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Delta Center Undergoes Multi-Year Overhaul for NBA and NHL Dual-Sport Use

Smith Entertainment Group begins major renovations to integrate retractable seating, expand capacities, and enhance infrastructure for the Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club.

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Overview

  • The Delta Center's renovation, starting in the 2025 offseason, will create a dual-sport arena optimized for NBA and NHL games over three summers.
  • A first-of-its-kind retractable seating system will provide a 12-foot elevation variance for improved sightlines in both hockey and basketball configurations.
  • Structural changes include raising the arena floor by two feet, lengthening the bowl by 12 feet at both ends, and increasing hockey seating capacity to 17,000 and basketball to 19,000.
  • Additional upgrades include expanded restrooms, new premium spaces, four dehumidifiers for better ice quality, and a 450-stall parking structure.
  • The $900 million mixed-use district renovation is funded through a 0.5% downtown sales tax and private investment, with $525 million allocated to Delta Center improvements.