America First Field sits in Sandy, a suburb 15 miles south of downtown Salt Lake City, reachable via the UTA TRAX light rail at Sandy Expo Station. Real Salt Lake matches bring a loyal supporters' section and a tailgate scene in the surrounding lots, with Bout Time Pub & Grub Sandy serving as the default pre-game stop. The Wasatch Mountains form the eastern backdrop — one of the more scenic settings in MLS — and staying near the I-15 corridor in Sandy keeps you close to both the stadium and ski-resort day trips.
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For convenience, the closest hotels are located in Sandy near I-15, Exit 293 (e.g., Hyatt House, Residence Inn, Hilton Garden Inn Sandy). For visitors seeking a more extensive dining, nightlife, and cultural experience with strong public transit access, Downtown Salt Lake City / Temple Square is recommended.
See full Salt Lake City stay guide →The UTA TRAX light rail system has a stop at Sandy Expo Station, which is a short walk from America First Field. Public street parking is permitted in designated areas around the stadium, but adjacent neighborhoods are typically permit-only on event days. Shuttle buses are available from Sandy City Hall and the Mountain America Expo Center.
Rideshare: A designated drop-off and pick-up zone for rideshare services is located in the East Parking Lot of America First Field.
Parking: Pre-purchasing parking is highly recommended for major events. ADA accessible parking spaces are available in the West, South, and East parking lots on a first-come, first-served basis, requiring an ADA placard or license plate and a parking pass. Electric vehicle parking is available in the West Lot. Some parking may be available for sale on gamedays at the 90th Parking Lot and Jordan Commons, both of which are card-only.
In Sandy, options for post-game activities include local establishments like Bout Time Pub & Grub, Club 90, Legends Pub & Grill Southtown, and Slackwater. For a broader nightlife scene, downtown Salt Lake City is approximately a 15-minute drive north.
A downtown institution with three floors and three bars, Poplar Street is an official Real Salt Lake watch party venue with 30 screens. It offers fresh, never-frozen pub food, hand-made pizza, cold beer and cocktails, three pool tables, a fire-pit patio, and live music on weekends, creating a laid-back, unpretentious gathering spot.
What to order: Fresh, never-frozen pub food, hand-made pizza, cold beer, and cocktails.
A classic downtown dive bar with a no-frills atmosphere, a well-stocked jukebox, free pool, and vintage pinball machines. Real Salt Lake runs deep here, with RSL paraphernalia covering the walls and players known to stop by after home games. The game of choice is soccer, and drinks are budget-friendly.
What to order: Drinks; food can be ordered from Yoko Ramen next door.
A genuine Irish pub serving the Salt Lake community since 2003, Piper Down is an official Real Salt Lake watch party location and one of the most atmospheric places to catch a match. It offers ice-cold Guinness on tap, a top-notch selection of whiskeys, old-style Irish dishes, a vast vegan menu, a beautiful outdoor patio with a fire pit, pool tables, and live entertainment.
What to order: Guinness, selection of whiskeys, old-style Irish dishes, and items from their vast vegan menu.
