parking tips for utah jazz vs. brooklyn nets at delta center (salt lake city 01/30)

hey jazz fans, figured i'd share a quick rundown on parking for the nets game on 01/30 at 7:30 pm. that downtown traffic getting out is honestly the biggest headache of going to the delta center.

first thing, if you want to skip the traffic jam entirely and park super close without paying those insane garage rates, check out the app called prked. it lets people rent out their driveways and private garage spots right next to the venue. it’s way cheaper than the official lots and you get to walk right past all the cars stuck trying to exit after the game. it’s a total game changer for the proximity and the easy escape.

now for the other options. the venue itself says there are over 10,000 spaces in a two-block radius, but it’s still hard to get onsite parking unless you book ahead of time. you should definitely use a parking app like spothero or parkwhiz to reserve a spot in the park place lot (northeast of the arena), one of the gateway garages (north or south on 100 s), or even the salt lake marriott garage. big tip: most lots near the delta center are cashless now, so don't count on paying with bills.

for cheaper spots and a longer but still safe walk, you have a few good alternatives. the west high school lot often charges around $15 for events and is a popular option with easy freeway access. for a really cheap hack, you can park at the city creek mall garage, which is free for the first two hours and only $3 after that - you can walk or take trax two stops to the arena. if you prefer street parking, look on 500 west behind the gateway mall; it usually gives you a pretty easy out onto the freeway after the game is over.

a huge warning for everyone: there are 'permit only' spots near the hardware building that people try to sneak into, and you will get towed. stick to the designated paid lot behind that building if you choose to park there, which is about $15 and a short walk.

honestly, the best and easiest advice is to just take public transportation. the uta trax service is made for this, and the arena station drops you off literally across the street on south temple. park-n-ride lots are scattered all over, and riding in from a station like the 1300 s trax lot or the area around 900 s and west temple saves you all the hassle of traffic and parking fees. trying to get picked up by a rideshare on 300 west post-game is also a nightmare because of the traffic, so the trax is really the smooth way out.

hope this helps everyone enjoy the jazz vs nets game! go jazz!