Gateway/100 South / 400 West stations)
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Share provider
GREENbike (greenbikeutah.org), Salt Lake City's nonprofit bike-share program
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Share station
GREENbike (SLC bike share) stations near The Gateway across the street, including at 100 South and near The Depot on 400 West
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Tips
Bikes are permitted on UTA TRAX/FrontRunner, allowing a bike-plus-rail combo; dock a GREENbike at The Gateway and walk over
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible spaces in the Park Place lot northeast of the arena on South Temple (event/daily pricing, first-come first-served)
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Assistive listening
Available free at Guest Services (Main Level Portal Y / Door 4); valid driver license or credit card held as deposit
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Contact
Guest Services (801) 325-2052; interpreter requests at least 30 days in advance
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Dropoff
Passenger drop-off zone on 300 West (may be limited for pickup after games due to traffic)
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Elevators
Main Level Portals A, F and T; Suite Level Suites 9, 23 and 51; Terrace Level Portals AA, GG and TT — priority for guests with disabilities and premium ticket holders
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Fun fact
The arena is certified sensory-inclusive through a KultureCity partnership, and also offers six Cozy Earth Mother's Rooms for nursing parents
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Restrooms
Accessible and family restrooms on all levels (family restrooms at Main Level Portals G and T, Terrace Level Portals CC and QQ, and Toyota Club)
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Sensory
Vivint Gives Back Sensory Room on the Upper Concourse between Portals LL and MM; KultureCity + Vivint sensory bags (noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, cue cards) checkable at Guest Services
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Service animals
Trained service animals (and service animals in training) welcome in all public areas; must be leashed unless performing a task; handler responsible for cleanup. Pets not allowed
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Wheelchair seating
Multiple accessible seating locations throughout the arena; guests with non-accessible tickets can exchange for accessible seats at Guest Services on event day (subject to availability)
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — fully cash-free; credit/debit/prepaid cards, app digital wallet, and Delta Center Dollars only. Five Cash-to-Card machines are on-site for converting cash
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Craft beer
Local craft beer available (e.g., Utah breweries such as Red Rock); full alcohol service with two-drink-per-purchase limit, cutoffs at end of 3rd quarter (Jazz) / after 3rd-period puck drop (Mammoth)
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Fun fact
The "Mountain Menu" offers hot dogs, nachos, popcorn and bottled water for $3 or less — among the most affordable concession value menus in the NBA/NHL
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Local
Crown Burgers, Cupbop, R&R BBQ, El Chubasco, Hires Big H, Iceberg Drive-Inn (thick shakes), Proper Burger, Cubby's, Chip Cookie, plus Jazzmen's Kitchen — over 30 vendors
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Mobile ordering
Yes — order via Delta Center / Utah Jazz / Utah Mammoth apps, deltacenter.com/order, QR codes at stands, or self-service kiosks (alcohol must be bought in person with ID)
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Notable stands
Iceberg Drive-Inn (shakes), Cupbop, Crown Burgers, Swig "dirty soda," Chick-fil-A stands, plus a budget "Mountain Menu" with staples no more than $3 each
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Outside food policy
Outside food and beverages are prohibited (including bottled water and outside alcohol)
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Parking Apps Accepted
Third-party parking apps (ParkWhiz, BestParking, SpotHero-type services) for nearby lots; arena lots are cashless
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Signature food
Pastrami "Crown Burger" with Utah fry sauce; Cupbop Korean BBQ rice cups are an arena favorite
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Venue history
Architect
FFKR Architecture (structural engineer Ralph L. Wadsworth; general contractor Ohbayashi/Sahara)
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Construction cost
US$93 million (privately financed by Larry H. Miller; ~$220–229 million in 2025 dollars)
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Famous moments
Hosted the 1997 and 1998 NBA Finals (Stockton/Malone Jazz vs. Chicago Bulls); 1993 and 2023 NBA All-Star Games; 2002 Winter Olympics figure skating and short-track speed skating (as "Salt Lake Ice Center")
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Fun fact
Statues of John Stockton and Karl Malone stand outside the southeast corner of the arena; SI's 2008 player poll voted it the "most intimidating arena in the NBA."
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Opened
1991 (opened October 9, 1991; first event October 16, 1991)
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Original capacity
Around 19,900 for basketball at opening (imagined as a ~20,000-seat arena)
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Original name
Delta Center (1991–2006), via Delta Air Lines naming rights; later EnergySolutions Arena, Vivint Smart Home Arena/Vivint Arena, then back to Delta Center in 2023
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Records
1997 NBA Finals Game 5 recorded crowd noise over 110 decibels ("Decibel Center"); June 8, 1996 Turner Cup game drew 17,381, then a record for U.S. minor-league hockey
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Renovations
2017 ($125M fan-experience upgrade under Vivint); 2024 (Utah Mammoth NHL arrival prep); major dual-sport renovation April 2025–October 2027 ($525M of a $900M district plan) reconstructing the bowl, adding gondola seating, new suites, parking structure and reconfigured seats for both sports
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Retired numbers
Jazz retired numbers include John Stockton (12), Karl Malone (32), Pete Maravich (7), Adrian Dantley (4), Darrell Griffith (35), Jeff Hornacek (14), Mark Eaton (53), and others, plus Larry H. Miller and Frank Layden honored banners. The court is named "Larry H. Miller Court."
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Venue details
Capacity
18,186 for basketball (sources also list 18,306); ~16,020 for hockey and ~20,000 for concerts. Capacity will change as renovations complete
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Climate
Fully enclosed climate-controlled indoor arena; dehumidification systems maintain ice quality alongside basketball use
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Elevation
Approximately 4,226 ft (Salt Lake City downtown elevation ~4,226 ft / ~1,288 m)
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Levels
Six levels — Event Level (1), Club Level (2), Main concourse (Level 3), Suite Level (4), Terrace/Upper concourse (Level 5), and Sky Level standing-room (Level 6)
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Premium
56 luxury executive suites and 668 club seats; renovation is adding gondola/terrace seating and expanded club spaces
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Scoreboard
Center-hung video board (upgraded in prior renovations); a new scoreboard and ribbon boards are part of the 2025–2027 renovation
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Shared tenants
Utah Jazz (NBA) and Utah Mammoth (NHL); also a concert and event venue (NuSkin Theater config 3,000–7,000)
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Surface
Hardwood ("Larry H. Miller Court") for basketball; convertible to NHL ice for the Utah Mammoth (four new dehumidifiers added to maintain year-round ice)
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