Rupp Arena parking and bag policy

Parking

The arena's lot across West High Street, entered from High Street or Maxwell Street, is first come, first served and takes cards only. Central Bank Center's parking page says daily rates do not exceed $12 plus tax and special event parking is up to $27. Downtown public garages and meters are the other option; LEXPARK posts their rates, and meters are enforced Monday to Friday, 9 am to 7 pm.

• Rupp Arena directions and parking
• LEXPARK downtown garages and rates

Accessible parking and drop-off

Accessible parking is in the High Street lot with a state disabled placard. On UK game days the non-reserved ADA lot at Gate 1 costs $27, card only. Drop-off, including rideshare, is at the Main Street curb cut in front of the convention center.

• UK basketball game-day information

Bag policy

The rule depends on the event. For concerts and other Rupp events, the arena allows one clear bag up to 12 by 12 by 6 inches, or a small clutch up to 9 by 5 by 2 inches that does not have to be clear. For UK games, UK's clear-bag rule applies: a clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus a clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches.

• Rupp Arena security and bag policy
• UK Athletics clear-bag policy

Doors and re-entry

There is no re-entry. Door times vary by event; for UK men's basketball, doors open 90 minutes before tipoff and the High Street lots open at noon. Prepaid parking: Central Bank Center's parking page points to ParkWhiz while its A-Z guide mentions a Ticketmaster add-on, so check your ticket confirmation for the option offered for your event.

• Rupp Arena A-Z guide

Official sources for this guide

• Rupp Arena: visitor information

  Last checked October 20, 2026.

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