- 26 upcoming events
- 432 West Vine Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507
- 20,545 capacity
- Opened 1976
- Home of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball
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26 upcoming events
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Kentucky Wildcats Basketball – ExhibitionOct 23, 2026 · In 6 daysfrom $22.80UCF Knights at Kentucky Wildcats Basketball – ExhibitionOct 28, 2026 · In 11 daysfrom $10.80Manhattan Jaspers at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballNov 3, 2026 · In 17 daysfrom $18.48James Madison Dukes at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballNov 6, 2026 · In 20 daysfrom $28.80Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballNov 13, 2026 · In 27 daysfrom $34.80Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 TourNov 15, 2026 · In 29 daysfrom $56.70Grambling State Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats Mens BasketballNov 16, 2026 · In 30 daysfrom $18.00Wichita State Shockers at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballNov 27, 2026 · In 41 daysfrom $54.00Clemson Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats Women’s BasketballDec 3, 2026 · In 47 daysfrom $32.56Appalachian State Mountaineers at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballDec 5, 2026 · In 49 daysfrom $48.00Bryant Bulldogs at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballDec 8, 2026 · In 52 daysfrom $25.20Louisville Cardinals at Kentucky Wildcats Womens BasketballDec 9, 2026 · In 53 daysfrom $32.56Louisville Cardinals at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballDec 12, 2026 · In 56 daysfrom $256.22Harlem GlobetrottersDec 19, 2026from $58.58Sacred Heart Pioneers at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballDec 22, 2026from $36.00Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballDec 28, 2026from $48.00Ole Miss Rebels at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballJan 5, 2027from $52.80LSU Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballJan 13, 2027from $67.20Vanderbilt Commodores at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballJan 16, 2027from $145.20Tennessee Volunteers at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballJan 23, 2027from $190.40Alabama Crimson Tide at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballFeb 6, 2027from $160.64South Carolina Gamecocks at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballFeb 10, 2027from $63.60Arkansas Razorbacks at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballFeb 20, 2027from $239.74Auburn Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats BasketballFeb 27, 2027from $103.20
Getting there
Around Rupp Arena:
- No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
- 19 bus stops within 0.3 miles
- 169 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 1,711 spaces
- Hotels nearby: Hyatt Regency Lexington (400 ft), Hilton Lexington/Downtown (750 ft), Bourbon Hous (0.3 mi)
Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap
Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Good to know
What's on at Rupp Arena this week?
In the next 7 days: Texas Tech Red Raiders at Kentucky Wildcats Basketball – Exhibition (Fri, Oct 23).
How many people does Rupp Arena hold?
About 20,545 people at full capacity (Wikidata). The real number depends on the event layout.
Who plays at Rupp Arena?
Rupp Arena is home to Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball.
Is Rupp Arena indoors?
Yes. Rupp Arena is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Rupp Arena by public transit?
There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of Rupp Arena, but there are 19 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is there parking near Rupp Arena?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 169 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 1,711 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.