The Holy War rivalry game – BYU vs Utah – held in Salt Lake City in 2026. For the third straight year, this rivalry game is played mid-season rather than as the season finale. Utah finished 2025 ranked No. 14 in AP Top 25.
Game Details
- League: Big 12 Conference
- Team / Event: BYU Cougars Football
- Sport: Football
- Status: Scheduled
- Date: 2026-11-07
- Time: TBD
- Opponent: Utah Utes
- Home / Away: Away
- Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium
- Address: 451 S 1400 E, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112
- Cost: Rivalry game – premium pricing. ESPN/StubHub listing as low as $455.
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Food: Yes – full stadium concessions
- Parking / Transit: Rice-Eccles Stadium on University of Utah campus. TRAX light rail (Red Line, Stadium stop) provides direct access from downtown SLC.
- Popularity: Very High – top rivalry in Utah
- Attendance / Scale: 51,444 capacity
Sources
- https://byucougars.com/news/2026/01/21/byu-big-12-announce-2026-football-schedule
- https://www.deseret.com/sports/2026/01/21/byu-football-2026-schedule-big-12-cougars/
Notes
Listed under both BYU and Utah records. Salt Lake City fans can attend this top rivalry game locally via TRAX.