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The Kentucky Women's Basketball team first practice in Historic Memorial Coliseum.

HISTORIC MEMORIAL COLISEUM
201 Avenue of Champions
Lexington, Ky 40506

ADMISSIONS & ENTRY

  • Doors will open 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to tip off
  • Concession stands and restrooms are located on both the Lexington Avenue and Rose Street concourses (see map here)
  • Lost & Found items will be turned into UK Event Staff team members in match. Following the match, all items will be turned over to the UK Police Department, 859.257.1616
  • Rosters are available digitally, via QR codes on the concourse

ALCOHOL

  • Alcohol will be served at select concession stands.
  • Patrons are not permitted to bring in any outside alcoholic beverages, nor are they permitted to leave the building with alcohol purchased inside Historic Memorial Coliseum.
  • All alcohol purchases must be accompanied by a valid state issued driver’s license or ID, Passport or Military ID. You must be 21 years of age to purchase any alcohol.
  • Service of alcoholic beverages is limited to two (2) drinks per ID.
  • Alcohol sales will end at the end of the third quarter.
  • Alcoholic beverages include beer and seltzers.

CLEAR BAG POLICY

  • All bags must adhere to the UK Athletics Clear Bag policy. All bags and items will be searched. To avoid additional touch points, fans are strongly encouraged to not bring unnecessary bags to Memorial Coliseum.
  • Backpacks, even those that are clear, are not permitted inside of Historic Memorial Coliseum.
  • Diaper Bags are not permitted inside of Historic Memorial Coliseum. The contents of a diaper bag should be placed in a clear bag.
  • For more information on the Clear Bag Policy, please visit UKathletics.com/clearbag

Clear bag policy for UK athletic events.

CODE OF CONDUCT

In order to keep Kentucky Women’s Basketball games as enjoyable as possible for all, the University of Kentucky asks that all patrons respect those around them. The University of Kentucky reserves the right to remove any individual from Historic Memorial Coliseum who displays conduct that may endanger or disrupt players, coaches, officials, or other patrons. No refunds are given in such cases.

ELEVATORS

Elevators are located on the Avenue of Champions/Euclid side of the coliseum and are accessible from the concourse or through the Avenue of Champions/Euclid fan entrance. The elevators provide access to the Concourse, Club, and Court levels. Guests who need additional assistance are encouraged to speak with any event staff member.

WATER

    • Guests are permitted to enter with one (1) unopened bottle of water smaller than a liter through the entry gates at Historic Memorial Coliseum. In addition to water fountains located in the coliseum, complimentary water is available on the Rose Street and Lex Ave concourses.
    • Empty Plastic water bottles (i.e. Dasani, Smart Water, Aquafina), smaller than a liter are permitted, and can be refilled inside. Empty containers made of glass, aluminum, or hard shell are not permitted.

Water bottle policy for UK athletics on gamedays. One unopened water less than a liter is permitted.

  • Prohibited items will be enforced.
    • Prohibited Items: 
      Animals (with the exception of service animals)
      Artificial Noisemakers
      Backpacks, even those that are clear
      Chairs/Stools
      Combustible Heaters
      Firearms
      Ice/Ice Chests
      Large bags and purses
      Outside Food & Drink, including alcoholic beverages

    Smoking/Vaping

     

    • All weapons, including firearms, carried either concealed or openly are prohibited items at UK’s Memorial Coliseum per KRS 237.115. Anyone in violation of this will not be granted entrance into Memorial Coliseum

     

    • Prohibited Items – Must be approved by UK Athletics prior to entering the facility
      Banners
      Flags
      Poles/Extensions
      Signs
      Noisemakers

     

    • The following items are welcome inside Historic Memorial Coliseum:

    PERSONAL CHAIR BACKS Maximum width 18 inches

    STROLLERS Small collapsible style that fits under a stadium seat; strollers are subject to search

    CAMERA LENSES Maximum length 6 inches; no detachable lenses

    SERVICE ANIMALS Accompanied by guests with disabilities or a trainer 

    TICKETS & SEATING

    • The ticket office is located on the Lexington Avenue side of Historic Memorial Coliseum; it opens one hour and 15 minutes prior to tip-off and closes at halftime.
    • Tickets will be issued via mobile delivery. Ticket holders will access their tickets on their phones and can transfer them electronically to other members in their party when necessary. More information on mobile tickets can be found at com/MobileTickets.
    • Spectators are strongly encouraged to save their mobile tickets to their smart phone’s digital wallet prior to arriving at Historic Memorial Coliseum.
    • Fans with general admission tickets can move into unoccupied reserved seats at the conclusion of the first quarter. If the ticket holder with those reserved seats arrives after the first quarter, the fans occupying those seats must relocate to other open seats.
    • FAQs and other resources are available at com/ticketing/womens-basketball
    • Tickets can be purchased on com or through the UK Ticket Office. For more information, such as pricing and group opportunities, click here.

