As the Utah Mammoth head into the offseason, Delta Center is undergoing a sweeping transformation designed to eliminate obstructed views, intensify the fan atmosphere, and help turn the arena into one of the NHL’s premier home-ice environments.
The Utah Mammoth’s season ended with a final horn — but almost immediately, Delta Center began evolving into something far bigger than the arena fans saw during the franchise’s first two NHL campaigns.
Delta Center’s Massive Transformation Is Officially Underway
Smith Entertainment Group unveiled another major round of arena renovations Friday as the organization continues its aggressive push to turn Delta Center into a premier dual-sport venue built equally for NHL hockey and NBA basketball.
With both the Mammoth and Utah Jazz officially in the offseason, construction has already shifted into high gear inside the arena. Much of the current work is centered around the north end zone, where sightline problems prevented some fans from having a full view of the ice during Utah’s first two years in the NHL.
The goal now is simple: eliminate obstructed views and create a far more immersive experience throughout the building.
One of the most unique additions will be the installation of suspended “gondola” seating sections along the sidelines. The elevated seating areas will hold roughly 200 fans and provide a dramatic overhead perspective of both the ice and basketball court — something rarely seen in modern arenas.
Delta Center is also taking inspiration from the wildly successful Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, particularly its intimidating wall-style fan section that has quickly become one of the NBA’s loudest environments. Beginning in 2027, Utah plans to introduce a steep sloped seating design near the visiting bench in the south end zone, connecting the upper and lower bowls in an effort to trap noise and create a much more hostile atmosphere for opposing teams.
Beyond the seating bowl itself, fans can also expect a major upgrade to the overall arena experience. Renovation plans include redesigned concourses, expanded concession areas, additional food and beverage options, and increased restroom capacity throughout the building.
And the changes aren’t stopping there.
Smith Entertainment Group also revealed long-term plans for a completely revamped main entrance and a new outdoor plaza designed to better connect Delta Center with downtown Salt Lake City — part of a broader vision to turn the surrounding area into a year-round destination for fans and visitors alike.
