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Delta Center

Delta Center is an indoor sports and entertainment arena in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Delta Center is an indoor sports and entertainment arena in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Opened in 1991, it is the home venue of the Utah Jazz of the NBA and the Utah Mammoth of the NHL. The arena has undergone several name changes due to corporate sponsorship and returned to the Delta Center name in 2023.

History

Delta Center opened in 1991 and has operated under several names linked to corporate sponsorship. It returned to the Delta Center name in July 2023 under a new naming-rights agreement with Delta Air Lines.

Sports tenants and events

The arena is the home of the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth. It has also hosted other professional teams, including the Utah Blaze and Utah Starzz, and will host ice hockey at the 2034 Winter Olympics.

Design and capacity

Delta Center is a multipurpose indoor arena with different capacities depending on event type. Sources report seating for roughly 18,000 basketball fans, around 16,000 for hockey, and about 20,000 for concerts.

Olympic role

The venue was an Olympic site during the 2002 Winter Olympics, when it hosted figure skating and short-track speed skating. It is also expected to be used for ice hockey at the 2034 Winter Olympics.

Key facts

  • Delta Center opened in 1991 in downtown Salt Lake City.
  • It is the home of the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth.
  • It was previously known as EnergySolutions Arena and Vivint Arena before returning to the Delta Center name in 2023.
  • During the 2002 Winter Olympics, it was used as a venue for figure skating and short-track speed skating under the name Salt Lake Ice Center.
  • The venue is undergoing a multi-year renovation begun in April 2025 to create a dual-sport arena for basketball and hockey.
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Canadian context

Delta Center is relevant to Canadian readers mainly as a major NHL venue in the western United States and as a site that may host future international sporting events, including the 2034 Winter Olympics.

Frequently asked questions

What is Delta Center?
Delta Center is an indoor arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, used for professional sports and entertainment events.
Who plays at Delta Center?
The Utah Jazz of the NBA and the Utah Mammoth of the NHL use Delta Center as their home arena.
When did Delta Center open?
It opened in 1991.
Has Delta Center had other names?
Yes. It has also been known as Salt Lake Ice Center, EnergySolutions Arena, Vivint Arena, and Vivint Smart Home Arena.
What events has Delta Center hosted?
It has hosted NBA games, NHL games, concerts, professional indoor football, women’s basketball, and Olympic figure skating and short-track speed skating.
Is Delta Center being renovated?
Yes. A multi-year renovation began in April 2025 to convert it into a modern dual-sport venue.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_Center
    Supports: Opened in 1991; home of the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth; seating capacities; former names; 2002 Winter Olympics use; expected 2034 Winter Olympics hockey use.
  2. Delta Center — https://www.deltacenter.com/about-us/
    Supports: Current home of the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth; location in downtown Salt Lake City; annual events and guest counts; renovation beginning in April 2025; projected post-renovation capacities.
  3. Delta Center — https://www.deltacenter.com/the-delta-center-returns-to-utah-under-new-agreement-with-utah-jazz/
    Supports: Naming-rights return to Delta Center starting July 2023; address; event count and annual attendance.