Courtside seats at Rupp Arena are widely considered the best tickets for a Kentucky basketball game. These seats are within five rows of the court and...
Best Seats For a Concert at Rupp Arena
The most common seating layout at Rupp Arena for concerts is an end-stage setup with the stage located near sections Section 35, Section 36 and Section 37. For many concerts there are also slight variations to the layout, which may include General Admission seats, fan pits and B-stages.
On the Floor: Sections 1 and 2 are Floor Seats, which offer some of the closest views of the performers. For many concerts, floor sections are added or removed. These performer-specific adjustments may alter the floor layout and the views from each floor section.
To the Side of the Stage: For close views of the stage with a little bit of elevation, consider seats to the side of the stage in Section 12, Section 13 and Section 32. The view is not head-on like on the floor, but many of the seats are closer to the stage, provide better elevation and are actual stadium seats.
Head-on to the Stage: Seats directly across from the stage, like those in Section 21, Section 22, Section 23 and Section 24 provide the most comfortable looks of the performance.
Even upper level sections offer unobstructed sitelines. Just keep in mind that you won't be able to see as much detail from these seats as you would if you sat closer to the stage.
Consider the Following When Buying Concert Tickets
Seats behind the stage are occassionally sold: Unless your main objective is to just get in the building, you'll want to completely avoid anything behind the stage - like those in/near or above sections Section 35, Section 36, Section 37 and Section 38. It's unlikely the performer will turn around to salute you - and you're more likely to be completely blocked out from seeing the show.
If you're on the shorter side (or bringing kids), consider floor seats only in the first few rows: The most common complaint amongst floor ticketholders is that they can't see the stage because of taller people in front of them. As an alternative, consider side sections near the stage that will still have you close and high enough to see.
Lower level side sections are not created equal: While the side sections closest to the stage are top-notch, side sections farther from the stage may leave you with a cramp in your neck. Sections 16 and 29 are not well-angled towards the stage - leaving you to turn your head for an ideal view. Instead, consider head-on sections in the lower level or even close side seats in the upper level like 213 and 232.
Floor Seats - Floor Seats are widely considered the best concert tickets at Rupp Arena. A ticket on the Floor will get you access to the lowest seating area and an ...
Lower Level Seating - Lower Level sections are Rupp Arena are labeled with a two-digit number (e.g.: 12). Rows in these sections are lettered. Double and triple-letter rows...
Seats with Backs - To many, the best part about recent renovations at Rupp Arena was the addition of chairback seating. Previously, only the most expensive seats had sea...
Student Section for Kentucky Games
Kentucky student seating is located on the West end of Rupp Arena. This includes sections 33 and 34, 238-241 and the purposely-distracting eRUPPtion Zone directly behind the basket.
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Upper Level Seating - On the Rupp Arena seating chart, 200-Level seats are also known as Upper Level sections. For concerts and basketball games, this is usually the best p...