Stadium Wi-Fi
As of the 2024 Utah Football season, Rice-Eccles Stadium offers free Wi-Fi for all guests! Two Wi-Fi networks are available to give you the best possible experience at Utah Football home games and all Rice-Eccles Stadium events.
Available Wi-Fi networks:
- RiceEcclesWiFi – For most smartphones, tablets, and laptops (5 GHz).
- RiceEcclesWiFi-6E – For devices that support 6 GHz Wi-Fi (newer phones and devices).
If your device supports 6 GHz Wi-Fi, we recommend connecting to RiceEcclesWiFi-6E for the best performance.
How to connect to Wi-Fi
Connecting to our brand-new Wi-Fi is easy! Simply open up your cell phone settings and follow the steps below.
- Open your phone's Wi-Fi settings
- Select either:
- RiceEcclesWiFi (for most devices), or
- RiceEcclesWifi-6E (if you have a 6 GHz capable device).
- Enter your email address and tap Connect.
- You're online - ready to share on social media, stream, and chat with friends while enjoying the game!
Frequently Asked Questions
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To connect, open your device’s Wi-Fi settings, select the network named “RiceEcclesWiFi,” and follow the prompts. No password is required.
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To ensure a successful connection to the Rice-Eccles Stadium Wi-Fi network, please connect using your personal email address rather than an email address ending in "@utah.edu".
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Yes, the stadium Wi-Fi is free for all attendees.
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Try turning your Wi-Fi off and then back on. If that doesn’t work, restart your device. If you’re still having issues, send an email to wifi.support@stadium.utah.edu. Response times may vary depending on the volume of emails we receive and any current backlog.
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The Wi-Fi may slow down during peak usage times, such as during the game or halftime. Moving to a less crowded area or disconnecting and reconnecting can sometimes improve speed.
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The stadium Wi-Fi is an open network.
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Yes, but please be mindful that streaming video may impact the speed and quality of the Wi-Fi for other users.
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The Wi-Fi is compatible with most smartphones, tablets, and laptops. If you experience issues, ensure your device’s software is up to date.
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If you encounter any issues, please report them to a guest services booth or contact wifi.support@stadium.utah.edu.
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Yes, you can connect multiple devices, but performance may vary depending on network traffic.
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The Wi-Fi is designed to cover the entire venue, so your connection should remain stable as you move around.
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Yes, you can use a VPN over the stadium Wi-Fi, but this may affect connection speed.
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There is no specific data usage limit, but heavy usage like streaming or large downloads may slow down the network for others.
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For a better experience, connect to the Wi-Fi before the event starts, and avoid large downloads during peak times like halftime.