About Us
Top recording artists Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Jimmy Buffett, Cher, Motley Crue, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Justin Timberlake, Lionel Richie, Maroon 5 and many, many more have visited the KFC Yum! Center since its opening in 2010. Have you?
The KFC Yum! Center has achieved great success since opening in 2010 by attracting high profile events to Louisville. The arena was ranked 50th worldwide and 24th in the U.S. in Pollstar Magazine’s 2017 year-end Top 200, recognizing arenas for concert and show ticket sales.
The KFC Yum! Center is also the official home of the University of Louisville men’s and women’s basketball programs and women’s volleyball program. Aside from being a great concert and sporting event venue, the arena also has breathtaking spaces to rent for large or intimate private events varying from weddings to luncheons. For more information on how to schedule an event at the facility click here.
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About AEG
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AEG owns, operates and provides services to some of the most unique and successful facilities in the world, while embodying one simple mission-to provide fans with an experience they will never forget.
AEG Facilities is a stand-alone division of AEG that owns, operates and consults with more than 100 of the industry's preeminent venues worldwide. It has, at its fingertips, AEG's vast network of resources and services, from live event producer - AEG Live, to AEG Global Partnerships, to AEG Digital Media. AEG Facilities is an elite collection of world-class venues with an unmatched level of resources, experience and talent.
AEG seeks to partner with manufacturers, suppliers and contractors that share a vision of growth and excellence. Generally, AEG and our partners offer reciprocal benefits through:
• Competitive Pricing
• Proven Track Record with References
• Good Financial Standing
• Appropriate Levels of Insurance Coverage
• Excellent Service and Timely Delivery Record
• Ability to Conduct Business Electronically
• Competitive Advantage / Value Added Capability
• Online Registration Offered to Qualified Suppliers
Suppliers that are interested in seeking opportunities with AEG are encouraged to register through our AEG 1SOURCE (www.aegworldwide.com/aeg1source)
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ABOUT LOUISVILLE ARENA AUTHORITY
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The Louisville Arena Authority was created in 2005 under the direction of then Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher, and oversees the financial process of the KFC Yum! Center. The Arena Authority guided the development, financing and construction process of the $238 million arena. It also selected the financing, construction, design and management partners, which includes AEG Facilities as the current managing and operating entity.
KFC Yum! Center Facts
By the Numbers
1.5 Number of acres of the plaza
2 Number of club lounges
4 Number of party suites
5 Number of meeting rooms
4 Miles of fiber optic cable
5 Number of auxiliary locker rooms
5 Number of star dressing rooms
7 Number of acres of land on which facility is built
7 Number of levels
9 Number of escalators
28 Number of entry doors
44 Number of exit doors
75 Total number of restrooms
70 Number of premium boxes
72 Number of luxury suites
127 Number of local firms (Kentucky and Indiana) awarded construction work on the
project
212 Wheelchair accessible seats and 212 companion seats available during
basketball games
176 Total number of points of sale concessions
300 Capacity for media connections (outlets and wireless) in press room
411 Total number of flat screen televisions (number includes 90 menu boards)
560 Total amount of square footage of LED/HD video board on the plaza
760 Number of parking spaces in the facility garage
2,500 Square footage of Cardinal Authentic, the retail store located inside
8,750 Square footage of sports bar on the Main Concourse overlooking the Ohio
River
9,000 Number of light fixtures
11,000 Seating capacity for half house events
12,200 Approximate number of parking spaces within a 10-minute walk to arena
14,000 Total amount of square footage of the grand lobby
17,500 Seating capacity for end stage concerts
22,090 Seating capacity for basketball and center stage concerts
33,926 Total square footage of four meeting rooms
40,000 Weight (in pounds) of the center-hung scoreboard
58,655 Total square footage of exterior glass panels
721,762 Total square footage