Rice Stadium

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Rice Stadium was the home field of the Utah Utes in Salt Lake City, Utah. It opened in 1927 and held 30,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1997).

Utah's stadium for 71 seasons, almost entirely demolished after 1997 and replaced on the same footprint by Rice-Eccles Stadium ahead of the 2002 Winter Olympics. (Rice-Eccles site).

Stadium facts

Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Status
Demolished
Opened
1927
Closed
1997
Capacity
30,000
Teams
Utah Utes (1927–1997)
Other names
Ute Stadium; Robert Rice Stadium

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Rice Stadium10

  1. 1FormerCummings Field — Utah Utes (Salt Lake City, Utah)same city
  2. 2FBSRice–Eccles Stadium — Utah Utes (Salt Lake City, Utah)same city
  3. 3FCSStewart Stadium — Weber State Wildcats (Ogden, Utah)34 mi
  4. 4FBSLaVell Edwards Stadium — BYU Cougars (Provo, Utah)37 mi
  5. 5FBSMerlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium — Utah State Aggies (Logan, Utah)67 mi
  6. 6FormerRomney Stadium (1927) — Utah State Aggies (Logan, Utah)67 mi
  7. 7FCSICCU Dome — Idaho State Bengals (Pocatello, Idaho)146 mi
  8. 8FormerSpud Bowl — Idaho State Bengals (Pocatello, Idaho)146 mi
  9. 9FCSEccles Coliseum — Southern Utah Thunderbirds (Cedar City, Utah)223 mi
  10. 10FCSGreater Zion Stadium — Utah Tech Trailblazers (St. George, Utah)269 mi

Questions about Rice Stadium

Who played at Rice Stadium?

Rice Stadium was home to the Utah Utes (1927–1997).

When did Rice Stadium open?

Rice Stadium opened in 1927.

Is Rice Stadium still standing?

No. Rice Stadium has been demolished.

How many fans did Rice Stadium hold?

Rice Stadium held about 30,000 fans.

What football stadiums are near Rice Stadium today?

Rice–Eccles Stadium (Utah Utes) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org.