A Sports Fan's Guide to Salt Lake City, Utah

Utah Jazz at the Delta Center

The Delta Center is one of the city’s most popular destinations—and for good reason. It’s the home of the Utah Jazz and serves as the epicenter of downtown excitement, bringing in thousands of fans and basketball history buffs alike every year. While it recently reverted to its iconic original name, the arena has undergone extensive renovations to include high-tech scoreboards and luxury social "atrium" spaces that host live music and local food vendors before tip-off.

Planning a get-together with your favorite sports fans? Make it one they won’t soon forget and host it at the Delta Center! The arena offers various rentable lounges and private suites for events of all kinds—including birthdays and corporate meetings. These spaces can accommodate groups of varying sizes and can be reserved all year round, even during the NBA off-season for concerts or the upcoming NHL franchise events. Venue rental packages can include customizable add-ons like photo ops on the hardwood, guest access to the locker room corridors, and behind-the-scenes tours of this legendary facility.

Speaking of, the arena area is vibrant and walkable, but parking near the Delta Center is notoriously difficult during sell-out games. The primary on-site lot is often reserved for pass holders, leaving groups to hunt for space in the crowded City Creek Center garages or surface lots along 300 West. We recommend saving your Jazz fans the hassle of getting to the game or your next event by renting a private shuttle service to and from the arena. That way, no one has to circle the downtown blocks in search of the perfect spot—a driver can handle all the logistics for them!

Address: 301 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Charter Bus Parking: Our charter buses utilize the designated commercial drop-off zone located on 300 West, allowing your group to bypass the heavy congestion on South Temple and 100 South. Note: The Delta Center does not offer on-site parking for oversized vehicles. We transport your group to the entrance, then stage our buses at the nearby Salt Palace Convention Center bus stalls or a remote lot, returning exactly when the fourth quarter ends.

Real Salt Lake at America First Field

Located just a short drive south of the city in Sandy, this 20,000-seat stadium is where you can watch Utah’s Major League Soccer team play on their home turf. In the off-season, America First Field is also a popular spot for international "friendlies" and major concerts, with the stunning Wasatch Mountains providing a backdrop that few stadiums in the world can match.

As for concessions, America First Field offers more than just standard stadium fare—look for local favorites like Apollo Burger and aggressive pricing on "family-friendly" snacks. If your group of spectators doesn’t want to spend a lot of time standing in line for food, there is a mobile ordering system through the RSL app so you can pick up your grub during the halftime break without missing a single goal.

Have some time to kill before a match? The stadium is surrounded by the Rio Tinto plaza, which features interactive fan zones and sponsor activations that are perfect for younger fans. If your sports fans want a more exclusive experience, the "Tunnel Club" offers a glass-walled view of the players as they walk from the locker room to the pitch, providing a perspective on pro athletics that piques your group’s interest—from the pre-match intensity to the post-game celebrations.

Address: 9256 State St, Sandy, UT 84070

Charter Bus Parking: America First Field provides a specific bus drop-off lane on the west side of the stadium along State Street. For parking, oversized vehicles are typically directed to the 90th South "Bus & RV" lot. Just ensure your bus driver knows to avoid the residential streets to the east, as height restrictions and tight turns make them inaccessible for 56-passenger motorcoaches.

Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium

If you’re a Salt Lake City sports fan, we probably don’t need to tell you why this place is significant. Since its massive expansion, the University of Utah Utes have considered Rice-Eccles Stadium their stomping grounds. The stadium hosted the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics and continues to sell out home games in this 51,000-seat venue, making it one of the most-visited venues in the valley.

Before or after the game, consider spending some time exploring the Ken Garff Red Zone, the newest addition to the south end zone. There, fans can peruse the premium seating areas and the university’s sports shop before walking over to the main gates. This area also houses the Olympic Cauldron Park, an interactive space dedicated to the 2002 Games where the original cauldron still resides.

Those planning to stop by for a Utes game should keep in mind that the stadium is located on the university campus, which sits on a hill overlooking the city. During game days, the local TRAX light rail is often overcrowded, and the steep incline of 400 South can become a gridlock. If you’re traveling with a large group and don’t want to worry about driving up the hill, we recommend renting a charter bus or minibus. Charter Bus Salt Lake City can even connect you with a bus rental that offers enough undercarriage storage for all your tailgating gear, chairs, and coolers!

Address: 451 1400 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Charter Bus Parking: Charter bus parking at Rice-Eccles is extremely limited and must be coordinated through the University’s Commuter Services well in advance. Most buses are staged at the nearby Steiner Aquarium lot or the Guardsman Way lot after dropping passengers off at the primary circle drive on South Campus Drive.

Salt Lake Bees at Smith’s Ballpark

For a more classic sporting experience, head to Smith’s Ballpark to catch the Salt Lake Bees, the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels. Known for having the "best view in baseball," the stadium looks out directly onto the snow-capped peaks of the Wasatch Range. It’s a favorite for family reunions and corporate outings due to its relaxed atmosphere and the popular "berm" seating where kids can run around on the grass.

Navigating the Ballpark District can be tricky on game nights, as the neighborhood features many one-way streets and residential parking permit zones. We find that the turn onto 1300 South is particularly tight for full-sized coach buses during peak traffic. By booking a private shuttle, your group can be dropped off at the main gate on West Temple, avoiding the stress of the crowded surface lots that charge premium game-day rates.

Address: 77 W 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Charter Bus Parking: Buses typically utilize the commercial loading zone on West Temple for drop-offs. Because the stadium lots are small, we often stage our vehicles at the nearby Salt Lake County complex parking area until the game concludes.

Rally for Your Favorite Salt Lake City Sporting Event

Whether you’re a fan group going to cheer on the Jazz or a youth soccer team excited to see Real Salt Lake, your travels to your top Salt Lake City sports venues will be much easier with a bus rental! Let Charter Bus Salt Lake City connect your fans to a comfortable and modern motorcoach, and rest easy knowing everyone will arrive right on time and all together, no matter what.