Salt Lake City Arena Renovations Boost Hockey, Basketball Capacities

The owners of the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club (formerly the Arizona Coyotes) and NBA’s Jazz have announced a significant renovation of Salt Lake City’s Delta Center, aiming to increase hockey capacity to about 17,000 and basketball to nearly 19,000. The first phase will add 1,000 new full-ice view seats and upgrade 400 existing seats, improving the hockey experience in a venue originally designed for basketball. Renovations include installing a retractable seating system, raising the arena floor by two feet, and lengthening the bowl by approximately 12 feet at each end to enhance sightlines for hockey fans while preserving the basketball experience. The project will unfold over the next three summers. The team is also expected to unveil a permanent name and identity before the 2025-26 NHL season, following a fan-driven selection process.