The arena foundation is nestled between what was the football seating sections. You can still see the concrete stands. The NCAA tournament setup is also one of a kind. Really, one in a million.

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.

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.

Billy Strings honored his late mother during an introspective Rupp Arena concert. The setlist blended original songs with gospel, bluegrass, and rock covers. Strings balanced emotional tribute ...

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.

Kentucky basketball's 2025-26 schedule under Mark Pope continues to come into focus. Here's what to know about the Kentucky Wildcats' schedule so far: ...

Overall, UNC has a 6-8 record against Kentucky in Lexington, including a 2-5 mark at Rupp Arena, which opened in 1976. The Heels made their first trip to Rupp in 2001 and last played there in 2014 ...

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 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.

Rupp Arena is going to be very excited to welcome in the Tar Heels for what should be a ranked matchup. Pope is 0-1 so far in this challenge, so he will, without question, want to get a win to ...

Kentucky basketball's 2025-26 schedule under Mark Pope continues to come into focus. Here's what to know about the Kentucky Wildcats' schedule so far: ...

Is another WWE superstar set to make a return on SmackDown? This week’s show at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, will feature the fallout from the Money in th ...