Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium

Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium

Cost:

$50 million



Capacity:

45,634 (30% larger than old stadium)



Grand Opening:

September 12, 1998




Elevation:

4500 ft.



Luxury Suites:

26



Restrooms:

40% more than the old stadium



Concessions:

26 stands



Field Surface:

SportGrass



Why Eccles?

In response to a large $10 million gift by the George and Delores Dore
Eccles Foundation, their name was appended to the stadium name.



New Sound System:

An all new sound system will pipe live action to the concourse.




Wheelchair Access:

Yes



Seats:

The Crimson Club gets chair seating while General Admission and Students
sit on metal bleachers (so bring your seat cushions).



Student Tickets:

Student seating is general admission (as usual). Show your Student
ID at the east gate. Some games will be reserved seating, such as BYU games.
Such tickets can be picked up at the Huntsman Center ticket office beginning
on the Moday before each home game.