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Watch the spectacle unfold before you with Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center tickets from TicketSmarter. Sporting events, concerts, and other performances are showcased throughout the year at arenas across North America including iconic venues like the Barclays Center in Brooklyn or The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The term arena is typically used to describe a large, multipurpose indoor venue that hosts a variety of events ranging from concerts to shows and even hockey, basketball, and indoor football games. One particular genre of rock, arena rock, took its name from the loud, flashy concerts that bands like Poison, Def Leppard and Aerosmith played in the 1970s and 1980s. One of the earliest examples of arenas comes from the Latin term “harena” which described the sand-covered floors of venues like the Colosseum in Rome, which hosted chariot races and other spectator events.

One popular arena in the United States is Madison Square Garden which hosts nearly 320 events every year. Some of the most famous events being held at The Garden include performances by singers like Elton John, Lady Gaga, and the Foo Fighters, among others. Other arenas like Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center will feature spectacular energy from the attendees, making for unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. Make sure you don’t miss other amazing events with Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center tickets from TicketSmarter.

Rupp Arena Tickets

Secure your Rupp Arena tickets for all events with ease through TicketSmarter. Located at 432 West Vine Street Lexington, KY 40507 and opening in 1976, Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center is the home to the Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball team and Women’s Basketball team. Originally known as Rupp Arena at Lexington Center, Central Bank Center bought the naming rights in 2020 with the Rupp name still taking precedence in tribute to legendary University of Kentucky Head Coach Adolph Rupp. The Kentucky Wildcats are second in the nation when it comes to NCAA College Basketball attendance, making their games the hottest ticket to get in the state. Rupp Arena tickets have also been available for previous NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournaments.

In addition to college basketball, the arena hosts a number of concerts throughout the year with some top names in pop, rock, and country music performing. Rupp Arena tickets have been sold to concert tours by artists like Elton John, Phish, Drake and Taylor Swift.

How much are Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center tickets?

Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center ticket prices will differ depending on the event and where your seats are located. On average, $220.94 is the price you’ll pay to watch a live event at Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center. Seats located in the back of the venue are always the cheapest option and can cost as low as $29.70 a ticket. Premium seats with the best views of the event can go for as high as $12231.80 a seat.

Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center Seating Chart

Rupp Arena features a unique diamond shape that gives a great view of the basketball court from every seat. The total seating capacity for basketball is 20,545. The lower bowl features 34 sections with ADA accessible seating available in multiple locations. The upper 200-level seating also features 34 sections of reserved seating. Concerts may have a standing general admission floor or sections of reserved seating depending on the artist. You can use TicketSmarter’s interactive seating map to pick out the best available seating and skip the long lines at the ticket office. Simply click on an event and you will see all available options with a filter tool that will arrange seats by price, section, and row.

Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center Schedule

The Rupp Arena schedule revolves around the Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball team with their season starting in late October and ending with March Madness. Concerts and other live events are typically scheduled between games and during the off-season allowing the arena to operate all year. Some of the concerts that you’ll see at Rupp Arena include Gucci Mane, Jojo Siwa, and Drake. Comedy acts and shows like Jim Gaffigan and Nick Cannon’s Wild N Out are also on sale at TicketSmarter.

How many events are coming to Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center?

Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center has 14 live events scheduled.

Who is playing at Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center?

Monster Jam and Andrea Bocelli are scheduled to appear at the Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center.

Monster Jam Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center tickets May 17th, 2025 at 1:00pm

TicketSmarter currently has 2327 Monster Jam tickets listed from $32.39 - $439.02. $70.69 is the average ticket price you’ll pay to attend this event.

Andrea Bocelli Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center tickets December 6th, 2025 at 8:00pm

$307.84 is the average price you’ll pay for a seat to this event, but tickets range from $108.28 - $12231.80. Secure your place at this event today because there are only 8540 Andrea Bocelli tickets available for this event.

What time does Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center open?

The Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center doors generally open 45 minutes before the event on May 17th, 2025 at 1:00pm. Visitors will want to arrive at the venue 30 - 60 minutes early to find parking near the venue.

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