New premium seating is headed to Rice-Eccles Stadium, and Utah fans will get a field-level option in the north end zone later this season.
The University of Utah announced Wednesday that it is adding premium seating at the north end of the stadium, giving fans a new way to watch games from right at field level. The school said the field boxes will make their debut with a soft launch at Utah’s game against Houston on Oct. 24.
For the 2026 season, the seats will be sold as a two-game package for the Utes’ final two home games: Nov. 7 against BYU and Nov. 27 against West Virginia.
“There is significant demand from Utah football fans for new and immersive ways to experience our games at Rice-Eccles Stadium,” Utah athletics director Mark Harlan said in a statement.
“I’m grateful to the Crimson Brand Partners team for the creativity and innovation they have shown in meeting that demand and delivering premium experiences that give our fans new ways to engage with and support our programs and student-athletes.”
The new setup will include 42 seats total, according to KSL, arranged in four-seat boxes plus one six-seat box. Those boxes will sit along the north end zone wall at field level.
The amenities are built for the premium crowd. Fans in the open-air section will sit in leather chairs and have individual TV screens showing game video, replays and statistics. Food and beverage service will be included as well.
ALKEME Insurance is sponsoring the new seating. The company was also recently announced as Utah’s helmet equipment sponsor, with its logo appearing on the rear bumper of each Utah football helmet.
A limited number of field boxes will be available when sales open, and priority will go to Champions Alliance and Scholarship Circle members before the general public gets a shot.
Fans can join the wait list by placing a $500 deposit or by requesting a call from the sales team.
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