Overall Rating
4.6
By Wildcat 51
Had a great time
Rupp Arena - Lexington
Took some friends to the game and they really enjoyed the experience.It was a great game we had great seats to watch the game.
By Nkycats
Disappointed
Rupp Arena - Lexington
The seats were partially blocked by jumbo tron. When purchasing tickets, that was NOT in the picture..very deceptive.
By Hopsing
Kentucky vs. Alabama
Rupp Arena - Lexington
Watching Kentucky put up 117 points against Alabama was a tremendous experience. Rupp Arena was rocking. The fan base was loud and we loved it. There’s nothing like experiencing a basketball game in Rupp Arena, the environment is like none other. I look forward to watching many more in the future.
By Cal
obstructed view
Rupp Arena - Lexington
it was a great game in a fun environment. but Section 228 row J seats 1-3 are partially blocked by the jumbotron making it difficult to see the score board and difficult to see the court when standing.
By Hm
Love Rupp. Better after improvements to nosebleed section.
Rupp Arena - Lexington
After remodel on sides and new chairs,the climb to nosebleed section much more doable. The ends with basketball nets still bleachers in nosebleed section. Concessions seem more frequent on main level also so that was nice.
By SB
Seats were ok, not great.
Rupp Arena - Lexington
Our seats were right behind the walkway. Not what we expected. There was also a railing in our view. Will not purchase these seats again. We paid extra for the seats and I feel like this should be disclosed.
By Doug
Go Cats
Rupp Arena - Lexington
My family and I are very grateful for the discount tickets for veterans. Seats were great, Cats Won!
By Frankie
Bad Experience
Rupp Arena - Lexington
I bought tickets to the Kentucky game on December 2nd In section 211 because it says on the website that chair back seats have replaced bleachers in section 211-217 and 228-234 so I got section 211 row b and when I got there they were bleacher seats , false advertising first of all and I have a very bad back so I couldn’t stay very long , wasted money and I’m 2 hours away from rupp arena
By Angie
Awesome game!
Rupp Arena - Lexington
It was a great game! We enjoyed it so much! From the basketball players to the cheerleaders. Also enjoyed the halftime show.
By Patrick
FANtastic
Rupp Arena - Lexington
It starts with close by parking. A wide assortment of concessions and team gear. Not a bad seat in the house. It was a FANtastic experience.
Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball at Rupp Arena
Lexington, Kentucky, is home to the gold standard in college basketball, and the winningest program in NCAA Men's Division I. The Wildcats play at Rupp Arena, which opened in 1976 and currently seats 23,500, and was also the site of Villanova's legendary upset of Georgetown in the 1985 Final Four. The Wildcats are coached by John Calipari, who previously led UMass and Memphis to Final Four appearances in 1996 and 2008, respectively, before replacing Billy Gillispie at Kentucky in 2009.
Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball History
The University of Kentucky first fielded a men's basketball team in 1903, one year after the first women's basketball team was founded at the school. Adolph Rupp took over as head coach in 1930, leading the Wildcats to their first four titles, in 1948, 1949, 1951 and 1958. Rupp was replaced upon his retirement in 1972 by assistant coach Joe B. Hall, who brought Kentucky their fifth Final Four victory in 1978. Rick Pitino would arrive from the New York Knicks in 1989, and capture the 1996 championship before leaving after the next season to coach the Boston Celtics. In 1998, first-year coach Tubby Smith led Kentucky to a seventh championship, though it would take the Wildcats another 13 years to reach another Final Four, and 14 before winning their eighth title under Calipari.
Kentucky has won an outstanding 50 regular-season conference titles and 31 conference tournament championships, in addition to the National Invitation Tournament in 1946 and 1976. Countless legends have suited up for Kentucky, including coaches Pat Riley and Travis Ford, as well as such players as Dan Issel, Louie Dampier, Antoine Walker, Kenny "Sky" Walker, Rajon Rondo and Rex Chapman. Within the past decade, such current NBA stars as Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Davis, Demarcus Cousins and John Wall have played for the Wildcats. Kentucky has numerous conference and national rivals, but their in-state rivalry with Louisville is the most heated by far, further stoked by former Wildcats coach Rick Pitino leading the Cardinals from 2001 to 2017.