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America First Field opened on the 9th of October 2008 when Real Salt Lake hosted the New York Red Bulls. The stadium seats 20,213 for soccer but can be expanded to over 25,000 for concerts.
Miller Sports + Entertainment led by former Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller acquired the stadium on the 18th of April 2025 as part of a $600 million deal for Real Salt Lake. This transition marked a significant shift in corporate sponsorship deals over nearly two decades.
The $110 million stadium was built in Sandy a suburb of Salt Lake City at the base of the Wasatch Range providing a dramatic backdrop for matches played there. Before Real Salt Lake moved into America First Field they had been playing at the University of Utah's Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Notable performances include The Eagles on the 9th of May 2009 Paul McCartney on the 13th of July 2010 Kiss on the 22nd of September 2010 Journey on the 21st of July 2011 Neil Diamond on the 28th of July 2012 and Jason Aldean on the 27th of July 2013. The stadium can be expanded to over 25,000 for concerts allowing it to host large-scale entertainment events beyond its standard soccer capacity.
The first match held by the United States men's national soccer team at the stadium took place on the 9th of September 2009 against El Salvador in a fourth-round qualifier for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The game ended in a 2, 1 victory for the home side in front of 19,000 spectators.