Utah Mammoth Unveil Exciting Playoff Fan Festivities

From watch parties to plaza celebrations, the Mammoth are pulling out all the stops to make their first-ever playoff run a memorable experience for fans.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:35pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a Mammoth hockey game, with sharp, overlapping planes of navy, powder blue, and white representing the fast-paced action on the ice.The Mammoth's innovative fan events aim to capture the raw energy and excitement of their first-ever playoff run.Salt Lake City Today

The Utah Mammoth, making their first-ever playoff appearance, are planning a variety of fan-focused events and activities to celebrate their postseason run. This includes watch parties at local bars and restaurants, plaza parties with live music and interactive games outside the arena for each home playoff game, and special in-game entertainment like rally towels, dancers, and a Nate Schmidt look-alike contest.

Why it matters

Making the playoffs is a major milestone for the Mammoth franchise, and they want to ensure their loyal fans feel included and energized throughout the team's historic postseason journey. By creating a lively atmosphere both inside and outside the arena, the Mammoth are aiming to foster a sense of community and shared excitement around their playoff push.

The details

The Mammoth's playoff watch parties will take place at several establishments around Salt Lake City, including Fiddler's, Boneyard Saloon, A Bar Named Sue, The Green Pig, and Brickyard Bar. Each home playoff game will also feature a pre-game plaza party with live music, photo ops, games, and a beer garden. Inside the arena, fans can expect rally towels, Mammoth dancers, a pregame drum line, and surprise giveaways to amp up the energy. The team is also hosting a Nate Schmidt look-alike contest, with the panel of judges including Schmidt's wife Allie.

  • The first playoff watch party is scheduled for Sunday, April 20th at 8 p.m.
  • Plaza parties will take place prior to each Mammoth home playoff game.
  • The Nate Schmidt look-alike contest will be held on Saturday, April 19th from 12-1 p.m.

The players

Utah Mammoth

A professional ice hockey team based in Salt Lake City, Utah, making their first-ever playoff appearance in the 2026 season.

Nate Schmidt

A Mammoth defenseman known for his infectious personality and positive attitude on and off the ice.

Allie Schmidt

Nate Schmidt's wife, who will be a judge for the Nate Schmidt look-alike contest.

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What they’re saying

“You get the rally towels and the whiteout, or whatever it is, and it's pretty fun. (The fans) are super into it.”

— Nick Schmaltz, Mammoth forward

What’s next

The Mammoth will continue to update their fans on additional playoff watch party locations and details as the postseason progresses.

The takeaway

The Utah Mammoth are pulling out all the stops to create an unforgettable playoff experience for their passionate fan base, demonstrating the team's commitment to building community and shared excitement around their historic postseason run.