Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City

Name: Rice-Eccles Stadium
Address: Salt Lake City, United States
Telephone: (801) 325-7328

#16 among attractions in Salt Lake City

Sport venue, Sport, Football

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Facts and practical information

Rice-Eccles Stadium stands as a prominent landmark in Salt Lake City, United States, known for its dynamic environment and as a hub for sports and entertainment. This modern sports venue, with a seating capacity of over 45,000, is home to the University of Utah's football team, the Utes, and has hosted a myriad of events since its opening in 1998.

Constructed on the site of its predecessor, Rice Stadium, Rice-Eccles Stadium was renovated and expanded in preparation for a global spotlight as the main stadium for the 2002 Winter Olympics. It gained international fame by hosting the opening and closing ceremonies, leaving a lasting legacy in the city's history.

The stadium features state-of-the-art facilities, including a spacious press box, luxury suites, and a premium club seating area, ensuring an exceptional experience for spectators and media alike. The playing field, surrounded by a U-shaped bowl, provides unobstructed views, making every seat in the house a good one.

Rice-Eccles Stadium is not only a venue for athletic prowess; it also serves as a versatile space for concerts, community events, and other large gatherings. Its prime location in Salt Lake City, with the picturesque Wasatch Mountains as a backdrop, makes it a scenic destination for locals and visitors.

Alternative names: Opened: September 1998 (26 years ago)Capacity: 45.8 thous.Coordinates: 40°45'36"N, 111°50'56"W

Address

East Bench (University of Utah)Salt Lake City United States

Contact

(801) 325-7328

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Day trips

Rice-Eccles Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trolley Square, Gilgal Sculpture Garden, Jon M. Huntsman Center, George S. Eccles 2002 Legacy Bridge.

1.2 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Trolley Square, Salt Lake City
32 min walk • Trolley Square stands as a beacon of commercial and cultural history in the heart of Salt Lake City, United States. This unique shopping center, which originally served as a trolley car barn in the late 19th century, has been transformed into a vibrant marketplace that...
1 miW
Park, Garden, Sculpture
Gilgal Sculpture Garden, Salt Lake City
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Salt Lake City, the Gilgal Sculpture Garden stands as a hidden gem and a testament to one man's artistic vision and spiritual quest. This unique park, spanning a modest but impactful 3-acre area, is an open-air sanctuary that houses the work of...
0.5 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City
14 min walk • The Jon M. Huntsman Center, nestled in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant sporting culture. This premier sports venue, with a seating capacity of over 15,000, serves as the home court for the University of Utah's basketball...
0.7 miNE
Bridge
George S. Eccles 2002 Legacy Bridge, Salt Lake City
19 min walk • The George S. Eccles 2002 Legacy Bridge is a pedestrian bridge on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The bridge was complete in 2001.
~400 ftS
Museum, Park
Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Cauldron Park, Salt Lake City
2 min walk • The Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza is located outside the southwestern corner of Rice–Eccles Stadium on the campus of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. During the 2002 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, the stadium was known as Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium and hosted the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
~1660 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Salt Lake City
8 min walk • The Utah Museum of Fine Arts is the region's primary resource for culture and visual arts. It is located in the Marcia and John Price Museum Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on the University of Utah campus near Rice-Eccles Stadium.
~1590 ftN
Museum
Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City
8 min walk • The Natural History Museum of Utah is a museum located in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. The museum shows exhibits of natural history subjects, with an emphasis on Utah and the Intermountain West. The mission of the museum is to illuminate the natural world and the place of humans within it.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Forts and castles
Fort Douglas, Salt Lake City
22 min walk • Camp Douglas was established in October 1862, during the American Civil War, as a small military garrison about three miles east of Salt Lake City, Utah, to protect the overland mail route and telegraph lines along the Central Overland Route. In 1878, the post was renamed Fort Douglas.
0.4 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Kingsbury Hall, Salt Lake City
12 min walk • Kingsbury Hall is a center for the performing arts located on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah.
~1160 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Pioneer Theatre Company, Salt Lake City
6 min walk • The Pioneer Theatre Company is one of four professional theatre companies in Utah, and the only fully professional theatre in Salt Lake City, contracting with union members belonging to Actors' Equity Association, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and United Scenic Artists.
~1410 ftS
Cemetery
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City
7 min walk • Mount Olivet Cemetery is a cemetery in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was established on May 16, 1874, by an act of the U.S. Congress which granted 20 acres of land for public use as a cemetery. The first use of the cemetery was in 1877.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rice-Eccles Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Cauldron Park, Salt Lake City (2 min walk), Carlson Hall, Salt Lake City (4 min walk), Pioneer Theatre Company, Salt Lake City (6 min walk), J. Willard Marriott Library, Salt Lake City (6 min walk).

How to get to Rice-Eccles Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rice-Eccles Stadium:

Light rail

Stadium • Lines: 703 (5 min walk)
Fort Douglas • Lines: 703 (19 min walk)

Bus

U President's Circle • Lines: 220, 9 (10 min walk)
Central Campus Drive @ 260 S • Lines: 21 (10 min walk)