Rio Tinto Stadium

Rio Tinto Stadium is conveniently located just 15 minutes away from downtown Salt Lake City and 25 minutes from SLC International Airport.

From the SOUTH: Take I-15 northbound, take the exit for 10600 South and make a right at the end of the exit ramp to head east on 10600 South. Turn left at State Street, then left onto 9400 South. Make a right onto the Stadium’s Ring Road. Permit parking (Lot 2) will be immediately on the right, and VIP/Media and other permit parking (Lot 1) will be farther ahead on the left.

From the NORTH: Take I-15 southbound, take the exit for 9000 South and make a left at the end of the exit ramp to head east on 9000 South. Turn right at State Street. Permit parking (Lot 2) will be immediately on the right, and VIP/Media and other permit parking (Lot 1) will be farther ahead on the left.

From Salt Lake City International Airport: Take I-80 East to I-15 southbound. Follow the directions for coming “From the North” above.

From a long list of Real Salt Lake chants, we have curated some of the fan-favourite chants, including a video of one of their most popular chants during matches at Rio Tinto Stadium. Take a look below.

• Real Salt Lake ‘Til I Die
• Vamos Real
• Go Real Salt Lake
• Yell for RSL
• Believe
• We Love You Real Salt Lake

Several pubs and restaurants can be found near Rio Tinto Stadium, including Budweiser Club Real, A Bar Named Sue, Joe’s Crab Shack, Legends Pub & Grill Southtown, and Brickstone’s Kitchen and Bar, among many others. There is, however, a new stadium bar that was opened for the 2020 MLS campaign, which can be found adjacent to the Interform Club on level 2 on the west side of the stadium.

Having considered a handful of different sites in downtown Salt Lake City, Provo and Vineyard, the football-specific stadium was chosen to be built in Sandy in 2005. But under a year later, the project was in doubt, with a vote for funding being struck down.

Groups from New York, Missouri, St Louis and Rochester all expressed an interest in purchasing Real Salt Lake and relocating the franchise, with owner Dave Checketts admitting that the team would more than likely be moving out of Salt Lake City in 2007.

But all was resolved soon after when local construction company Anderson Geneva offered the club land in Salt Lake City suburb Sandy to build the stadium. The club’s new proposal to the Utah State Senate was passed, which saw the commencement of the facility initially called RSL Stadium. International mining company Rio Tinto, owners of local mining operation Kennecott Utah Copper, then bought the naming rights to the stadium in September 2008, settling on a 15-year deal worth around $2m per year.

The stadium was opened in October 2008, with Real Salt Lake taking on the New York Red Bulls in a Major League Soccer encounter. Rio Tinto Stadium has gone on to host several major football events in the US, including the 2009 MLS All-Star Game and the 2011 CONCACAF Champions League Finals, as well as being a host venue for the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Its 20,213 capacity can be expanded to over 25,000 for music concerts.

Colorado Rapids are the primary local rivals of Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer. These teams often compete in the Rocky Mountain Cup, a fan-created annual event since 2005.

Rivalry between Real Salt Lake and Colorado Rapids is fueled by Geographic proximity between the two teams. It is often an intense encounter.

Another notable rival of Real Salt Lake is Sporting Kansas City, a clash that has been intense since 2011.

There are other less intense fan-driven rivalries with teams such as LA Galaxy, Seattle Sounders F.C. and Los Angeles F.C.

Real Salt Lake tickets are available for purchase on the club’s official website. You can choose from a variety of options, including season tickets, single-match tickets, group tickets, and premium club packages, or take advantage of any current ticket offers.

For single-match tickets, prices vary based on factors such as seating location and the age of the supporters. The average ticket price at Rio Tinto Stadium for the current season is $29.97. However, premium seating closer to the pitch can cost as much as $252. VIP seats are even more expensive, often reaching up to ten times the average price.

Season ticket prices come with exciting benefits, including a 30% discount on individual match pricing. Additionally, season ticket holders receive a free Apple MLS season ticket pass and can enjoy a flexible payment plan, among other advantages.

For more details on football match tickets at Rio Tinto Stadium, please visit the official Real Salt Lake website.