Public open house to unveil Ken Garff Red Zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium set for August

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 14, 2021 (Gephardt Daily) — Fans will have an opportunity to tour the Ken Garff Red Zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Welcome Back Open House.

Admission is free.

The event will run from 6-8 p.m., and includes a special program in which each of the Utes’ head coaches will appear and talk about the upcoming season, according to a news release from U of U Athletics.

“Fans will get their first look inside select areas of the spectacular expansion of Rice-Eccles Stadium, which includes the brand-new Utah Football locker room, visiting team locker room, Field Club, Suite Club, Premium Terrace and restaurant,” the news release said. “The Ken Garff Red Zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium is nearing completion after nearly 18 months of construction, and will increase the stadium’s capacity to 51,444 when the 2021 season opens on Thursday, Sept. 2, at 5:30 p.m., against Weber State.”

The event will take place on the concourse, field, and inside the Ken Garff Red Zone at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The concourse will be open to provide access to concession stands, the Red Zone Bookstore and promotions from Utah Athletics sponsors.

“The program featuring every Utah Athletics head coach and select student-athletes will originate from a stage on the field and will be projected on the video boards and TVs throughout the stadium,” the news release said. “Fans also may watch the event program from the field level, but will not have access for direct interaction with coaches or student-athletes.”

Digital tickets are required for stadium entry for this free event, and may be secured by visiting this link.

Parking is free and available in all surrounding lots.

A limited number of Utah Football season tickets for the 2021 season, as well as season tickets for Utah Women’s Soccer and Volleyball, are on sale now by visiting utahtickets.com.

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