# Ryan Smith Just Revealed the Future of the Delta Center

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Published: 2026-05-12T03:06:40+00:00
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Join the SLC Puck+ tier on Patreon for bonus episodes! ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuckRyan Smith just revealed the next major phase of renovations coming to the Delta Center — and the future home of the Utah Mammoth and Utah Jazz is about to look very different.On this episode of SLC Puck, Austin reacts to Smith’s new renovation video and breaks down what the next phases could mean for hockey, basketball, sightlines, fan experience, and the future of live sports in Utah.The plans include major changes to the upper bowl, new terrace-style seating, gondola-style views, a dramatic new south-end fan section, and the eventual elimination of single-goal-view hockey seats.Austin breaks down:* the next phase of Delta Center renovations* what changes are coming in 2026 and 2027* why hockey sightlines are driving the redesign* the new terrace-style upper bowl* the possible “gondola” seating experience* why the south-end section could become Utah’s version of “The Wall”* how this could change home-ice advantage for the Mammoth* what this means for Jazz and Mammoth fans* and why the Delta Center could become one of the most unique arenas in North American sportsThe Mammoth may be in the offseason, but the future of hockey in Utah is already being built.CONNECT WITH SLC PUCK!🤝 Patreon ➡️ www.patreon.com/slcpuck🛍️ Merch ➡️ www.bigtuskenergy.com🤑SLC Picks (DFS)➡️ https://www.slcpuck.com/t/slc-picks📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/slcpuck🎥TikTok ➡️ https://tiktok.com/@slcpuck ✳️ Spotify ➡️ 🐦 Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/slcpuck👍 Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/slcpuck☕️Buy Me A Coffee (Support the show!) https://buymeacoffee.com/slcpuck This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.slcpuck.com

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