- The University of Utah trustees approved a $39 million renovation for Rice-Eccles Stadium.
- Funding comes from the university and Crimson Brand Partners, with much of the renovation focusing on the West Tower.
- Completion is expected by August 2027, enhancing fan experience with new suites, clubs and food and beverage options.
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah board of trustees on Tuesday approved a $39 million renovation of Rice-Eccles Stadium, officially putting the process into motion.
Funding for the project will come from the U. and Crimson Brand Partners, the university’s for-profit company that oversees events at stadiums and arenas, branding, licensing and sponsorships, ticketing, and digital media.
According to university documents, a bulk of the renovation is focused on the stadium’s West Tower.
More specifically, the project aims to refresh existing suites on the stadium’s fourth and fifth floors, add new suites and a club on the sixth level, and create a new field-level club to service field seats in the north end zone, which are set to open later this season…