Sports & Outdoor Events in Salt Lake

Utah's newest addition to professional sports is the NHL's Utah Mammoths. They play at The Delta Center and provide an amazing display of prowess on the ice. Remember to get your "Tusks Up" as you cheer them on. There's even more hockey with the final season of Utah Grizzlies, a professional team in the ECHL, affiliated with the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche. The team consistently plays fantastically fun games and makes sure guests have a great time. Salt Lake also makes good use of facilities that were built for the 2002 Winter Olympics. You’ll find skating rinks for pickup games and skaters of all skill levels in the surrounding suburbs.

Basketball is a big deal in Utah, largely thanks to the professional NBA team. The Jazz make their home at The Delta Center, but if you can’t catch the pros, you can watch the Salt Lake City Stars (NBA G League) at Salt Lake Community College or college games at University of Utah (Division I). And if you want to play yourself, you’ll find plenty of hoops at area parks, gyms, and recreation centers.

The fastest growing sport in the US has made a foothold in Salt Lake. The men’s professional team, Real Salt Lake (RSL) shares America First Field with the women’s professional team, Utah Royals FC. The reserve men’s team, Real Monarchs, also play in the valley and share stadium space with the Utah Warriors, a professional rugby team. So you shouldn’t be surprised to learn that indoor and outdoor soccer leagues of all skill levels play across Salt Lake too.

The great American pastime has a long-held position in the heart of Salt Lakers. The Bees, a minor league team affiliated with the Anaheim Angels, play at The Ballpark at America First Field all summer long. The games themselves are well loved for being a fun family-friendly event, and you’ll find the best Chicago dog in town at this stadium.

The University of Utah has a powerhouse of a presence in the world of collegiate gymnastics, participating in a 49th consecutive National Championship appearance in 2025. The meets are a remarkable feat and well worth the few bucks for a ticket to attend in the winter months.

The University of Utah is also home to a great college football team. The MUSS, a student fan group, is famous for their vocal support of the home team. And if you head up a bit early for the game, you’ll be sure to enjoy some terrific tailgating in the fall.

The mountains are good for more than just skiing and snowboarding (although our winter season is like no other). In the summer, locals and visitors alike make good use of the nearby canyons and mountains exploring nature by foot. Places like the dog-friendly Millcreek Canyon are filled with short day hikes and offer tons of options for trail runners and cyclists to choose from. Just be sure to bring plenty of water.

Salt Lake has so many scenic drives. Our go-to Bonneville, is great for beginners with different types of terrain and remarkable views of the city. South Mountain Golf Course, an 18-hole championship course with a state-of-the-art driving range and putting greens, consistently ranks as one of the best courses in the US. Private courses include Willow Creek Country Club, and Salt Lake Country Club. Try a modern experience and play golf year-round at places like Golf The Round and Topgolf, which boast heated bays.

Climbers from around the world come to Utah for its striking scenery and epic climbs. Established trails run throughout the canyons surrounding the valley. Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons are a great place to explore. And if you’re brand new to climbing (or bouldering), gyms like Momentum and The Front, will be happy to help you out.

Salt Lake sports are incomplete without mentioning the snow we’re famous for.  Nearby resorts offer opportunities to learn skiing and snowboarding. And if you want to get off the groomed slopes, try snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the nearby mountains. For something a little tamer, go sledding or tubing in Sugar House Park. And don’t forget to try out other winter sports at like skating and curling at the Utah Olympic Oval, or bobsled, and even the skeleton at Utah’s Olympic Park.