Salt Lake City is the foremost flourishing center for commerce, sports, entertainment, culture, and education in the Mountain West. In the next decade, Utah’s capital city will continue to expand its economic footprint and may secure one or even two new professional sports franchises. Utah decision-makers are making decisions today that invest in Utah’s future while simultaneously planning for the state’s growing population.

The March Newsmaker Breakfast featured business leaders and policymakers who shared the background and outlook for bringing new professional sports franchises to Utah. They discussed the legislation passed in the 2024 Legislative Session, the economic contribution of new professional teams, and the next steps to fund, plan, and operate National Hockey League and Major League Baseball organizations in Salt Lake City.