A landmark renovation is set to redefine the sports experience at Delta Center, home to Utah's beloved teams. The arena, originally established in 1991 as a basketball hub, has undergone multiple transformations over the years, with its latest update in 2024 accommodating Utah’s new NHL franchise. Now, an ambitious multi-year project will reshape the venue inside and out, focusing on optimizing the geometry of the bowl to enhance hockey viewing while preserving the electrifying atmosphere cherished by basketball enthusiasts.

At the heart of this revolutionary transformation lies the introduction of an unprecedented riser system in the lower bowl. This innovative design addresses the challenge of integrating a significantly larger ice rink within the confines of a basketball arena. By creating a retractable seating system that accommodates a near 12-foot elevation variance between the rink and court endlines, SEG ensures optimal sightlines for both NBA and NHL fans. For basketball, the system extends seating rows closer to the court, maintaining the arena's signature steep slope. Meanwhile, the revamped hockey layout enhances capacity behind the goals and improves access to seats along the boards, offering fans an unparalleled immersive experience starting from the 2025-26 season.

This ambitious renovation not only amplifies seating capacities—raising hockey attendance to nearly 17,000 and basketball to almost 19,000—but also sets the stage for Salt Lake City's vibrant future. By elongating the bowl and raising its floor, SEG paves the way for further enhancements in the upper bowl. Such forward-thinking modifications exemplify a commitment to excellence, ensuring that both sports thrive under one roof. As renovations progress, fans eagerly anticipate the return of thrilling game nights in 2025-26, where every seat promises a captivating view, embodying the spirit of innovation and community engagement.