What to Know Before Visiting Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City


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Vivint Arena currently serves as the home arena for the Utah Jazz. There are certain policies and procedures you will want to be aware of beforehand, as well as arena gate and parking lot locations for easy entrance.

In this article we will discuss:

  • What to bring to Vivint Arena for a Game
  • Can You Buy Tickets at Vivint Arena?
  • Vivint Arena Gate Information
  • How to Park at Vivint Arena
  • Does Vivint Arena Take Cash?

What to Bring to Vivint Arena for a Game

If you are going to an NBA game, planning ahead is always important. Below is a list of things you might need to bring, and you will want to make sure you are complying with any security protocols the stadium has:

  • Reserved Parking – Purchasing a parking pass in advance can help reduce hassle on gameday. However, there are parking options near the arena that allow you to pay on site. This is where you can learn more about parking options.
  • Stadium Approved Bag – If you have a bag, make sure it is approved. Most types of bags are not approved. There are exceptions for small bags that meet certain size requirements, and there are also exceptions for certain types of medical and parental bags. This is where you can read more about approved bags for Vivint Arena.
  • Cashless Payment – Vivint Arena does not accept cash inside the arena, so you will need to bring an alternate form of payment (learn more).
  • Noise-Canceling Headphones – Stadiums can get very loud, and noise-canceling headphones may be needed.

Vivint Arena Ticket Information

Tickets can be purchased online by visiting the Vivint Arena ticket page (click here). If the event is sold-out, you will need to use online ticket brokers like Ticketmaster, StubHub, or Vivid Seats to purchase tickets.

If you wish to visit the box office in person, the main ticket office at Vivint Arena is located inside the Vivint Arena Main Entrance, which is on the northeast side of the arena near the intersection of South Temple and 300 West (also called John Stockton Drive).

Vivint Arena Mobile Tickets

As of this year, Vivint Arena uses digital, mobile tickets for events. If you do not have a smartphone, it would be best to contact the ticket office and let them advise you on how to proceed. This is where you can view the contact information for Vivint Smart Home Arena.

If you use digital tickets, be sure to have your phone fully charged when you leave for the event. It’s also important to download your tickets in advance of the event (if possible) in case there is limited cellular service in the vicinity of arena.

Downloading the official Utah Jazz + Vivint Arena mobile app can help with digital ticketing needs.

Vivint Arena Gate Information

Vivint Arena has several main public entry points around the exterior of the arena. Below we have listed the location of some of the most popular public entry points (click on the entrance to learn more).

To read more about Vivint Arena Entry Gates (including VIP entry points), visit our Vivint Arena Entrance Guide.

How to Park at Vivint Arena

These are some of the most popular ways to purchase a parking pass for Vivint Arena:

  • Purchase a parking pass from VivintArena.com via ParkWhiz.
  • Buy a Parking Pass from online ticket brokers like Ticketmaster, StubHub, and Vivid Seats.
  • Use other parking apps like SpotHero to reserve a nearby parking spot.

Vivint Arena features more than 10,000 parking spaces within a two-block radius of the arena. The Vivint Arena Park Place Lot, the Triad Center Parking Garage, and the Gateway Mall Parking Garage are some of the most popular parking options near the arena.

To read more, visit our article that discusses parking at Vivint Arena.

Does Vivint Arena Accept Cash Inside the Arena?

As of this year, Vivint Arena does not accept cash inside the arena. Credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, and mobile payment methods are the preferred payment options used inside the arena.

Vivint Arena does offer cash conversion kiosks as a convenience to fans with only cash (source).

Vivint Arena Contact Info

This website (sportsfanfocus.com) has no affiliation with Vivint Arena, the Utah Jazz, the NBA, or any of the events hosted at this facility.

Any information is provided “as is” with no guarantee of completeness, meaning much of this information is subject to change, and although we do our best to keep these guides updated, we can’t guarantee accuracy at all times. For all official information, we urge you to contact Vivint Arena staff. Contact information is below:

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