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University of Utah Exploring Options to Upgrade and Modernize Jon M. Huntsman Center
6/29/2026 11:00 AM | General
Fan survey begins this week to gather valuable input to deliver best fan experience
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah has begun a process to explore the possibility of a major renovation of the Jon M. Huntsman Center, and fans will have their opportunity to provide input through an online survey beginning this week.
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Utah has chosen Populous and VCBO Architecture to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study to explore an exciting range of options to modernize and transform the historic arena where Utah fans have experienced some of the most memorable moments in Utes athletics history. The study also will assess structural integrity, seismic resiliency and the infrastructure necessary to support future generations of student-athletes, fans and community events.
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The feasibility study represents an important step in the exploration of options for the 57-year-old facility. Those options were presented to the University of Utah's Board of Trustees in February 2026 as part of updates on President Taylor Randall's vision for "College Town Magic," which aspires to transform the heart of the institution's campus. The Huntsman Center's location is a focal point of the College Town Magic footprint, and decisions related to the future of the arena are vital to the final designs of that development.
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A large cross-section of Utah Athletics stakeholders—including ticket buyers, fans, donors, business partners and others—will receive an email this week with a link to a secure online survey to request feedback on a wide variety of topics, including arena access, seating, in-game entertainment and technology, premium offerings, concessions and restrooms, and parking.
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"We are excited to begin this collaborative process with our campus partners to envision what the future can look like for our fans and our sports programs that compete in the Huntsman Center," said Mark Harlan, Director of Athletics. "We chose Populous and VCBO Architecture to conduct this feasibility study so we can really get a deeper understanding of the possibilities and opportunities that a major arena renovation would deliver, and we want to hear from those who are so important to that experience—our fans and supporters. Whether this process leads to a moderate renovation, a transformational renovation, or a partial rebuild, it is vital that we have their input and feedback to inform the design and gameday experience they desire, and Populous and VCBO are uniquely equipped as leaders in this space."
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The Jon M. Huntsman Center opened in 1969 as the University of Utah Special Events Center, and is home to Utah's men's basketball, women's basketball, gymnastics and volleyball programs. The storied venue, which celebrated its 50th anniversary seasons in 2019-20, has been a landmark on the U. campus for more than five decades.
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The Huntsman Center has been the home to some of the greatest moments in Utah Athletics history, as well numerous NCAA Championship events and ancillary events of the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend held in Salt Lake City. Commencements for the University of Utah and area high schools, concerts and numerous other special events have also taken place inside the 15,000-seat arena.
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Sports venue technology and amenities have changed dramatically over the lifespan of the Jon M. Huntsman Center, from design to access and conveniences, to in-game entertainment, and Utah Athletics is excited to explore a transformation of this magnitude to serve fans, teams and everybody who uses the arena.
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Stakeholders who receive the email are encouraged to complete the survey to add their voice and their input to this important process. Emails will begin to be sent on Tuesday, June 30, and responses will be accepted through July 14.
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Utah has chosen Populous and VCBO Architecture to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study to explore an exciting range of options to modernize and transform the historic arena where Utah fans have experienced some of the most memorable moments in Utes athletics history. The study also will assess structural integrity, seismic resiliency and the infrastructure necessary to support future generations of student-athletes, fans and community events.
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The feasibility study represents an important step in the exploration of options for the 57-year-old facility. Those options were presented to the University of Utah's Board of Trustees in February 2026 as part of updates on President Taylor Randall's vision for "College Town Magic," which aspires to transform the heart of the institution's campus. The Huntsman Center's location is a focal point of the College Town Magic footprint, and decisions related to the future of the arena are vital to the final designs of that development.
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A large cross-section of Utah Athletics stakeholders—including ticket buyers, fans, donors, business partners and others—will receive an email this week with a link to a secure online survey to request feedback on a wide variety of topics, including arena access, seating, in-game entertainment and technology, premium offerings, concessions and restrooms, and parking.
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"We are excited to begin this collaborative process with our campus partners to envision what the future can look like for our fans and our sports programs that compete in the Huntsman Center," said Mark Harlan, Director of Athletics. "We chose Populous and VCBO Architecture to conduct this feasibility study so we can really get a deeper understanding of the possibilities and opportunities that a major arena renovation would deliver, and we want to hear from those who are so important to that experience—our fans and supporters. Whether this process leads to a moderate renovation, a transformational renovation, or a partial rebuild, it is vital that we have their input and feedback to inform the design and gameday experience they desire, and Populous and VCBO are uniquely equipped as leaders in this space."
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The Jon M. Huntsman Center opened in 1969 as the University of Utah Special Events Center, and is home to Utah's men's basketball, women's basketball, gymnastics and volleyball programs. The storied venue, which celebrated its 50th anniversary seasons in 2019-20, has been a landmark on the U. campus for more than five decades.
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The Huntsman Center has been the home to some of the greatest moments in Utah Athletics history, as well numerous NCAA Championship events and ancillary events of the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend held in Salt Lake City. Commencements for the University of Utah and area high schools, concerts and numerous other special events have also taken place inside the 15,000-seat arena.
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Sports venue technology and amenities have changed dramatically over the lifespan of the Jon M. Huntsman Center, from design to access and conveniences, to in-game entertainment, and Utah Athletics is excited to explore a transformation of this magnitude to serve fans, teams and everybody who uses the arena.
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Stakeholders who receive the email are encouraged to complete the survey to add their voice and their input to this important process. Emails will begin to be sent on Tuesday, June 30, and responses will be accepted through July 14.
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