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Visiting Memorial Coliseum: what to know before you go

201 Avenue of Champions, Lexington, KY 40506, United States

Memorial Coliseum is a arena in Lexington, open since 1950, with room for about 6,250 people.

Most dates fall on Sunday and Thursday.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 7 dates.

Memorial Coliseum

Key facts

Type of venue
Arena
Capacity
6,250
Opened
1950
Address
201 Avenue of Champions, Lexington, KY 40506, United States
Upcoming events
18
Busiest days
Sunday, Thursday

Memorial Coliseum, month by month

  • November 20267 dates, including Kentucky Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. University of Alabama Crimson Tide Volleyball, Kentucky Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Volleyball and Kentucky Wildcats Womens Basketball vs. Morehead State Eagles Womens Basketball
  • December 20262 dates, including Kentucky Wildcats Womens Basketball vs. Kent State Womens Basketball and Kentucky Wildcats Womens Basketball vs. Bellarmine University Knights Womens Basketball
  • January 20275 dates, including Kentucky Wildcats Womens Basketball vs. Auburn University Lady Tigers Basketball, Kentucky Wildcats Womens Basketball vs. University of Texas Lady Longhorns Womens Basketball and Kentucky Wildcats Womens Basketball vs. University of Arkansas Razorbacks Womens Basketball
  • February 20273 dates, including Kentucky Wildcats Womens Basketball vs. LSU Women's Basketball, Kentucky Wildcats Womens Basketball vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Womens Basketball and Kentucky Wildcats Womens Basketball vs. Mississippi State University Bulldogs Womens Basketball

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 330 m from the venue.

Hotels near Memorial Coliseum

Accessibility

What ticket listings for this venue say (18 listings with an access note):

  • Wheelchair spaces or accessible seats are sold
  • A companion or carer ticket is available with accessible tickets

Access arrangements can differ per show: confirm with the venue or the ticket seller before you buy.

Next events at Memorial Coliseum

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Memorial Coliseum: practical questions

How many people fit in Memorial Coliseum?

Memorial Coliseum has a capacity of about 6,250; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Memorial Coliseum open?

Memorial Coliseum opened in 1950.

Is Memorial Coliseum wheelchair accessible?

Ticket listings for this venue offer wheelchair spaces or accessible seats; book them through the seller and mention any extra needs.

Can I park near Memorial Coliseum?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 330 m away.

Which month has the most events at Memorial Coliseum?

November 2026, with 7 dates, including Kentucky Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. University of Alabama Crimson Tide Volleyball and Kentucky Wildcats Women's Volleyball vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs Volleyball.

Which other venues are close to Memorial Coliseum?

Lexington Opera House (1.1 km), Rupp Arena (1.1 km), Manchester Music Hall (1.6 km) and The Burl (1.2 km).

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