The Latest Breaking News from Rupp Arena

Barry Manilow cancels show at last minute because of 'unforeseen circumstances'

Barry Manilow was scheduled to perform at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday night (04.08.26).

BANG Premier · Aug 5

John Calipari Sways Balance of Power Back His Way by Beating Kentucky in Return

Most former Wildcat coaches avoid a return to Rupp Arena. Cal stayed within the SEC and led Arkansas to an upset over a ranked team amid an otherwise disappointing season.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 2, 2025

Arkansas Coach John Calipari Met With Loud Boos in Return to Rupp Arena

The longtime Wildcats head coach left for the Razorbacks job following the end of last season.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 2, 2025

Drake recreated his infamous Kentucky locker room photo during tour stop at Rupp Arena

It's really been 10 years since this happened

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 12, 2024

New floor at Rupp Arena to be replaced free of charge

After two games – both losses – Rupp Arena’s new floor is no more.

WEKU · Dec 15, 2023

Kentucky MBB Stunned by Mid-Major, Spoiling Debut of New Rupp Arena Court

John Calipari is catching heat once again after the Wildcats’ latest upset loss.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2023

Asbury revival carried over to Rupp Arena by a Minnesota based non-profit

The founder and president of Pulse, a Minnesota based Christian non-profit group that rented Rupp Arena Sunday, said what happened there, and at Asbury University’s revival, is like a dream.

WEKU · Mar 2, 2023

Vanderbilt stuns Kentucky as Cats lose Cason Wallace to injury

LEXINGTON, Ky. — What was supposed to be a night of celebration in Rupp Arena turned into a nightmare scenario for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

Mark Story: As February looms, the question persists: Is UK going to make the NCAA Tournament?

After Kentucky disappointed an electric Rupp Arena crowd of 20,418 by falling to then-No. 9 Kansas 77-68 Saturday night in the final SEC/Big 12 Challenge, an uncomfortable reality hangs over the 2022-23 UK season.

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2023

John Clay: It’s welcome to the NCAA Tournament bubble for this Kentucky basketball team

After Saturday night’s 77-68 home loss to No. 9-ranked Kansas at Rupp Arena, Kentucky basketball’s official record is 14-7 overall and 5-3 in the SEC.

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2023