RICE-ECCLES STADIUM
RICE-ECCLES FACTS First Game: Sept. 12, 1998 Largest Crowd: 47,825 2021 Seating Capacity: 51,444 Suites: 39 Premium Seats: 2,391 Totals Chair Seats: 17,691 Surface: FieldTurf
RICE- ECCLES STADIUM TOP CROWDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
47,825 47,801 47,798 47,619 47,528 47,445 47,307 46,915 46,879 46,768 46,626 46,522 46,488 46,405 46,402
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Capacity: 45,017 from 1998-2013; 45,807 2014-20
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2021 UTAH FOOTBALL
With its striking design, stunning mountain backdrop and panoramic views, Rice-Eccles Stadium is recognized as one of the most beautiful college stadiums in the country. While the exterior scenery is captivating, the charged atmosphere inside Rice-Eccles Stadium makes it one of the 25 “toughest stadiums in the country” for opposing teams according to Bleacher Report. It is also a venue that has taken on a significantly different look for this fall as an $80 million expansion and renovation was completed this past summer. The project was funded in part by a lead gift of $17.5 million from the Ken Garff family, which is the largest donation in Utah Athletics history. The new south end zone structure is named the Ken Garff Red Zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium. “The success of our student-athletes and our department relies on the extraordinary generosity of our supporters, and the Garff family has been instrumental in elevating Utah Athletics to unimaginable heights,” said Director of Athletics Mark Harlan. “This transformational commitment from the Garffs will impact thousands of student-athletes, staff, coaches and fans for years to come, and we are forever grateful for their kindness and support of our University.”
No state or taxpayer dollars were used for the project. The former south end zone structure, built in 1982, was the only piece of old Rice Stadium retained when the current structure opened on the same grounds in 1998. The project encloses the stadium bowl by connecting the east and west concourses on the south end. Seating capacity was increased from 45,807 to 51,444 with the addition of over 1,000 bleacher seats. The fan experience has been enhanced by the addition of premium seating options in luxury suites, loge boxes, ledge and rooftop areas. A field-level club and outdoor patio, recruiting lounge, and restaurant are also included in the new structure, as are additional points of sale for concessions and restrooms. Addressing the need for improved game day operations, the Ken Garff Red Zone at RiceEccles Stadium includes team locker rooms and meeting rooms, as well as dedicated areas for coaches, officials, athletic training, equipment, press operations and the band. The 7,800-square foot south end zone videoboard remains in its current place. Fueling the expansion has been Utah’s tremendous fan support in recent years. Entering this season, the Utes have played in front of 64-straight home sellouts (60 which exceeded the seating capacity) when fans were allowed to attend extending back to the
