What Energy Solutions Arena does

Energy Solutions Arena, now branded as Delta Center, is a privately operated sports and entertainment venue located at 301 S Temple in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, owned by Smith Entertainment Group (SEG). The arena serves as the home venue for two professional franchises under the SEG umbrella — the Utah Jazz (NBA) and the newly relocated Utah Mammoth (NHL, launched May 2025) — and also hosts concerts, UFC events, comedy shows, and family entertainment, promoted in partnership with AEG and Live Nation. The venue has been operating since 1991 and is currently undergoing a multi-year transformation (announced April 2025) into a state-of-the-art dual-sport facility featuring a custom StageRight riser seating system (80 basketball / 68 hockey configurations), a 24-foot elongated arena bowl, and a 2-foot raised event floor.

Revenue is generated across four primary streams: ticket sales (handled exclusively through SeatGeek as official ticketing partner since October 2023, plus a physical box office at Door 5), premium seating and suite rentals (multi-year corporate contracts, contact 801-355-3865), on-site food and beverage concessions (Little Caesars, Chick-fil-A, Proper Burger, Honest Acai), and team merchandise (operated via Fanatics partnership from May 2025, with separate Jazz and Mammoth team stores). Distribution combines online ticketing via SeatGeek, the Delta Center mobile app, a physical box office, and authorized retailer channels (deltacenter.com, utahjazz.com, utahmammoth.com). The arena's customer base spans Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth season-ticket holders, concert and family-show attendees, and a smaller corporate/premium-seating client base. Headcount is reported as 11–50 direct employees, though operations rely heavily on contracted service providers (e.g., Compass Group for food service) and event promoters.

Strategic posture as of 2025 is expansionary: the operator is adding NHL capacity to a previously single-tenant venue, co-developing a separate ~6,000-seat Live Nation-branded music venue targeting 200 events per year, deepening a Fanatics retail partnership, and investing in proprietary dual-sport seating technology. Notable accolades include record-breaking comedy attendance (56,500+ fans across four Nate Bargatze shows) and 260,000+ labor hours on the current renovation. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, as the arena operates as a subsidiary of private holding company Smith Entertainment Group led by Ryan and Ashley Smith.

Name

Energy Solutions Arena

Legal name

Delta Center

Website

https://energysolutionsarena.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Energy Solutions Arena (branded as Delta Center) is a privately owned Salt Lake City sports and entertainment venue, home to the NBA's Utah Jazz and NHL's Utah Mammoth. It hosts concerts, UFC, and family events via SeatGeek ticketing, premium suites, F&B, and team merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports & Entertainment Venue Management

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Spectator Sports (7112)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF), Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering (THAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Sports entertainment venue
• Arena management services
• Live event hosting
• Premium seating rentals
• Arena concessions

Headquarters

HQ city

Salt Lake City, UT

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue through ticket sales for NBA, NHL, concerts, and special events via SeatGeek platform and box office
2. Premium Seating: Suite rentals, premium seating options, and special group rates for events
3. Food and Beverage: On-site food and beverage concessions including Little Caesars, Chick-fil-A, Proper Burger, Honest Acai
4. Merchandise: Team stores for Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth, plus partnership with Fanatics for fan shopping experiences

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Energy Solutions Arena (Delta Center) is a sports and entertainment arena in Salt Lake City, Utah that hosts NBA basketball (Utah Jazz), NHL hockey (Utah Mammoth), concerts, UFC events, and family shows. The venue generates revenue through ticket sales, premium seating and suite rentals, on-site food and beverage concessions, and team merchandise, while serving as the exclusive home venue for Utah's two professional sports franchises.

