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Kentucky Sports Tickets

Kentucky's sports calendar runs through Louisville and Lexington. KFC Yum! Center hosts Louisville Cardinals basketball; Rupp Arena anchors Kentucky Wildcats basketball — one of the highest-demand college sports tickets in America; Churchill Downs hosts the Kentucky Derby every first Saturday in May plus the spring/fall thoroughbred racing calendar. The Louisville-Kentucky rivalry is one of the fiercest in college sports, spanning football, basketball, and beyond.

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Upcoming events in Kentucky — dates, venues, and lowest ticket prices
Oct
23
Fri · 11:00am

Keeneland Fall Race Meet

Lexington, KY · Keeneland

From$13
Oct
23
Fri · 7:00pm

Exhibition: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders

Lexington, KY · Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center

From$19
Oct
24
Sat · 11:00am

Keeneland Fall Race Meet

Lexington, KY · Keeneland

From$32
Oct
24
Sat · 7:00pm

Louisville City FC vs. Detroit City FC

Louisville, KY · Lynn Family Stadium

From$4
Oct
24
Sat · 7:30pm

Kentucky Wildcats vs. Vanderbilt Commodores

Lexington, KY · Kroger Field

From$125
Oct
25
Sun · 1:00pm

Churchill Downs Racing: Family Adventure Day

Louisville, KY · Churchill Downs

From$7
Oct
25
Sun · 3:00pm

Kentucky Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Texas A&M Aggies

Lexington, KY · University of Kentucky - Memorial Coliseum

From$21
Oct
28
Wed · 1:00pm

Day At The Races

Louisville, KY · Churchill Downs

From$5
Oct
28
Wed · 6:00pm

Exhibition: Kentucky Wildcats vs. UCF Knights

Lexington, KY · Rupp Arena At Central Bank Center

From$5
Oct
28
Wed · 7:00pm

Exhibition: Louisville Cardinals vs. Mercyhurst Lakers

Louisville, KY · KFC Yum! Center

From$5
Oct
29
Thu · 1:00pm

Day At The Races

Louisville, KY · Churchill Downs

From$7
Oct
30
Fri

Breeders Cup - 2 Day Pass

Lexington, KY · Keeneland

From$380
Live listings

Upcoming Kentucky events

Live listings, refreshed regularly.

Sports landscape in Kentucky

Kentucky does not have major professional sports franchises (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS), so the live-event calendar centers on college athletics and regional sporting events. College game days and rivalries form the core of Kentucky's sports ticket market. Nearby states with pro teams offer additional options for fans willing to travel.

Major Kentucky venues

KFC Yum! Center

arena · 22,090 capacity · Louisville

Rupp Arena

arena · 20,500 capacity · Lexington

Churchill Downs

stadium · Louisville

Heritage Hall (Lexington)

Teams in Kentucky

Kentucky State Thorobreds FootballNCAAF

Frankfort NCAAF team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers FootballNCAAF

Owensboro NCAAF team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Kentucky Wildcats FootballNCAAF

Lexington, KY NCAAF team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Louisville CardinalsNCAAF

Louisville NCAAF team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Louisville Cardinals FootballNCAAF

Louisville, KY NCAAF team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Morehead State Eagles FootballNCAAF

Morehead NCAAF team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Murray State Racers FootballNCAAF

Murray NCAAF team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Thomas More Saints FootballNCAAF

Villa Hills NCAAF team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Virginia Military Keydets FootballNCAAF

Lexington NCAAF team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Western Kentucky Hilltoppers FootballNCAAF

Bowling Green, KY NCAAF team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Kentucky WildcatsNCAAB

Lexington NCAAB team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Kentucky Wildcats Men's BasketballNCAAB

Lexington, KY NCAAB team page with schedule, venue, and tickets.

Buying tickets in Kentucky

Louisville is Kentucky's primary ticket market, anchoring the majority of arena and stadium inventory. Kroger Field (61,000 capacity) is the state's largest ticketed venue and draws the biggest touring acts and events. Prices across Kentucky markets tend to be strongest at on-sale and soften for midweek dates as the event approaches.

Nearby states

West Virginia events

Browse West Virginia sports teams, venues, and ticket listings.

Explore Kentucky cities

Louisville events

Louisville sports teams, venues, and live ticket listings.

Does Kentucky have professional sports teams?
Kentucky does not have major professional franchises in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, or MLS. The state's sports calendar centers on college athletics and regional events. Nearby states with pro teams offer additional options for fans willing to travel.
What is the largest event venue in Kentucky?
Kroger Field in Lexington is the largest ticketed venue in Kentucky with a capacity of 61,000. It hosts professional and college sporting events throughout the year.
When is the best time to buy Kentucky event tickets?
For college athletics and regional sports in Kentucky, rivalry games and postseason tickets carry the highest demand and should be purchased early. Regular-season and midweek games often see resale prices soften as the event approaches.
How do I find upcoming events in Kentucky?
Start with the city pages for Bowling Green, Morehead, Owensboro, Murray, Villa Hills, Florence, Frankfort, Henderson, Owenton, Hopkinsville, Louisville, and Lexington, which show upcoming sports events with direct ticket links. Each city page includes venue guides, team pages, and live ticket listings to help you find games.
What are the top sports venues in Kentucky?
Kentucky's top venues include Kroger Field, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium, KFC Yum! Center. Each venue has a dedicated guide on All Sports Ticket with seating charts, parking information, and transit details to help you plan your visit.

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