Delta Center
Delta Center, known as “Decibel Center”, is a basketball arena in Salt Lake City, Utah, home of the Utah Jazz (NBA, Western Conference). It opened in 1991, making it 35 years old in 2026 and seats 18,186 for basketball. That makes it the 20th-largest arena in NBA.
Arena facts
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Home of
- Utah Jazz
- Conference
- NBA · Western Conference · Northwest Division
- Opened
- 1991
- Capacity
- 18,186
- 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) - Also home to
- Utah Mammoth (NHL)
Utah Starzz (WNBA, 1997–2002, former) - Size rank in NBA
- 20th of 30
Famous games at Delta Center
- Nov. 7, 1991: The Jazz lost their first regular-season game in the new Delta Center, 103-95 to the Seattle SuperSonics.
- Feb. 21, 1993: Karl Malone and John Stockton shared MVP honors as the West beat the East 135-132 in overtime in the NBA All-Star Game.
- June 11, 1997: A sick Michael Jordan led Chicago past Utah 90-88 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the famous Flu Game, amid crowd noise topping 110 decibels.
- June 3, 1998: Utah beat the Bulls 88-85 in overtime in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
- June 14, 1998: Michael Jordan stole the ball from Karl Malone and hit the winning jumper over Bryon Russell as Chicago won Game 6 87-86 for its sixth title.
- Feb. 19, 2023: Jayson Tatum scored an All-Star record 55 points as Team Giannis beat Team LeBron 184-175 in the NBA All-Star Game.
Game night
Parking. A premium parking structure for season-ticket holders is under construction.
Seating & views at Delta Center
The Delta Center seats about 18,186 for Jazz games, with a lower bowl off the main level and a terrace-level upper bowl that has long made it one of the NBA's loudest buildings. It is mid-renovation for the NHL's Utah Mammoth: the lower bowl was rebuilt in 2025, the upper north end gets terrace-style ledge seating for 2026-27, and sideline gondolas and a sloped south end linking the two bowls are planned.
Parking & tailgating at Delta Center
More than 10,000 spaces sit within two blocks, including Park Place (with accessible parking), Salt Palace, The Gateway, the Triad Center and City Creek. A new premium parking structure at the southwest corner was set to open before the 2026-27 season. UTA TRAX Green and Blue line trains stop at Arena Station on South Temple, right across the street, and rides inside the downtown free fare zone cost nothing. Lyft is the official rideshare partner.
Plan your trip to Delta Center
Arenas near Delta Center10
- 1D-IJon M. Huntsman Center — Utah Utes same city
- 2G LeagueMaverik Center — Salt Lake City Stars 3 mi
- 3D-IUCCU Center — Utah Valley Wolverines 33 mi
- 4D-IMarriott Center — BYU Cougars 35 mi
- 5D-IDee Events Center — Weber State Wildcats 37 mi
- 6D-ISmith Spectrum — Utah State Aggies 70 mi
- 7D-IICCU Dome — Idaho State Bengals 149 mi
- 8D-IAmerica First Event Center — Southern Utah Thunderbirds 219 mi
- 9D-IBurns Arena — Utah Tech Trailblazers 265 mi
- 10D-IExtraMile Arena — Boise State Broncos 296 mi
Questions about Delta Center
Where do the Utah Jazz play home games?
The Utah Jazz play at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
How many people does Delta Center hold?
Delta Center seats 18,186 for basketball.
When did Delta Center open?
Delta Center opened in 1991.
What is Delta Center’s nickname?
Delta Center is known as “Decibel Center.”
Where do I park for games at Delta Center?
A premium parking structure for season-ticket holders is under construction.
What other arenas are near Delta Center?
Jon M. Huntsman Center is also in Salt Lake City. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.
Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.