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The New Sports Boom Town: Salt Lake City
Salt Lake is quickly becoming the place where many professional expansions are at the forefront of conversations. Jeff Robbins, President and CEO of the Utah Sports Commission said, “Utah has developed an “unparalleled” public-private partnership in sports arenas”, this magnifies Salt Lake as a potential home for many future sporting events. Organizations such as the Smith Entertainment Group, and Big League Utah have been key players in these discussions.
In recent months, Salt Lake has welcomed conversations with Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League, and the International Olympic Committee. There’s no question that Salt Lake wants major sporting events in Utah. Since 2018 the Delta Center has hosted five NHL Games as part of the Los Angeles Kings’ “Frozen Fury”, and in 2023, Salt Lake hosted the NBA All-Star game, which resulted in a $300 million economic impact. Hosting events like this shows that Salt Lake is ready and capable of building and sustaining a sporting hub.
As for this year, Salt Lake welcomes back the National Women’s Soccer League – The Royals, the NCAA Basketball 1st and 2nd rounds for March Madness, and League One Volleyball will also kick off its season towards the end of the 2024 year. Salt Lake is growing, Salt Lake is sustaining, and Salt Lake is bombing!
For more information: https://www.nhl.com/news/salt-lake-city-utah-group-formally-requests-nhl-to-initiate-expansion-team-process
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Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.
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