    PARKING & SHUTTLES

    • A shuttle will be available for all games and is free for all fans.
    • The shuttle will run 90 minutes prior to tip off until the end of the first quarter. It will resume at the start of the third quarter until the 1-hour post-game.
    • The shuttle will pick up in 2 locations, Parking Structure #5 and the High Street Lot and will drop off at the Lexington Avenue entrance of Memorial Coliseum. Patrons can access the shuttle after walking across the sky bridge from PS#5. The skybridge is accessible from the third level of the parking structure. The pickup/drop off location is to the left of the skybridge at a crosswalk.
    • E-Lots surrounding Historic Memorial Coliseum—including the Joe Craft Center Lot, Rose Street Lot, and High Street Lot—will be available for event parking beginning three hours prior to tip off.
    • The Cornerstone Garage (PS #5) will be available for event parking. Patrons may need to pull a ticket upon entry; however, no payment will be required upon exit. The arms will be raised one hour after the game begins.
    • ADA parking is available in the Main Joe Craft Lot on a first come first serve basis. After the lot fills, patrons will be directed to High Street and PS #5 and will be able to utilize the shuttle to get to Historic Memorial Coliseum

Historic Memorial Coliseum Concession, restroom, & first aid map.

PARKING & TRAFFIC

A shuttle will be available for all games, the shuttle is free for all fans.

The shuttle will run beginning 90 minutes prior to tip off until the end of the first quarter. It will resume at the start of the third quarter until the 1-hour post-game. The shuttle will pick up in 2 locations, Parking Structure #5 and the High Street Lot and will drop off at the Lexington Avenue entrance of Memorial Coliseum. Patrons can access the shuttle after walking across the sky bridge from PS#5. The skybridge is accessible from the third level of the parking structure. The pickup/drop off location is to the left of the skybridge at a crosswalk.

GAMES AT RUPP ARENA

UK Women’s Basketball will host 2 games at Rupp Arena in 2026. The SEC/ACC Challenge vs Clemson on Thursday December 3rd at 7pm and vs Louisville on Wednesday December 9th at 9pm.

Rupp Arena
430 West Vine Street
Lexington, Kentucky 40507

PARKING & ENTRY

  • Parking Lots will open at 12:00pm regardless of tip time.
  • With a valid state-issued disabled hang tag fans can park in the non-reserved ADA lot located at Gate 1 of Rupp Arena. This lot will operate on a first come, first served basis at a cost of $27/vehicle (no cash accepted).
  • Those without parking permits can take advantage of more than 10,000 convenient parking spaces located within a 10-minute walk of Rupp Arena. Visit the Rupp Arena Parking page to learn about additional parking options.
  • Game-day parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis through the Central Bank Center in its West High Street Lots. A parking fee will be in effect for most all Rupp Arena events.
  • For additional downtown parking information please visit LexPark.org
  • Ride share vehicles are instructed to drop-off and pick-up along Main Street. Please utilize the curb cut in front of the convention center that allows easy, safe drop-off/pick-up.
  • Entrances on High Street (next to the Hyatt) and Vine Street (across from Triangle Park) will support the main ingress and egress of fans to Rupp Arena.
  • Doors will open 90 minutes prior to tipoff.
  • Ticket holders are encouraged to arrive early.
  • All bags must adhere to the UK Athletics Clear Bag policy. All bags and items will be searched. To avoid additional touch points, fans are strongly encouraged to not bring unnecessary bags to Rupp Arena.
  • Security posture at all Rupp Arena entrances will remain the same as in the past with the security check taking place prior to tickets being scanned. This includes walking through the magnetometers.
  • The following items are not permitted inside Rupp Arena:
    • Bags (see Bags)
    • Weapons of Any Type*
    • Banners
    • Illegal substances
    • Outside Food and Beverage
    • Pets / animals**
    • Beach Balls
    • Laser Pointers/pens
    • Baby Seats or Carriers
    • Video or Audio Recorders
    • Cameras with detachable lenses
    • Selfie Sticks
    • Unauthorized noisemakers
    • Stadium seats in excess of 18″ wide or stadium seats with hard plastic or metal parts.
    • Fireworks
    • Frisbees
    • Hoverboards
    • Helium Balloons
    • Electronic Cigarettes
    • Flasks
    • Mace
    • Signs larger than 24” x 24”
    • Tablets and Laptops

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FANS

Clear bag policy. As a reminder, the SEC’s clear bag policy remains in place at Rupp Arena as an additional safety measure and to facilitate entry. Each fan will be permitted to carry one large clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or a 12″ x 6″ x 12″ clear bag – plus a small clutch that does not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″. The small clutch allows privacy for small personal items and is also easily searched.

The clear bag policy improves public safety by making bags easily searched and significantly reducing faulty bag searches.

Pregame fireworks and light/strobe show will take place during the event.

A wellness room is located behind Section 30.

Medical bags only permitted through guest services gate

Arrive early – pay attention to your suggested gate

Plan to use credit cards, no cash

A game ticket, or game credential, is encouraged to be on the premise of Rupp Arena on men’s basketball game days

TICKETS & SEATING

  • The UK Ticket Office will utilize a temporary box office area inside the main lobby of Rupp Arena, off of High Street. This location opens 90 minutes prior to tipoff and will be the primary location for ticket resolution, will call, and sales (based on availability).
  • Fans may visit this location at the arena if they require assistance with accessing their mobile tickets once they arrive.

For more information please visit, https://www.centralbankcenter.com/central-bank-center/plan-your-visit-2