KFC Yum! Center
Louisville, KY
1 Arena Plaza 40202
VENUE GUIDE
KFC Yum! Center
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Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About KFC Yum! Center & the Area
KFC Yum! Center is an event venue in Louisville, KY. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near KFC Yum! Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Sidebar At Whiskey Row
0.1 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of KFC Yum! Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,331 reviews)
Troll Pub Under the Bridge
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to KFC Yum! Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (3,124 reviews)
Monk's Road Boiler House
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (228 reviews)
Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse and Raw Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of KFC Yum! Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (5,285 reviews)
Doc Crow's Biscuit House
0.1 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (11 reviews)
Nic & Norman's Louisville
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to KFC Yum! Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (903 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Jackson Purchase Distillery Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (17 reviews)
Down One Bourbon Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to KFC Yum! Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (905 reviews)
Hell or High Water
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (743 reviews)
The Conservatory Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (294 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Heine Brothers Coffee - Main Street
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (135 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
0.3 mi from the venue
Coffee near KFC Yum! Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (172 reviews)
Sunergos Coffee
0.3 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (463 reviews)
Wiltshire Pantry Bakery and Café - Downtown
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (212 reviews)
Starbucks
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee near KFC Yum! Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (211 reviews)
Jackdaw Coffee & Bourbon Bar
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee near KFC Yum! Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (97 reviews)
Museums
Roots 101 African American Museum
0.1 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (259 reviews)
Muhammad Ali Center
0.3 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before KFC Yum! Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (4,240 reviews)
Kentucky Science Center
0.5 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (4,071 reviews)
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (13,174 reviews)
Thomas Edison House
0.9 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (200 reviews)
Colgate Palmolive Clock
1.2 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (63 reviews)
Attractions
Whiskey Row
0.1 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to KFC Yum! Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (132 reviews)
Old Forester Distilling Co.
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (2,182 reviews)
The Mary M. Miller Riverboat
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (114 reviews)
Koi Gallery
0.2 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to KFC Yum! Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (11 reviews)
Barrel on Main
0.2 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (24 reviews)
Pedal Pub Louisville
0.2 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to KFC Yum! Center.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (439 reviews)
Shopping
Somali Mall International
1.1 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (258 reviews)
Butchertown Market Building
1.4 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to KFC Yum! Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (238 reviews)
Lyles Mall
2.4 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to KFC Yum! Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (2,382 reviews)
Mid City Mall
2.5 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to KFC Yum! Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (2,650 reviews)
Triangle Shopping Center
3.6 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to KFC Yum! Center.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (277 reviews)
Central Station
3.8 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to KFC Yum! Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (3,663 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near KFC Yum! Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Sidebar At Whiskey Row
0.1 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (1,331 reviews)
Monk's Road Boiler House
0.1 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 3:00 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (228 reviews)
Doc Crow's Southern Smokehouse and Raw Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (5,285 reviews)
Nic & Norman's Louisville
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at KFC Yum! Center.
Today: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (903 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Jackson Purchase Distillery Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (17 reviews)
Down One Bourbon Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
Drinks near KFC Yum! Center after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (905 reviews)
Hell or High Water
0.1 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (743 reviews)
The Conservatory Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (294 reviews)
Getting to KFC Yum! Center
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • TARC serves the Louisville metro. Check the transit agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near KFC Yum! Center.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
KFC Yum! Center hosts major game-day and event traffic. Official lots, prepaid passes, opening times, ADA parking and road restrictions can vary by team, opponent or event. Check the venue's official event guide and your ticket/parking instructions before arrival.
TAILGATING
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Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at KFC Yum! Center have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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