Product overview

Delta Center is Salt Lake City's premier sports and entertainment arena operating as a dual-sport venue. The venue hosts Utah Jazz NBA basketball games, Utah Mammoth NHL hockey games, major concert tours, UFC events, and family entertainment. The facility offers premium seating options including suite rentals and special group rates, along with diverse food and beverage options. A major multi-year renovation (2025-present) is transforming the arena with innovative seating technology for optimal viewing of both basketball and hockey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Utah Jazz NBA Games Live NBA basketball games featuring the Utah Jazz, Salt Lake City's professional basketball franchise. Open to individual ticket buyers, season ticket holders, and group purchasers attending regular season and playoff games.
• Utah Mammoth NHL Games Live NHL hockey games featuring the Utah Mammoth, Utah's professional hockey franchise, played on the multi-configurable riser seating system optimized for hockey viewing.
• Concerts and Live Entertainment Major concert tours and live entertainment events featuring touring artists and performers. Acts include Jonas Brothers, Gorillaz, Kacey Musgraves, Dan + Shay, Teddy Swims, The Smashing Pumpkins, Carin Leon, and more.
• UFC Events Mixed martial arts events including UFC numbered fight cards. Targeted to MMA fans attending live combat sports events.
• Premium Seating and Suite Rentals Luxury suite rentals, single-game premium tickets, special group rates, dining packages, and exclusive fan experiences for corporate clients and group buyers. Multi-year contract arrangements available.
• Food and Beverage Concessions On-site food and drink offerings at concession stands including Little Caesars, Chick-fil-A, Proper Burger, and Honest Acai. Available to all event attendees during games and concerts.
• Delta Center Mobile App Official mobile application for event information, mobile ticketing access, and arena navigation. Available on iOS App Store and Google Play.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Live Nation EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 August 2025Smith Entertainment Group and Live Nation announced partnership to develop a new indoor music venue in downtown Salt Lake City. Expected to host 200 events annually, including 100 concerts, in a state-of-the-art ~6,000-seat forum.
• FanaticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2025Partnership to transform Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth fan shopping experiences. Includes development of new flagship retail destination at Delta Center and launch of innovative e-commerce sites. Cutting-edge technology, expanded premium brands, and exclusive products.
• SeatGeekcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 October 2023SeatGeek became the Official Ticketing Provider of Delta Center and Utah Jazz in October 2023. All events require ticket holders to access tickets using a SeatGeek account. Partnership powers all events, comedians and concerts at the arena.
• American ExpressminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Express is the Official Credit Card of Delta Center. Promotional offers available through the AMEX shop at Delta Center.
• LyftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation partner providing ride-sharing services to Delta Center events. Promotional partnership offering discounts to event attendees.
• Smith Entertainment GroupcoreOthersParent company that owns Delta Center, Utah Jazz, and Utah Mammoth. Led by Ryan and Ashley Smith. Responsible for multi-year arena transformation and new venue development.
• AEGmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcert and event promotion partner. Major promoter of concerts at Delta Center including Kacey Musgraves, Journey, and other touring acts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TD Garden (Delaware North): Boston arena hosting the NBA Celtics and NHL Bruins; comparable dual-sport model, premium seating program, and major concert slate under similar ownership-as-tenant dynamics with its franchises.
• Crypto.com Arena (AEG): Downtown Los Angeles arena home to the NBA Lakers and Clippers and NHL Kings, operated by AEG; directly comparable as a dual-sport NBA/NHL venue hosting concerts, UFC, and family shows with suite rentals and concessions.
• Chase Center (San Francisco): San Francisco arena home to the NBA Warriors, purpose-built in 2019 with premium seating, F&B, and concert programming; relevant peer for Delta Center's renovation-driven modernization trajectory.
• Scotiabank Arena (MLSE): Toronto arena home to the NBA Raptors and NHL Maple Leafs; similar dual-sport anchor, concert calendar, and suite/premium offerings, owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment alongside the tenant franchises.
• United Center (Chicago): Chicago arena home to the NBA Bulls and NHL Blackhawks; comparable dual-sport anchor tenancy, major concert programming, and premium/seating inventory similar in scale to Delta Center.
• Madison Square Garden Entertainment: Operator of Madison Square Garden in NYC, the most direct arena peer: hosts NBA (Knicks) and NHL (Rangers) home games plus concerts and family shows, with a comparable mix of ticketing, premium seating, and event-driven revenue.
• State Farm Arena (Atlanta): Atlanta arena home to the NBA Hawks; comparable NBA-anchor arena with concert programming, recent modernization, and similar premium/seating economics relevant to a renovation-era peer.
• Ball Arena (Kroenke Sports): Denver arena home to the NBA Nuggets and NHL Avalanche; closely mirrors Delta Center's NBA/NHL dual-sport model and concert calendar under a sports-holding parent.
• American Airlines Center: Dallas arena home to the NBA Mavericks and NHL Stars; directly comparable dual-sport configuration, premium seating program, and concert/UFC event slate.
• T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas): Las Vegas arena home to the NHL Golden Knights and host to UFC, boxing, concerts, and NBA games; comparable mid-sized arena with event-driven calendar and premium hospitality.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/energy-solutions-arena

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Energy Solutions Arena