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Utah Utes Football vs. Utah State Aggies Football

Sat, 19 Sept 2026 · Sports

Hotels for Utah Utes Football vs. Utah State Aggies Football

At Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City on Sat, 19 Sept 2026. 17 hotels within 3kmbook close and walk back after the show.

About Utah Utes Football vs. Utah State Aggies Football

This rivalry goes back over a century, and it still carries the weight of state bragging rights every time the two teams meet. Fans call it the Battle of the Brothers, a nod to how many players and families cross paths on both sides of the rivalry. Expect the usual pageantry of a border rivalry: marching bands, rowdy student sections and a stadium that empties its lungs on every third down.

Where to stay nearby

Salt Lake City sits closest to Rice-Eccles Stadium, just a few kilometres out, and with 112 hotels to choose from it offers by far the widest range of options for a Friday night game. Murray, about 11km away, has a smaller but useful set of 14 hotels and works well if you want a quieter base with an easy drive in. West Valley City, roughly 15km from the venue, has 16 hotels and is another practical alternative if the closer options fill up. All three towns are within a short drive of the stadium, so the choice mainly comes down to how many hotels you want to pick from and how far out you're happy to stay.

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 Sat, 19 Sept 2026.

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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