Vivint Smart Home Arena - Salt Lake City, Utah

The premier sports and entertainment venue in Utah, Vivint Smart Home Arena is the home base of the Utah Jazz. The arena opened in 1991, and the first basketball game played was a Jazz pre-season matchup against the New York Knicks. It’s known as one of the loudest places in sports, because during the NBA final games in 1997, the decibel meter had readings of over 110 decibels—close to the noise caused by a jet takeoff! The arena also plays host to rodeo shows, ice shows, family shows and major touring concerts from headliners like Garth Brooks, Katy Perry, U2 and Taylor Swift.

The arena is conveniently located in downtown Salt Lake City. There are 10,000 parking spots within a two-block radius, and hundreds of additional parking lots are located throughout the city. The TRAX light rail provides free rides for guests to and from the arena. Doors open 90 minutes before events, and guests are advised to arrive early, as bags are subject to search.

The arena’s central location makes it an ideal base for exploring the city of Salt Lake. Several hotels and restaurants are a quick stroll away, as well as popular attractions including the Capitol Theatre, City Creek Center and Abravanel Hall, home to the Utah Symphony.