Utah State basketball changes Spectrum seating ahead of first Pac-12 season
Apr 13, 2026, 10:29 AM | Updated: Apr 14, 2026, 9:57 am
LOGAN, UT - JANUARY 20 : Ian Martinez #4 of the Utah State Aggies blocks a shot by Isaiah Pope #21 of the Fresno State Bulldogs during the second half of their game at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum the on January 20, 2024 in Logan, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
Utah State is making changes as it prepares for its move to the Pac-12 next season, starting with the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum.
The school announced Monday it will adjust seating inside the arena ahead of the 2026–27 season.
Changes made in collaboration with @usuHURD.
📝➡️ https://t.co/1jqQIjGoYC pic.twitter.com/ANTJ9rtdTg
— USU Men’s Hoops (@USUBasketball) April 13, 2026
USU vice president and director of athletics Cam Walker said this in a collaborative release with student section leadership.
In partnership with HURD leadership, we reviewed and evaluated multiple options to adjust the seating map at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, helping create a new atmosphere that enhances fan experiences and provides additional season-ticket and premium opportunities while ensuring our passionate students remain together and their seats are not reduced. I’m grateful to everyone involved for their collaboration and effort to make a decision to benefit the future of Utah State basketball as we integrate into the new Pac-12.
The release continues to say that the new arrangement will open more seats for students.
The Aggies have one of the best basketball student sections in the country. HURD Leadership acknowledged that and said the goal is to maximize seating while keeping the Spectrum Magic alive and well.
The HURD has established itself as one of the premier student sections in college athletics, setting the standard for energy, unity, and impact. The tradition we’ve built is special, and at its heart are the students. We appreciate Utah State Athletics leadership for working with us and keeping students involved throughout this process. We recognize how much the student section means to all Aggies, past, present, and future, and the impact it has on the Aggie experience. While change isn’t easy, this new layout adds more seats for students, creating even more opportunities to be part of the game day experience. As we move into the Pac-12, we’re confident The HURD will remain elite, rise to every moment, and continue to set the standard. Go Aggies!
A map of the stadium was also shown with the proposed changes.
The student section will stay as one, but is now moved to behind one of the baskets.
Aggie student section stays as one collective group. Shifts completely to behind the basket. https://t.co/qCs4CNahe9
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) April 13, 2026
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