Stadium Seating ChartsRupp Arena guide: schedule, start times, food, parking and bag policy
Rupp Arena holds up to 20,545 fans and is home to Kentucky Wildcats (NCAA Division I men's basketball). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, food, parking and bag rules.
| Capacity | 20,545 |
|---|---|
| Official name | Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center |
| Opened | November 27, 1976 |
| Home teams | Kentucky Wildcats (NCAA Division I men's basketball) |
| Address | 430 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY 40507 |
When are the remaining home games?
19 home games left, starting Tue Nov 3, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).
| Date | Game | Start | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Nov 3, 2026 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Manhattan Jaspers | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Fri Nov 6, 2026 | Kentucky Wildcats vs James Madison Dukes | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Fri Nov 13, 2026 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Mon Nov 16, 2026 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Grambling Tigers | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Fri Nov 27, 2026 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Wichita State Shockers | 9:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Sat Dec 5, 2026 | Kentucky Wildcats vs App State Mountaineers | 1:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Tue Dec 8, 2026 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Bryant Bulldogs | 7:30 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Sat Dec 12, 2026 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Louisville Cardinals | 4:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Tue Dec 22, 2026 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Sacred Heart Pioneers | 1:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Mon Dec 28, 2026 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Tue Jan 5, 2027 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Ole Miss Rebels | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Wed Jan 13, 2027 | Kentucky Wildcats vs LSU Tigers | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Sat Jan 16, 2027 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Vanderbilt Commodores | 4:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Sat Jan 23, 2027 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Tennessee Volunteers | 2:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Sat Feb 6, 2027 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Alabama Crimson Tide | 2:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Wed Feb 10, 2027 | Kentucky Wildcats vs South Carolina Gamecocks | 8:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Sat Feb 20, 2027 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Arkansas Razorbacks | time TBA | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Sat Feb 27, 2027 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Auburn Tigers | time TBA | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
| Wed Mar 3, 2027 | Kentucky Wildcats vs Texas A&M Aggies | 7:00 pm | NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season |
When do the doors open at Rupp Arena?
Doors open 90 minutes before tip-off at Rupp Arena. (source)
Before you go
- Bags: Rupp Arena enforces the SEC clear bag policy. Each fan may carry one large clear bag, either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or a 12" x 6" x 12" clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag, plus a small clutch no larger than 4.5" x 6.5". All bags and items are searched. Rupp Arena strongly encourages fans not to bring unnecessary bags. Bag policy.
- Payment: Rupp Arena is cashless for parking and concessions. Customers can use all major credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa) and mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay).
- Food: Outside food and beverage are not permitted inside Rupp Arena.
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