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Parking
Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Delta Center fills early.
Getting there
Delta Center sits at 301 South Temple in downtown Salt Lake City, immediately adjacent to the Salt Palace Convention Center and a short walk from Temple Square. Utah Transit Authority (UTA) TRAX light rail's Blue, Green, and Red lines all stop at the Arena station directly outside the building — making it one of the most transit-accessible NBA-and-NHL arenas in the western United States. UTA FrontRunner commuter rail stops at Salt Lake Central station a short walk away. Driving in from the Cottonwood Heights suburbs or Provo uses I-15 to the 600 South exit; arena-affiliated and adjacent downtown garages serve the venue, and reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats event-day pricing. Rideshare drop-off zones are signed along South Temple. Confirm bag and entry rules on the relevant team's official site (Jazz or Utah Hockey Club).
The neighborhood
Downtown Salt Lake City around Delta Center is a compact, walkable district anchored by Temple Square (the headquarters of the LDS Church and one of Salt Lake's primary visitor attractions) immediately north of the arena. The Vivint Smart Home Arena / Delta Center has been the anchor of this western edge of downtown since 1991, and the surrounding blocks include the Salt Palace Convention Center, City Creek Center (the LDS Church's mixed-use retail-and-residential development), and a steadily expanding bar and restaurant cluster along West Temple, Main Street, and 200 South. The TRAX light-rail network connects the arena directly to the University of Utah, the airport, and the Cottonwood-side suburbs. Travelers building a wider day can pair the visit with Temple Square, the Natural History Museum of Utah, Antelope Island, or a day-trip drive into the Wasatch ski resorts (Park City, Snowbird, Alta).
Where to eat & drink nearby
Walkable pre-game stops include Squatters Pub Brewery (the long-running Utah brewpub a short walk south of the arena), Beer Bar (an acclaimed Salt Lake craft-beer-and-sausage bar a short walk east), and Red Iguana (Salt Lake's destination Mexican restaurant, famous for mole, a short drive west). Takashi is the destination sushi sit-down a short walk east. Valter's Osteria is the destination Italian sit-down. Eva is an acclaimed downtown small-plates option. The Pie Pizzeria is a downtown pre-game pizza standby. Bar X is the destination cocktail-bar pre-game stop. Pre-game crowds at the closest spots build quickly within an hour of tipoff or puck drop, particularly for Jazz and Utah Hockey Club rivalry nights.
First-timer tips
Arrive 60–90 minutes before tipoff or puck drop — the Arena TRAX station handles a steady flow of fans before games and security screening can stack up. The arena is currently shared by the Utah Jazz (NBA) and the Utah Hockey Club (NHL, the relocated former Arizona Coyotes that began play in Salt Lake City for the 2024–25 season). The shared-tenant arrangement means the building converts between hardwood and ice between events, sometimes on back-to-back nights. The arena is undergoing significant configuration upgrades to accommodate full NHL sightlines; some seating sections are obstructed for hockey during the current transition period — check the team's seat-view tools before buying. Both teams publish current bag, mobile-ticket, and entry rules on their respective official sites.
Best games to catch
For the Utah Jazz, NBA marquee dates include the Lakers, Warriors, Nuggets, and visits from the Celtics, Bucks, and Sixers when their stars are healthy. The Jazz's heritage rivalries with the Trail Blazers and Rockets remain meaningful within the Western Conference. For the Utah Hockey Club, the closest geographic NHL rival is the Colorado Avalanche — the Mountain Time Zone matchup that has quickly become the hottest local rivalry. Visits from Original Six teams (Bruins, Maple Leafs, Rangers) and from the Vegas Golden Knights anchor the strongest NHL home dates. Both teams publish promotional calendars on their respective sites — themed nights, fan giveaways, heritage jerseys — and the building's calendar is among the busiest in the West given the shared NBA-and-NHL schedule.
What to know
Delta Center opened in October 1991 as the Delta Center, was renamed EnergySolutions Arena in 2006, became Vivint Smart Home Arena in 2015, and reverted to Delta Center in 2023 after the original naming-rights partner (Delta Air Lines) returned. The arena has been the Utah Jazz's home since opening — replacing the Salt Palace as the Jazz's primary venue — and added the Utah Hockey Club (the NHL franchise relocated from Arizona) as a second primary tenant beginning with the 2024–25 season after the Coyotes' relocation was finalized in April 2024. The shared-tenant arrangement required significant arena modifications: ice plant installation, additional locker-room and broadcast facilities, and ongoing seating-bowl reconfiguration to improve NHL sightlines (the original 1991 design was basketball-optimized). The Utah Hockey Club is using a transitional brand name and color identity while the franchise selects its permanent identity through a fan-input process. The arena was Karl Malone and John Stockton's home for the Jazz's 1997 and 1998 NBA Finals runs against the Bulls.
Frequently asked questions
What time do doors open at Delta Center?
Doors typically open about 90 minutes before tipoff or puck drop. Exact door times shift by event and by tenant — check the Delta Center official event page for the specific game's door time.
How do I get to Delta Center without a car?
UTA TRAX light rail's Blue, Green, and Red lines all stop at the Arena station directly outside the building. FrontRunner commuter rail stops at Salt Lake Central station a short walk away. The arena is also walkable from most downtown Salt Lake City hotels.
Where can I park at Delta Center?
Arena-affiliated and adjacent downtown garages ring the venue. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats event-day pricing. Many fans skip driving entirely given the TRAX coverage. Confirm current rates and availability before driving in.
Do the Utah Hockey Club play at Delta Center?
Yes — the Utah Hockey Club (the NHL franchise relocated from Arizona) plays at Delta Center beginning with the 2024–25 season. The team shares the arena with the Utah Jazz; the building converts between hardwood and ice between events.
Is Delta Center the same as Vivint Arena?
Yes — the arena was named Vivint Smart Home Arena from 2015 to 2023, and reverted to Delta Center in 2023 after Delta Air Lines returned as the naming-rights partner. It is the same downtown Salt Lake City arena that opened in 1991 and has been the Jazz's home throughout.
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