Zions Bank Stadium

Zions Bank Stadium

Company type	Sports venue
Industry	Sports
Founded	2018 (2018)
Headquarters	Herriman , United States
Area served	Herriman, Utah
Products	Soccer stadium, rugby stadium, lacrosse venue, ultimate frisbee venue

Zions Bank Stadium is a dedicated soccer venue situated in Herriman, Utah, United States, accommodating up to 5,000 spectators. It serves as the home ground for the Real Monarchs competing in MLS Next Pro, the reserve team linked to Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer. Additionally, it hosts the Utah Warriors from Major League Rugby, the Utah Archers representing the Premier Lacrosse League, and the Salt Lake Shred affiliated with the Ultimate Frisbee Association.

This stadium is a central feature of the $78 million Zions Bank Real Academy, a sprawling 42-acre athletic complex that also includes training amenities for Real Salt Lake, located conveniently near the Mountain View Corridor.

In May 2017, a sponsorship agreement between Real Salt Lake and Zions Bank granted the bank the naming rights to this facility.

Facilities

Positioned within the expansive 42-acre Zions Bank Real Academy sports complex in Herriman, Utah, Zions Bank Stadium boasts a playing field measuring , identical in size to that of Rio Tinto Stadium, home to Real Salt Lake. The eastern section houses a press box, an owners' suite, and designated hospitality zones. The stadium’s roof supports an array of solar panels totaling , which produce 166 kW of electrical power.

History

Following evaluations of potential sites including West Valley City and the abandoned proposal for an 8,000-seat stadium at Utah State Fairpark, Real Salt Lake finalized Herriman as the location for its stadium and academy in early 2016. Construction commenced in August that year. The academy’s charter school, emphasizing STEM education and featuring on-campus dormitories for athletes and local students, opened its doors in August 2017.

Because the stadium lies merely 100 feet from the academy school, it initially faced restrictions under state law forbidding liquor licenses within 200 feet of educational institutions. To resolve this, Real Salt Lake invested $250,000 to reposition the stadium entrance, enabling them to obtain the required license. The rooftop solar panel installation generates 166 kilowatts of energy.

The naming rights sponsorship finalized in May 2017 resulted in renaming the campus as Zions Bank Real Academy. Starting January 2018, both Real Salt Lake and Real Monarchs began utilizing the indoor training facilities on-site instead of conducting preseason camps elsewhere. The stadium’s inauguration was postponed from March 31 to April due to construction delays.

The venue’s inaugural event was a Utah Warriors rugby game held on April 20, 2018, attracting an audience of 3,143. Subsequently, on April 30, Real Monarchs hosted their first home match before 4,065 attendees. Ownership of both the stadium and Real Monarchs transitioned in January 2022 to investors David Blitzer and Ryan Smith. In 2023, plans were announced by the National Women's Soccer League’s Utah Royals to expand the campus with an additional 12,260 sq ft of training space at Zions Bank Real Academy. On April 18, 2025, Miller Sports + Entertainment—led by former Utah Jazz proprietor Gail Miller—acquired the stadium as part of a $600 million transaction that included Real Salt Lake.

Soccer

During June and July of 2020, both Zions Bank Stadium and Rio Tinto Stadium hosted matches for the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup, which marked the commencement of the National Women's Soccer League’s season following delays caused by COVID-19. Early rounds took place at Zions Bank Stadium while semifinals and finals were held at Rio Tinto Stadium.

Lacrosse

During the 2020 season, the Premier Lacrosse League hosted its games at Zions Bank Stadium, with the Championship Series taking place throughout July and August. Players and personnel were isolated at the Real Salt Lake Training Academy throughout this period. Moving forward, the stadium will serve as the permanent home for the Utah Archers team, while continuing to support the league’s traveling events.

Ultimate frisbee

Starting in 2022, the Salt Lake Shred from the Ultimate Frisbee Association began holding their home matches at Zions Bank Stadium, further diversifying the range of professional sports teams using the facility.