From monster trucks to mega recording artists, the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah knows how to Jazz up an event—starting with the hometown basketball team.
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The Utah Jazz play in the NBA’s Western Conference Northwest Division and had a rocky start as an expansion team in 1974. Originally from New Orleans—thus the name Jazz—the team moved to Utah in 1979 and within five years made their first playoff appearance. The post season debut led to 19 straight playoff appearances and cemented the team as a force in the northwest. A powerhouse of the 1990s, the Jazz developed a rivalry with the Chicago Bulls.
Prior to their success in the ’90s, the team made their home at the now demolished Salt Palace, which was built during a bid for the 1972 Winter Olympics. The current venue, Vivint Arena, provides seating for 18,306 fans, with 56 luxury suites and 668 club seats. Construction of the venue was completed in October 1991 with a price tag of $93 million. In 2016 the arena underwent a $125 million upgrade further modernizing the place the Jazz call home, including going completely cash-free. Fans who want seats to a 2021 – 2022 game have options ranging from discount tickets to luxury suites.
Single Game Tickets
The NBA is powered by Ticketmaster. Ticket buying gateways on each NBA team’s website leads to the online ticketing service. Single game tickets for the Utah Jazz can be found via the NBA, Utah Jazz, and Ticketmaster websites. Browsing for available tickets is simple with use of an online venue map, which shows available tickets as highlighted dots. Tickets can also be sorted by desired price range. Fans can search for single or multiple tickets to every game. After finding the perfect seat and confirming the selection the timed checkout process begins. Mobile ticketing sends tickets to an app accessed by phone or computer. New users to Ticketmaster will need to sign up for an account by creating a username and password and entering a valid email; register a cell phone number; and enter payment and confirm any financial institution security measures. Tickets can be accessed immediately online and through the recommended Ticketmaster app. To use digital tickets select the My Tickets pulldown on the Ticketmaster website or mobile app and click on the event for further details. Once the event is selected ticketholders can view the ticket barcode. When viewed in the app, tickets are instantly saved to the phone. This is a great way to avoid delays if network connections are busy at the venue.
How much are Jazz tickets? The cost for seats at a game depends on how you want to view the contest. Single seats are often a few dollars more than tickets purchased in pairs or more. The most affordable tickets at Vivint Arena are in the 100 level, start at approximately $24 each, but cost increases due to popularity of the opposing matchup. The most expensive seats are located directly behind and beside the Jazz bench and can cost upwards of $900 each. Standing room only tickets can be purchased as part of the Jazz Fan Pass monthly program.
Specialty Tickets
The Jazz have many ticketing options beyond regular, single-game tickets. The Fan Pass is a monthly subscription providing access to standing room only tickets to three or more events each month. Tickets to the Ford Fan Zone start at $45 for a seat on level 6 and all-you-can-eat hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, ice cream and soda. Special theme nights celebrate pop culture or provide ticket bundles to the best NBA teams visiting Vivint. Premium suites and executive clubs offer elite experiences in comfort and hospitality.
Where to Park
Six parking lots surround Vivint Arena and parking passes can be purchased through Ticketmaster, via the Jazz team app, or by calling 1 800 745-3000. Monthly parking passes are also available. Local fans are encouraged to take advantage of the TRAX “Free Fare Downtown Zone” to get to the game.