Rice–Eccles Stadium
Rice–Eccles Stadium is a college football stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, home of the Utah Utes, who play in the Big 12 of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1998, making it 28 years old in 2026 and seats 51,444 fans. It ranks 7th of 16 in the Big 12 by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Home of
- Utah Utes
- School
- University of Utah
- Conference
- Big 12
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1998
- Capacity
- 51,444
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Former names
- Ute Stadium (1927–1972)
Robert Rice Stadium (1972–1998)
Rice–Eccles Olympic Stadium (2002, temporary) - Size rank in FBS
- 53rd of 138
Famous games at Rice–Eccles Stadium
- 1997: 31–14 win over Rice in last game before rebuild
- 1998: First game in rebuilt stadium, 45–22 over Louisville
- 2002: Hosted Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies
Plan your trip to Rice–Eccles Stadium
Stadiums near Rice–Eccles Stadium10
- 1FBSLaVell Edwards Stadium — BYU Cougars 35 mi
- 2FCSStewart Stadium — Weber State Wildcats 37 mi
- 3FBSMerlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium — Utah State Aggies 70 mi
- 4FCSICCU Dome — Idaho State Bengals 149 mi
- 5FCSEccles Coliseum — Southern Utah Thunderbirds 219 mi
- 6FCSGreater Zion Stadium — Utah Tech Trailblazers 265 mi
- 7FBSAlbertsons Stadium — Boise State Broncos 296 mi
- 8FBSJonah Field at War Memorial Stadium — Wyoming Cowboys 330 mi
- 9FCSBobcat Stadium — Montana State Bobcats 345 mi
- 10FBSFolsom Field — Colorado Buffaloes 351 mi
Questions about Rice–Eccles Stadium
Where do the Utah Utes play home games?
The Utah Utes play at Rice–Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah.
How many people does Rice–Eccles Stadium hold?
Rice–Eccles Stadium has a capacity of 51,444.
When did Rice–Eccles Stadium open?
Rice–Eccles Stadium opened in 1998.
Does Rice–Eccles Stadium have grass or turf?
Rice–Eccles Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Rice–Eccles Stadium?
LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo is about 35 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your stadium? Get the “Listed on All Football Stadiums” badge for your website.