SALT LAKE CITY – Phase one of the Delta Center renovations is essentially complete as the new lower bowl configuration has been revealed ahead of the Utah Mammoth’s first preseason home game.
In addition to a complete view of the ice from any seat in the lower bowl, the new end zone risers have also been installed, presenting one of the steepest and most intimate experiences in the National Hockey League.
The newly completed lower bowl at the Delta Center.
Unreal what they accomplished. Hockey is back! pic.twitter.com/LPJYrUbaG7
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) October 2, 2025
The Delta Center’s lower bowl has been transformed with 1,100+ new seats and no obstructed views
Following 143 days of construction and countless man hours, the Delta Center’s lower bowl has been completely transformed to better accommodate hockey without interrupting or impacting the setup for basketball.
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“The lower bowl is incredible,” President of Hockey Operations Chris Armstrong said. “It is the steepest pitch in hockey for sure. Maybe in professional sports in North America.”
“It is extremely intimate. Fans are going to be right on top of the action.”
Beginning with the playing surface, the floor was raised by two feet while each end was lengthened by approximately 12 feet.
This update resulted in the removal of a wall on Level three and opening the space behind the end zone to the concourse, a temporary change that will be further adjusted in future phases of construction.
Most notably, 1,100 new seats have been added to the lower bowl, utilizing the new riser system to install an incredibly steep seating configuration that will make the Delta Center one of the most intimate arenas in the NHL as fans sit right on top of the action.
The steepness behind the nets at Delta Center. pic.twitter.com/Os1BoRtGKK
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) October 2, 2025
Guys, it is STEEP. pic.twitter.com/45ZysAVWH0
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) October 2, 2025
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Upon completion of phase one, the grand total of full view seats in the arena will reach 12,478 for the 2025-26 season as every seat in the lower bowl features a complete view of the ice.
Other major innovations completed in phase one include the complete remodel of the Black Desert Club located on Level 2 and the beginning of construction on a new 450-stall parking structure that will be completed prior to the 2026-27 season.
Mammoth players, coach rave about new Delta Center lower bowl renovations
In just 18 months, Salt Lake City has transformed into a true hockey town and is one step closer to a having a fully-fledged barn to play puck.
Following one complete offseason of construction, the lower bowl is almost unrecognizable compared to last as the walls behind the nets are gone, and 1,100 new seats have taken their place.
With a more intimate venue and fans right on top of the action, both the players and staff are looking forward to an even louder arena on game nights.
“It looks great,” Dylan Guenther said. “The seats are super steep on both ends. Kind of has a Montreal feel to it.”
“I’m pumped.”
Dylan Guenther on how the barn looks: “It looks great. The seats are super steep on both ends. Kind of has a Montreal feel to it.”
“I’m pumped.” pic.twitter.com/U7iGaBfyVA
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) October 2, 2025
Like Guenther pointed out, the new lower bowl bears some resemblance to that of Bell Centre in Montreal, known for its steep seating that generates a rambunctious hockey environment.
In some of the conversations I’ve had over the last few weeks, Delta Center’s new setup has been not only been compared to Montreal but is being regarded as the second most intimate venue in terms of the lower bowl configuration in the entire league.
That will make a noticeable difference in terms of noise and energy, creating one of the most electric venues in all of hockey.
“It’s really steep…I can recall this one and Montreal who are really steep,” Head coach Andre Tourigny said.
“That has an effect. When you’re on the ice & you feel the crowd over you. It has a huge impact.”
What’s next for the Utah Mammoth?
Training camp will take place from September 17 through October 4 at the new training facility in Sandy.
The Utah Mammoth will now host the Los Angeles Kings at the newly renovated Delta Center on October 2 at 7 p.m.
The game will be available on Mammoth+.
Cole Bagley is the Utah Mammoth insider for KSL Sports. Keep up with him on X here. You can hear Cole break down the team on KSL Sports Zone and KSL 5 TV.
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