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Discover NHL Winter Classic® - Colorado Avalanche v Utah Mammoth

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 · Sports

Hotels for Discover NHL Winter Classic® - Colorado Avalanche v Utah Mammoth

At Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City on Thu, 31 Dec 2026. 17 hotels within 3km — book close and walk back after the show.

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About Discover NHL Winter Classic® - Colorado Avalanche v Utah Mammoth

An outdoor regular-season game played in a football stadium rather than an arena, with the ice sheet built specifically for the occasion. Playing on New Year's Eve afternoon gives the day a festive, end-of-year feel, with fans wrapping up the calendar year at an open-air rink under whatever weather turns up. It's as much a spectacle and a novelty as it is a fixture on the standings.

Where to stay nearby

Salt Lake City is the obvious base, just 4km from Rice-Eccles Stadium and offering by far the widest choice of hotels — well over a hundred in range, covering every budget and putting you close to the airport and downtown. Murray, about 11km out, is a quieter alternative with a smaller but decent hotel selection and easy road access into the city. West Valley City, roughly 15km away, rounds out the options with a similar handful of hotels, suited to those happy with a short drive in on the day. None of the three requires a long journey, so choice of base comes down to price and how much city buzz you want around you.

Salt Lake City — about 4 km away

Salt Lake City is just 4km from the stadium and has by far the most hotel choice in the area, with 112 options across all price ranges. Staying here puts you close enough to walk or take a short ride to the venue, and gives you full access to the city's restaurants, bars, and attractions before and after events.

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Murray — about 11 km away

Murray sits 11km southeast of the stadium and offers 14 hotels, making it a quieter alternative with a short drive to the venue. It suits visitors who want a more relaxed base without the bustle of downtown, though you'll need your own transport or a rideshare to reach Rice-Eccles.

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West Valley City — about 15 km away

West Valley City is 15km west of the stadium with 16 hotels available. It's an affordable option for those driving, though farther from the venue than Salt Lake City or Murray, and offers fewer urban amenities nearby.

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The closest hotels to Rice-Eccles Stadium

17 within 3km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for Thu, 31 Dec 2026.

The Anniversary Inn - Fifth South

The Anniversary Inn - Fifth South

460 South 1000 East

1.2km away

Typically fromUS$276.33/night
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Marriott University Park

Marriott University Park

480 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108

1.6km away

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The Anniversary Inn - South Temple

The Anniversary Inn - South Temple

678 East South Temple

2.1km away

Typically fromUS$261.43/night
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City View BOHO Apt Stocked w everything you need

City View BOHO Apt Stocked w everything you need

350 South 600 East

2.2km away

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Heart of SLC Stocked w Everything you need

Heart of SLC Stocked w Everything you need

350 South 600 East

2.2km away

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Central City Escape

Central City Escape

350 South 600 East

2.2km away

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Charming Downtown Getaway

Charming Downtown Getaway

350 South 600 East

2.2km away

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Lady Madonna Sage Flat

Lady Madonna Sage Flat

521 South 500 East

2.3km away

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King BD - City View - Downtown Walking Heaven

King BD - City View - Downtown Walking Heaven

489 East 400 South 530

2.4km away

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King BD-City View-SLC Walking Wonderland-

King BD-City View-SLC Walking Wonderland-

489 East 400 South 526

2.4km away

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Urban Oasis in the Center of SLC

Urban Oasis in the Center of SLC

380 South 400 East 608

2.6km away

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Affordable APT in Salt Lake City Ideal Location

Affordable APT in Salt Lake City Ideal Location

South 400 East 380

2.7km away

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About Rice-Eccles Stadium

Rice-Eccles Stadium sits on the University of Utah's hillside campus above Salt Lake City, the venue that opened and closed the 2002 Winter Olympics and, on New Year's Eve 2026, hosts the Utah Mammoth's first-ever outdoor game in the NHL Winter Classic against the Colorado Avalanche. The campus setting offers sweeping views over the valley and the Wasatch mountains beyond.

TRAX light rail connects the university district to downtown Salt Lake City in around fifteen minutes. Staying downtown keeps the city's restaurants and nightlife close, with an easy ride up to the stadium on game day.

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