Delta Center
Delta Center, known as “Decibel Center”, is a hockey rink in Salt Lake City, Utah, home of the Utah Mammoth (NHL, Central Division). It opened in 1991, making it 35 years old in 2026 and seats 16,020 for hockey. Its record crowd is 17,381 hockey (1996 Turner Cup Finals Game 4, June 8, 1996).
Rink facts
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Home of
- Utah Mammoth
- League
- NHL · Central Division
- Opened
- 1991
- Capacity
- 16,020
- Nickname
- Decibel Center
- Former names
- Salt Lake Ice Center (2002 Olympics)
EnergySolutions Arena (2006–2015)
Vivint Smart Home Arena (2015–2020)
Vivint Arena (2020–2023) - Record crowd
- 17,381 hockey (1996 Turner Cup Finals Game 4, June 8, 1996)
- Also home to
- Utah Jazz (NBA)
- Size rank in NHL
- 31st of 32
Famous moments at Delta Center
- 1997 NBA Finals (1997)
- 2002 Winter Olympics figure skating and short track (2002)
- 2023 NBA All-Star Game (2023)
- First game in the arena, a 4–2 Salt Lake Golden Eagles loss to the Peoria Rivermen (1991)
- Game 4 of the Turner Cup Finals drew 17,381, then the largest crowd in American minor league hockey history (1996)
- Utah Hockey Club's first regular-season game, a 5–2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks (2024)
- Utah Mammoth's first home playoff game, a 4–2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights (2026)
Game night
Parking. New premium parking structure expected before 2026–27 season
Seating & views at Delta Center
Hockey capacity is 16,020, with 56 luxury suites and 668 club seats. A 2025 lower-bowl rebuild removed all partial-view hockey seats, lengthened the bowl 12 feet at each end and raised the playing surface two feet. Later phases add terrace-style ledges and suspended gondolas over both sidelines.
Parking & tailgating
More than 10,000 parking spaces are within two blocks, including Park Place, Salt Palace Parking and The Gateway. UTA TRAX's Arena Station on South Temple is across from the arena, and rides are free within the Free Fare Downtown Zone.
Plan your trip to Delta Center
Rinks near Delta Center10
- 1USHL/NAHLThe Ice Sheet at Ogden — Ogden Mustangs 37 mi
- 2USHL/NAHLMountain America Center — Idaho Falls Spud Kings 192 mi
- 3USHL/NAHLRiver City Sportsplex — Grand Junction River Hawks 212 mi
- 4ECHLIdaho Central Arena — Idaho Steelheads 296 mi
- 5AHLBlue Arena — Colorado Eagles 358 mi
- 6NHLT-Mobile Arena — Vegas Golden Knights 361 mi
- 7AHLLee's Family Forum — Henderson Silver Knights 367 mi
- 8NHLBall Arena — Colorado Avalanche 371 mi
- 9NCAAMagness Arena — Denver Pioneers 371 mi
- 10USHL/NAHLSignal Peak Energy Arena — Billings Cattle Punchers 390 mi
Questions about Delta Center
Where do the Utah Mammoth play home games?
The Utah Mammoth play at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
How many people does Delta Center hold?
Delta Center seats 16,020 for hockey.
When did Delta Center open?
Delta Center opened in 1991.
What is Delta Center’s nickname?
Delta Center is known as “Decibel Center.”
What is the attendance record at Delta Center?
The record crowd at Delta Center is 17,381 hockey (1996 Turner Cup Finals Game 4, June 8, 1996).
Where do I park for games at Delta Center?
New premium parking structure expected before 2026–27 season
What other rinks are near Delta Center?
The Ice Sheet at Ogden in Ogden is about 37 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at Delta Center?
More than 10,000 parking spaces are within two blocks, including Park Place, Salt Palace Parking and The Gateway. UTA TRAX's Arena Station on South Temple is across from the arena, and rides are free within the Free Fare Downtown Zone.
What is the seating like at Delta Center?
Hockey capacity is 16,020, with 56 luxury suites and 668 club seats. A 2025 lower-bowl rebuild removed all partial-view hockey seats, lengthened the bowl 12 feet at each end and raised the playing surface two feet. Later phases add terrace-style ledges and suspended gondolas over both sidelines.
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