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Rupp Arena

Rupp Arena

College Basketball Court and Music Venue
Lexington
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8.8/10
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    Tim G.
    "Kentucky Basketball headquarters."(3 Tips)
    University of Kentucky
    "Basketball team located downtown on West High Street"(4 Tips)
    Ashton C.
    "strong safety for the Wildcats."(2 Tips)
    Alexa E.
    "... the colors at UK basketball games!"(2 Tips)
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  • ESPN
    ESPNJanuary 17, 2012
    Winningest team in CBB history, most tourney appearances and Big Blue Nation consistently ranks first in home game attendance. Well done, Cats.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Tim G.
    Tim GerstAugust 2, 2015
    Kentucky Basketball headquarters. See as many games as you can here. Legendary venue. Upper level is all rafters
    Upvoted Sep 28
  • ESPN
    ESPNMarch 18, 2013
    Rupp Arena hosted one of the great upsets in NCAA Tournament history when 8th seeded Villanova became the lowest seeded team to cut down the nets in 1985.
  • John M.
    John MannSeptember 2, 2014
    Concessions at Rupp Arena are small and very bland. No alcohol is sold for basketball games. Very big arena. Best parking can be found on the surface lots around High Street.
  • Kevin D.heart icon on user image
    Kevin DudleyNovember 19, 2015
    This is a great place to watch a game, even in the nosebleeds!
  • Ashton C.heart icon on user image
    Ashton CobbDecember 18, 2015
    Ashton Cobb was born in 1987 and is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he played as the starting strong safety for the Wildcats. Read more
  • University of Kentucky
    University of KentuckyMarch 26, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The home of the Men's Basketball team located downtown on West High Street, a few blocks from campus.
  • Morris C.
    Morris CaudillOctober 5, 2017
    I saw a UK game, Boys State Tournament game, the Ice Capades, Fleetwood Mac, ELO, Hall and Oates, Phil Collins...!
  • Maggie M.
    Maggie MacGAugust 14, 2023
    Great place to take a walk and climb the stairs after lunch downtown.
  • Danny P.heart icon on user image
    Danny PayneFebruary 16, 2016
    No better place for college basketball in America!
  • Kevin D.heart icon on user image
    Kevin DudleyNovember 19, 2015
    Be sure to eat dinner before you get anywhere near the arena! At 5p before a 8p game the wait was over an hour everywhere.
  • Evan S.heart icon on user image
    Evan SummersDecember 24, 2016
    The best stadium for the best team
  • Matthew S.heart icon on user image
    Matthew StephensonNovember 9, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Stop, look around, take it all in...you are in the Basketball Capital Of The World...Go Big Blue ... We are College Basketball!
  • Tara S.heart icon on user image
    Tara SpachDecember 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    When coming to a UK basketball game, try to arrive at least one hour early. Traffic congestion!!
  • University of Kentucky
    The home of the Men's Basketball team located downtown on West High Street, a few blocks from campus.
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    jacob ernstJanuary 29, 2015
    Everything! Best place to watch college ball in the nation!
  • Stadium Journey
    Stadium JourneyMarch 20, 2013
    Have you tried Tolly-Ho and Two Keys Tavern? Check out other neighborhood suggestions in our review Read more
  • chenault v.
    chenault vanmeterFebruary 26, 2010
    Go watch the CATS play if you get the chance, we just beat USC and it feels amazing. Cal's castle is a great/fun environment for the games!
  • Alexa E.
    Alexa EJune 22, 2012
    Some of my favorite memories were presenting the colors at UK basketball games!
  • Josef F.
    Josef FergusonMarch 19, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Standing in line at the big concession stand by section 15 and the line is too long? Turn around & go up the stairs behind you. There's another stand upstairs that is usually much less busy.
  • George D.heart icon on user image
    George DossMarch 24, 2017
    Very nice arena
  • Jonas A.
    Jonas ApplegateMarch 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Go see the highest paid basketball team in the country, the Kentucky Wildcats!
  • Karla
    KarlaApril 14
    Welcoming our new UK BASKETBALL COACH ! Welcome Home Coach Pope!!!💙
  • Chad H.heart icon on user image
    Chad HembreeJanuary 8, 2017
    A great facility for Lexington.
  • Matt J.
    Matt JohnsonApril 15, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Rupp Arena has a Facebook fan page and an account on Twitter, @rupp_arena. Check it out, it's very active with contests and feedback. Read more
  • Laura R.
    Laura RudolphAugust 16, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best college basketball environment in the nation, hands down!
  • Sean H.
    Sean HerronMarch 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Never accidentally wear the opposing teams colors to a big game.
  • Rhonda S.
    Rhonda SciarraMarch 7, 2014
    Borden ice cream swirl cone. That is all.
  • Terrence H.heart icon on user image
    Terrence HMarch 18, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    The ice cream
  • Sean H.
    Sean HerronMarch 17, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't see Richie Farmer around the arena much anymore... I guess they are afraid he'll steal something.
  • Keith D.
    Keith DukesNovember 26, 2009
    When catching the Cats, you have to check out the pep band in the hall before the game. They rock. Go Cats!!!!!
  • Emmanuel F.
    Graduation day.
  • Pat S.heart icon on user image
    Pat SullivanSeptember 9, 2012
    A great place to visit
  • Vicki C.heart icon on user image
    Vicki CurryMarch 1, 2013
    Loving it!!!!!!!!!!
  • Summer B. H.
    Summer B. HobbsApril 28, 2013
    Taylor Swift in concert...heck yeah!
  • Brittany H.
    Brittany HunleySeptember 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    UK basketball is the greatest!!
  • DDM Creative Concepts
    DDM Creative ConceptsNovember 4, 2011
    A Must See For Basketball Fans
  • Reba F.
    Reba FanohioJanuary 27, 2011
    Here at Rupp Arena for Rascal Flatts, Luke Bryan, and Chris Young. Load In Starting now.
  • Brett M.
    Brett McDanielApril 23, 2012
    Home to the 2012 Men's NCAA National Championship Basketball team.
  • Jackie L.
    Jackie LongOctober 14, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The quest for #8 begins today!
  • Roderick C.
    Roderick ChristopherMarch 24, 2013
    L1C4 "Russ Arena"
  • Cypress in the City
    Cypress in the CitySeptember 29, 2011
    Can't wait for basketball season!
  • Matthew S.heart icon on user image
    Matthew StephensonAugust 15, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    C A T S CATS! CATS! CATS!
  • Brittany D.
    Brittany D.October 15, 2012
    Purdy neat...
  • Riley B.
    Riley BrickeyDecember 1, 2011
    GOOO CATTSSS!!! #win
  • Wayne C.
    Wayne CoxFebruary 14, 2010
    If you're sitting in the bleachers, please wear deodorant!
  • University of Kentucky
    University of KentuckyMarch 23, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Men's Basketball
  • Jason H.
    Jason HillmanFebruary 8, 2012
    Go VOLS!!!
  • Coke Zero
    Coke ZeroFebruary 10, 2010
    Order a Coke Zero from the concession stand. Real Coke taste, zero calories. Read more
  • Sabrina
    SabrinaSeptember 6, 2023
    Been here 10+ times
    Rupp has the worst food of any venue on earth
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