Utah Mammoth
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
City
Salt Lake City
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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
Lots farther from the arena (e.g., The Gateway/Salt Palace) and pre-booked ParkWhiz stalls (e.g., 50 N 300 West, ~1,260 stalls); transit is often cheaper than driving
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Guide url
https://www.deltacenter.com/parking
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Accessible parking
ADA spaces available, including in the Park Place lot northeast of the arena; first-come, first-served — arrive early
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Payment
Cashless/card and mobile pre-pay (most lots no longer accept cash); ParkWhiz pre-pay
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Prepaid
Yes — game-by-game and event passes via ParkWhiz/BestParking; SEG building a new premium parking structure (southwest corner) for premium season-ticket holders, to be completed before the 2026-27 season
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Prices
Roughly $10–$25 depending on proximity and event; varies by event
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Overview
Delta Center offers multiple parking options including the Park Place Garage (connected via walkway), the Gateway Mall parking, and several surface lots. Pre-paid parking available. Event rates range from $10-$25. ADA parking in the Park Place Garage.
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Public transport
Strongly encouraged — Arena TRAX station is immediately north of the building (Blue and Green lines)
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor arena (downtown setting; no official tailgating)
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Traffic
Downtown core around South Temple / 300 West / North Temple and I-15 ramps congest pre/post-event; active arena renovation/construction adds closures
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Types
Six nearby garages/lots — Park Place, Salt Palace Parking, The Gateway, Triad Center, City Creek, and Hyatt House; more than 10,000 spaces within a two-block radius
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Public transportation
Airport connection
TRAX Green Line runs from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) directly to Arena station (~15–20 min)
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App
Transit app and UTA real-time tools (rideuta.com)
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Best option
TRAX (Green or Blue Line) to Arena station — drops riders at the arena's doorstep
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Bus routes
Multiple UTA downtown bus routes serve South Temple / North Temple / 200 South corridors near the arena; free-fare downtown zone applies in the core
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Fare
UTA single ride ~$2.50; pay via the Transit app/UTA GoRide, contactless tap, or ticket vending machines; Free Fare Zone covers much of downtown
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Ferry
N/A — landlocked inland city
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Nearest station
Arena station — immediately north of the arena at 301 W. South Temple (formerly named "Delta Center" 1999–2006)
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Overview
UTA TRAX Light Rail Blue and Green Lines: Arena Station is directly across from the Delta Center main entrance. UTA bus routes serve downtown Salt Lake City. TRAX is free within the downtown Free Fare Zone. Commuter Rail (FrontRunner) connects at Salt Lake Central Station.
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Rail lines
UTA TRAX Blue Line and Green Line; Green Line connects directly to Salt Lake City International Airport
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Tips
From the airport take the Green Line; downtown's Free Fare Zone makes short TRAX hops free
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Walking distance
Arena station is adjacent — under a 1-minute walk to arena doors
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Shuttles
Frequency
N/A — no dedicated game shuttle (TRAX increases service for events)
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Notes
Fans are directed to UTA TRAX rather than a team-run shuttle
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Park ride
UTA park-and-ride lots along TRAX/FrontRunner lines (e.g., suburban TRAX stations) feed downtown
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Overview
No dedicated shuttle service. UTA TRAX light rail serves the arena directly at the Arena Station on the Blue and Green lines. The Free Fare Zone in downtown Salt Lake City makes TRAX an excellent and cost-free option.
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Routes
No dedicated team game shuttle published; TRAX light rail serves as the primary transit link
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Bicycles
Overview
GREENbike SLC bike-share stations located near the Delta Center on South Temple. Bike racks available on the arena plaza.
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Rack locations
Three bike racks added under the renovation plans — two on the north side of the arena block and one on the south side
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Share cost
GREENbike $7/24-hr pass, $15/4-day pass, $75/year membership (30–60 min trips per pass tier)
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Share distance
~1 block (The Gateway, across the street)
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Share provider
GREENbike (GREENbike Utah, nonprofit bike share)
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Share station
GREENbike stations nearby, including at The Gateway directly across the street from the arena
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Spaces
Up to ~45 (three racks holding up to 15 bicycles each)
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Tips
Use GREENbike from The Gateway or downtown stations; UTA TRAX allows bikes onboard if you ride in
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible parking available, including in the Park Place lot (NE of arena), first-come first-served
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Contact
Guest Services, 1-801-325-2246 (event days, doors open to event end); main line (801) 325-2000
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Dropoff
Accessible drop-off near main entrances along South Temple / 300 West; Guest Services assists
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Fun fact
Wheelchair escort assistance can be requested from any Guest Services or Event Security staff member, or by calling the Guest Services hotline on event days
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Overview
Delta Center is fully ADA-compliant. Accessible seating on all levels. All entrances are wheelchair accessible. Elevators serve every level. TRAX light rail provides accessible transit. Assistive listening devices and sensory kits at Guest Services.
