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Rupp Arena
432 West Vine St.
Lexington, KY 40507
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 29 attractions in Lexington
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Traveler Description: Sports and entertainment center seats 23,600 spectators and serves as home to the University of Kentucky Men's Basketball team.
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Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field
Address: 432 West Vine St. Lexington, KY 40507
Tel: 859-233-4567

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“This place needs an update”
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3 of 5 stars
OHfamilyguy 34 contributions
Washington Court House, Ohio
Jul 19, 2009

The upper level seats and ones behind backboards are like benches with numbers. I've had to sit next to large individuals who nearly took up 2 numbered seats on the bench and this makes for an uncomfortable experience while watching the game. We enjoy watching the Wildcats hoop team but get more enjoyment at home. This place is really only... more

“Heart of Lexington”
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3 of 5 stars
ccleme20 63 contributions
Lexington, Kentucky
May 21, 2009

I like Rupp-Arena alot. But it's a little outdated. It doesn't have club seats or new luxury boxes like most new arenas have. They installed huge flat screen tv's in the past few years though to give it a more modern look. I worked security here and it can get real packed as the Kentucky Wildcats almost always sell out... more

“Home of the Kentucky Wildcats”
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5 of 5 stars
mrclawz 21 contributions
Lexington, KY
Aug 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Anyone who is a college basketball fan, or a fan of the Wildcats, this place is a must see. Located downtown next to the Hyatt and in the Lexington Center, this is a great place to take in a game and meet some new friends. Walking in the door, there is the original center court of Rupp Arena. Down the... more

“Rupp Arena - Home of the UK Wildcats !!!!”
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5 of 5 stars
crud_bud 96 contributions
Nashville, Tennessee
Jan 4, 2006
6/9 found this review helpful

University of Kentucky basketball !!!! UK game November 2,2005. There is nothing like seeing a game in person!!!! Good luck getting tickets, the phone # for the UK Ticket Office is ---------- more

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Rupp Arena Address

432 West Vine St., Lexington, KY 40507
Tel: 859-233-4567