On Saturday, April 14, multi-platinum artist and songwriter Rachel Platten will be singing the national anthem and giving a post-game concert following the highly-anticipated Utah Royals FC inaugural home opener. Tickets to the match between URFC and the Chicago Red Stars will also give you access to the on-field concert.
Here’s the FAQ’s on this weekend’s Rachel Platten concert:
Where will the concert be?
The concert stage will be placed on the southern section of the field.
Do fans stay in their seats, or will they be allowed on the field?
Fans will be allowed on the field for the concert, but we encourage fans with a good view of the stage to please stay in their seats. Please be patient as we prepare the field and stage before fans can enter. Some fans will be allowed down to the field before others for safety reasons, so please be patient, and thank you for understanding.
Do my game tickets get me into the concert?
Yes, all game tickets will give you access to the field for the post-game concert.
Is Rachel Platten a family friendly singer?
Yes, the entire family is welcome to come listen to the empowering and insightful lyrics.
Can I bring blankets/quilts to lay out onto the field?
Yes, feel free to bring blankets to lay on for everyone in your party.
How long after the game ends will the concert begin?
The concert is scheduled to begin 20-30 minutes after the final whistle blows.
Is photography/video allowed?
Photography and video will be allowed for the fans in attendance, but professional cameras and equipment will not be allowed.
Will the concert be streamed?
There will not be a live stream of the concert.
Platten, the author of Billboard’s Top 100, “Fight Song,” will be the first female to perform at Rio Tinto Stadium -- and will be the first home national anthem singer for Utah’s first female professional soccer team. Named by TIME magazine as the “torchbearer of women’s empowerment,” Platten will come to Salt Lake with gold-certified, Emmy winning songs in her musical arsenal.
Tune in daily to Mix 105.1 FM and follow the station’s social media regularly for chances to win VIP experiences in conjunction with Rachel Platten and Utah Royals FC players and personalities leading up to and including this historic event. Contest entrants can win a host of prizes, including (but not limited to): pre-game and in-game Platten meet and greets, photo opportunities in the NWSL team’s state-of-the-art locker room, April 14 game tickets, backstage access, exclusive inaugural season Utah Royals FC gear and fully-catered Rio Tinto Stadium party suites.
