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UK Agrees to Deal with the LCC to Remain at Rupp Arena through 2033

Rupp Arena will at least be the home for the Kentucky Wildcats through the 2033 season, the Lexington Center announced Thursday afternoon. The LCC and UK executed a “Right to Use Agreement,” that will begin when the current one expires at the end of the 2018 season.

 

The lease that spans 15 years was signed on Thursday. Included in the lease are annual events such as Big Blue Madness, Blue/White game, and winter and spring commencements. Also, the women’s basketball team, who played three regular-season games in Rupp this season, will continue to make appearances at Rupp Arena.

 

“This agreement extends the viability of Rupp Arena and ensures its vitality for almost 60 years,” said LCC Chairman Craig Turner. “This commitment from UK stretches that vital contribution to the city and the state well into the future.”

 

UK will control multi-media rights and sales of souvenirs during games. The Lexington Center will receive a yearly lease payment of $1.9 million from UK Athletics for 28 events inside Rupp Arena.

 

For those of you who don’t like the bench seating in the upper level, the LCC will convert a number of those seats into chair backs.

 

I vote we at least move the fans in the upper level to the lower level. Rupp needs a better environment.

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