The blueblood programs haven’t played each other at Rupp Arena since 2014. Each of the 16 ACC/SEC Challenge matchups were first reported by CBS Sports insider Jon Rothstein on June 11.

Billy Strings When: June 21 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine. Tickets: The concert is sold out. This story was originally published June 21, 2025 at 7:48 AM.

Billy Strings delivered a heartfelt tribute to his late mother during a concert in Lexington, KY, at Rupp Arena, sharing an emotional connection with fans.

UNC hasn’t won at Rupp Arena in 18 years, last beating the Wildcats in Lexington in 2007. The Tar Heels will be attempting to snap a three-game losing streak at the venue.

In the inaugural matchup, Kentucky downed No. 8 Miami in Rupp Arena in 2023-24 by a 95-73 margin. Clemson edged the Cats last season 70-66 in Clemson, South Carolina.

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Former UK coach John Calipari snagged a win at Rupp Arena against his former team thanks to a season-best performance from 3-point range. The Razorbacks made 13 3s and shot 52% from deep.

The Tar Heels will be attempting to snap a three-game losing streak at the venue. Overall, UNC has a 6-8 record against Kentucky in Lexington, including a 2-5 mark at Rupp Arena, which opened in 1976.

The Kentucky men’s basketball program will host North Carolina on Dec. 2 inside of Rupp Arena as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge. A TV designation and tip time will be announced at a later date.