Marriott Center
Marriott Center is a basketball arena in Provo, Utah, home of the BYU Cougars (Big 12, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1971, making it 55 years old in 2026 and seats 19,000 for basketball. That makes it the 8th-largest arena in D-I and the biggest in the Big 12.
Its record crowd is 25,875 at a 1995 devotional (non-sports event). The closest NBA arena is Delta Center in Salt Lake City, about 35 miles away.
Arena facts
- Location
- Provo, Utah
- Home of
- BYU Cougars
- School
- Brigham Young University
- Conference
- Big 12
- Opened
- 1971
- Capacity
- 19,000
- Record crowd
- 25,875 at a 1995 devotional (non-sports event)
- Also home to
- BYU Cougars women's basketball
BYU Cougars men's volleyball - Size rank in D-I
- 8th of 360
Famous games at Marriott Center
- Dec. 3, 1971: BYU opened the arena with a 78-72 win over Kansas State in the Time Zone Tournament.
- Jan. 26, 2011: Jimmer Fredette scored 43 as No. 9 BYU beat No. 4 San Diego State 71-58 before a sellout of 22,700.
- Feb. 22, 2020: On senior night, No. 23 BYU upset No. 2 Gonzaga 91-78 behind 28 points and 10 rebounds from Yoeli Childs.
- Feb. 18, 2025: BYU routed No. 23 Kansas 91-57 before a sellout of 17,978, its largest win over a ranked team.
Game night
Getting there. The UVX bus rapid transit line stops at the BYU Stadium station.
Seating & views at Marriott Center
When it opened in 1971 the Marriott Center was the largest basketball arena on a U.S. campus, seating about 22,700. Bench seating in the lower bowl was replaced with chairback seats in 2012 and 2015, and another update in 2022 brought basketball capacity to 17,978. The ROC student section fills the west end behind the hoop, from the front row to the top benches. Students claim free game tickets with a ROC pass, and camping out is not allowed.
Parking & tailgating at Marriott Center
The Marriott Center sits on BYU's campus off University Parkway, a straight shot from I-15 exit 269. Spaces in front of and near the arena are reserved for permit holders, and public parking is usually two or three blocks away. Utah Valley's UVX bus rapid transit line stops at the BYU Stadium station nearby. Plan for a walk, and arrive early for big Big 12 games, when the building sells out.
Plan your trip to Marriott Center
Arenas near Marriott Center10
- 1D-IUCCU Center — Utah Valley Wolverines 2 mi
- 2NBADelta Center — Utah Jazz 35 mi
- 3D-IJon M. Huntsman Center — Utah Utes 35 mi
- 4G LeagueMaverik Center — Salt Lake City Stars 35 mi
- 5D-IDee Events Center — Weber State Wildcats 71 mi
- 6D-ISmith Spectrum — Utah State Aggies 103 mi
- 7D-IICCU Dome — Idaho State Bengals 183 mi
- 8D-IAmerica First Event Center — Southern Utah Thunderbirds 193 mi
- 9D-IBurns Arena — Utah Tech Trailblazers 241 mi
- 10D-IArena-Auditorium — Wyoming Cowboys 324 mi
Questions about Marriott Center
Where do the BYU Cougars play home games?
The BYU Cougars play at Marriott Center in Provo, Utah.
How many people does Marriott Center hold?
Marriott Center seats 19,000 for basketball.
When did Marriott Center open?
Marriott Center opened in 1971.
What is the attendance record at Marriott Center?
The record crowd at Marriott Center is 25,875 at a 1995 devotional (non-sports event).
What other arenas are near Marriott Center?
UCCU Center in Orem is about 2 miles away. 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.