Seating guide
Rupp Arena — seating & best seats
Typical layout
Indicative layout for a arena — not Rupp Arena's exact chart. The precise section map for your event is shown on the marketplace before checkout.
Kentucky Wildcats' cathedral of college basketball.
Where to sit
Best value
Lower-level (100s) corner sections — close to floor prices below premium sideline rates.
For sports
Center-ice / half-court 100s, rows 5–20.
For concerts
Floor if you want energy; lower-level sections at a 45° angle to the stage often see and hear better than floor rows far back.
Budget play
Upper-level (200s/300s) center rows 1–5 — the rail keeps sightlines clean.
Upcoming at Rupp Arena see all →
SportsLittle Rock at Kentucky (Exhibition)
Rupp Arena · Lexington
Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM · in 4d
All-in from
$28
MusicJonas Brothers
Rupp Arena · Lexington
Sat, Oct 17 · 7:30 PM · in 5d
All-in from
$55
SportsTexas Tech at Kentucky
Rupp Arena · Lexington
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM · in 11d
All-in from
$32
SportsUCF at Kentucky
Rupp Arena · Lexington
Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM
From
$23
SportsJames Madison at Kentucky
Rupp Arena · Lexington
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
All-in from
$51
SportsNorthern Arizona at Kentucky
Rupp Arena · Lexington
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
All-in from
$36
ComedyGabriel Iglesias
Rupp Arena · Lexington
Sun, Nov 15 · 7:30 PM
All-in from
$57
SportsWichita State at Kentucky
Rupp Arena · Lexington
Fri, Nov 27 · 9:00 PM
All-in from
$69
Common questions
How many people does Rupp Arena hold?+
Rupp Arena holds approximately 20,000 people as a arena. Configuration changes by event — concerts with floor seating differ from sports setups.
Is Rupp Arena indoor or outdoor?+
Rupp Arena is fully indoor.
Where can I see the exact seating chart for my event?+
This page shows the typical layout for a venue of this class. When you compare prices on TixInfo and click through to a partner marketplace, you'll see the exact interactive section map for your specific event before you buy.