When did the Delta Center open in Salt Lake City?
The Delta Center opened its doors on the 4th of October 1991. The venue was designed as a twenty-thousand-seat home for both the Utah Jazz and the Salt Lake Golden Eagles.
Questions about Delta Center
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who funded the construction of the Delta Center project?
Utah businessman Larry H. Miller led the private financing effort to replace the demolished Salt Palace arena. Ground broke on the 22nd of May 1990 for a project that would cost ninety-three million dollars.
What happened to the naming rights agreement between Delta Air Lines and the Delta Center?
Delta Air Lines acquired naming rights shortly after the opening but declined to renew their agreement following a corporate bankruptcy filing in 2006. A new deal emerged with EnergySolutions on the 20th of November 2006 before a home game against the Toronto Raptors.
How loud is the Delta Center during NBA games compared to other venues?
An NBA Players Poll taken by Sports Illustrated on the 11th of February 2008 called it the most intimidating arena in the NBA. During Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals a decibel meter installed at floor level read over one hundred ten decibels.
When did the Delta Center host events during the 2002 Winter Olympics?
The venue hosted figure skating and short track speed skating during the 2002 Winter Olympics. Officials renamed it Salt Lake Ice Center for the duration of those Games due to sponsorship rules.