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Restrooms
Yes — accessible restrooms on concourses; renovation increased restroom capacity ~12%
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Service animals
Service animals permitted per ADA; details via arena policies page
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — fully cashless since 2019; reverse-ATM kiosks convert cash to a no-fee Mastercard debit card
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Fun fact
The arena leans heavily on Utah-based local restaurant brands, marketed as a "destination dining" concourse rather than generic concessions
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Local
30+ restaurants/vendors with ~15 Utah-based favorites (Cupbop, Swig, Santorini's, Iceberg Drive-Inn, Farr's Ice Cream, and others)
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Mobile ordering
Yes — order via the Delta Center, Utah Jazz, or Utah Mammoth apps, QR codes at concession stands, and self-service kiosks
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Notable stands
"Mountain Menu" value stand ($2–$3 items: water, popcorn, nachos, hot dogs, Farr's ice cream bowls); Level 3 Iceberg Drive-Inn
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Parking Apps Accepted
ParkWhiz / BestParking for parking pre-pay (not concessions)
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Overview
Delta Center features a Utah-focused food program with local vendors, craft beer from Utah breweries, and premium dining. The Mammoth Team Store is on the main concourse. The arena is being renovated to optimize the hockey viewing experience.
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Signature food
Local favorites including Santorini's Mediterranean (Puffy Pita Tacos / Mediterranean Bowl), Cupbop Korean BBQ, Swig "dirty soda," and Iceberg Drive-Inn thick shakes
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Venue history
Architect
FFKR Architecture (original). Current renovation: SCI Architects (lead design), Okland Construction (GC), CAA Icon (advisor), Walter P. Moore (parking structure)
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Construction cost
~US$93 million (1991); current renovation ~US$525M within ~US$900M district funding
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Famous moments
1997 NBA Finals (Jazz, one of the loudest crowds in sports); 1993 and 2023 NBA All-Star Games; 2002 Winter Olympics figure skating and short-track (as "Salt Lake Ice Center"); first Mammoth (then Utah HC) game Oct 8, 2024 (5-2 win over Chicago before 16,020); first Mammoth playoff home game April 24, 2026 (4-2 over Vegas)
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Fun fact
Nicknamed the "Decibel Center"; a floor-level meter read 110+ dB during the 1997 NBA Finals
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Original capacity
Originally conceived as ~20,000-seat arena (replacing the ~12,616-seat Salt Palace)
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Original name
Delta Center (1991–2006); later EnergySolutions Arena (2006–2015), Vivint Smart Home Arena/Vivint Arena (2015–2023), then Delta Center again from 2023
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Overview
Opened October 4, 1991 as the home of the Utah Jazz (NBA). The Utah Mammoth arrived as an NHL expansion team relocated from Arizona for the 2024-25 season, bringing professional hockey to Salt Lake City. The Delta Center is undergoing significant renovations to upgrade the hockey experience alongside basketball.
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Records
June 8, 1996 — then-largest American minor-league hockey crowd, 17,381 (Turner Cup Finals, Utah Grizzlies)
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Renovations
2017 (~$125M fan-experience upgrade); 2024 (Mammoth arrival adaptations); Phase 1 of full hockey renovation completed Oct 2025 (rebuilt steep lower bowl, raised ice 2 ft, lengthened bowl 12 ft/end, dehumidifiers, new NHL locker rooms); upper bowl, suites, new scoreboard and plaza in 2026–2027 phases
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Venue details
Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena; dehumidification added to preserve ice. (Tailgating/outdoor fields N/A — indoor arena.)
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Elevation
~4,226 ft (Salt Lake City)
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Levels
Lower bowl, upper bowl, suite/club levels (Level 4 suites); being fully reconfigured for dual-sport sightlines
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Premium
56 executive/luxury suites and ~668 club seats; new premium floor areas, refreshed/extended Level-4 suites, and suspended sideline "gondola" hospitality spaces (200+ fans) being added in 2026-27
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Overview
Hockey seating capacity: approximately 16,200 (with obstructed-view seats from the original basketball-first design; renovations planned). Ice surface: 200 ft × 85 ft. The arena is transitioning to a dual-sport configuration.
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Shared tenants
Utah Jazz (NBA); historically Salt Lake Golden Eagles, Utah Grizzlies (IHL), Utah Starzz (WNBA), Utah Blaze (AFL)
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Surface
NHL regulation ice sheet (200 ft x 85 ft); ice surface raised ~2 ft and bowl lengthened ~12 ft per end during renovation; four new dehumidifiers maintain year-round ice quality
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