Kentucky is home to 8 D-I teams, playing in 8 arenas. The biggest is KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, home of the Louisville Cardinals, with 22,090 seats. The oldest is Knights Hall, opened in 1960.
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NCAA Division I8
ACC
- D-IKFC Yum! Center — Louisville Cardinals (Louisville)opened 2010 · cap 22,090SiteMapACC
ASUN
- D-IKnights Hall — Bellarmine Knights (Louisville)opened 1960 · cap 2,196SiteMapASUN
CUSA
- D-IE. A. Diddle Arena — Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (Bowling Green)opened 1963 · cap 7,326SiteMapCUSA
Horizon
- D-ITruist Arena — Northern Kentucky Norse (Highland Heights)opened 2008 · cap 9,400SiteMapHorizon
Missouri Valley
- D-ICFSB Center — Murray State Racers (Murray)opened 1998 · cap 8,602SiteMapMissouri Valley
Ohio Valley
- D-IEllis Johnson Arena — Morehead State Eagles (Morehead)opened 1981 · cap 6,500SiteMapOhio Valley
SEC
- D-IRupp Arena — Kentucky Wildcats (Lexington)opened 1976 · cap 20,545SiteMapSEC
UAC
- D-IBaptist Health Arena — Eastern Kentucky Colonels (Richmond)opened 1963 · cap 6,500SiteMapUAC
Arena names link to each arena’s page with capacity, history and nearby arenas. Site opens the team’s official site; Map opens directions. Listings cover NBA, WNBA, G League and NCAA Division I basketball arenas for the 2026–27 season. Capacity figures vary by source.
Kentucky arena questions
How many basketball arenas are in Kentucky?
Kentucky is home to 8 D-I teams, playing in 8 arenas.
What is the biggest basketball arena in Kentucky?
KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, home of the Louisville Cardinals, holds 22,090.
What is the oldest basketball arena in Kentucky?
Knights Hall in Louisville opened in 1960.
How do I find the closest basketball arena to me?
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