Rice-Eccles Stadium will be hosting the second home football game, Utah vs. Texas Tech, on September 20th, 2025. The game will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with doors opening at 8:00 AM. We will also be hosting Fox Big Noon Kickoff starting at 8 AM on Guardsman Way.
The University would like to make you aware of the following impacts:
Transportation impacts
Parking impacts to the West Stadium Parking Lot will begin on Saturday, September 20th at 6:00 AM, and will continue through Sunday, September 21st. Notice signs will be placed at each entrance of the parking lot one week prior to notifying motorists.
Guardsman Way will be closed on Saturday, September 20th, from 4 AM to 10:30 AM. This event will have zero impact on UTA TRAX, other than additional riders.
The permits required for these road closures were issued by the Salt Lake City Department of Public Services and the Utah Department of Transportation. For more information about the permits obtained, contact the SLC Special Events Permits at 801-535-6105 and the UDOT Special Events Permits at (801) 975-4900.
Noise and lights
On event day, residents in surrounding communities can expect loud noises associated with events such as music, crowds cheering, announcers speaking, cannon blasts, pyrotechnics, and more. Residents may also notice bright illuminations coming from the Stadium and possibly other areas. However, the increased sound level will subside when the event ends.
Public safety
There will be an increased police presence during the event to direct traffic at all major thoroughfares surrounding Rice-Eccles Stadium. In addition, police will be in and around the stadium during the event, then back out into the surrounding areas to direct traffic as the event ends. They will be responsible for all traffic and the public safety of the guests, staff, and neighbors before, during, and after the event.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the impacts discussed in this letter, please contact Rice-Eccles Stadium at (801) 581-5445.