Ryan Smith

Built World

As of September 2026: Driving the Delta Center's dual-sport renovation

Fans at Saturday's Utah Mammoth preseason game will be the first to sit in 1,500 new full-view seats at Salt Lake City's Delta Center. The seats are the second phase of a rebuild converting the 35-year-old arena from a basketball-first building into a home for both the NBA's Jazz and the NHL's Mammoth.

Updated Sep 26

Money Moves

As of September 2026: Controls Delta Center concession deals; also owns the Utah Hockey Club

Apollo Burger, the Utah chain that has fed local families for nearly 40 years, is planning a location inside Salt Lake City's Delta Center. A county health department food establishment record for 301 S Temple St appeared on the licensing list September 23, 2026.

Updated Sep 23

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Controlling owner of both Delta Center tenants

Buying a $40,000 car in Salt Lake City now costs $400 more in sales tax. The extra cost comes from a 1% surcharge funding Delta Center renovations for two teams: the NBA's Utah Jazz and the NHL's Utah Mammoth, both owned by Qualtrics founder Ryan Smith.

Updated Sep 22