Rice-Eccles Stadium

Rice-Eccles Stadium, home of University of Utah Football, is the largest sports facility in the Salt Lake area and seats up to 47,000 fans. Rice-Eccles underwent a major renovation in 1997-98 in preparation for the opening and closing ceremonies of the the 2002 Winter Olympics. In addition to football, the stadium hosts major concert tours such as U2 and the Rolling Stones, and sporting events such as motocross. Event facilities in the stadium's west tower can be rented for weddings and other large parties.

Stadium Facts

Seating capacity: 45,107 (goes over capacity for some events)

Renovated and renamed in 1997-98

Cost of renovation: $50 million, from private donations and US Olympic Committee

Hosted opening and closing ceremonies for the 2002 Winter Olympics

Olympic Cauldron Park and Salt Lake 2002 Visitors Center on south side of stadium grounds

West tower hosts weddings, banquets and special events

Playing surface: FieldTurf, infilled synthetic turf

Contact Information

451 S. 1400 E.
801-325-7328

Tickets: 801-581-UTIX (8849)

Driving Directions

Driving directions

Map to Rice-Eccles Stadium (from OpenStreetMap.org)

Public Transportation

There is a UTA TRAX station in the stadium's west parking lot. Buses are also available.

UTA Trip Planner

Parking

Varies by event - see University of Utah Parking Maps for details. Parking for the ticket office and Olympic Cauldron Park on non-event days is immediately west of the stadium.

Food and Drink

A variety of food and drink is available during football games, including stadium foods like hot dogs, popcorn and soda, plus booths provided by local restaurants in the south end zone. Favorites include Maui Burgers (excellent fresh-cut french fries), Cowboy Corn Dogs, Maui Wowie smoothies, Colosimo's Sausage, Mexican food, Greek food, barbecue and more. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Rice-Eccles Stadium, but are permitted in tailgating parking lots.