Louisville Arena Authority to Honor KFC Yum! Center’s 15th Anniversary This Friday
Louisville, Ky. October 1, 2025 – The Louisville Arena Authority will host a special invitation-only stakeholder celebration marking the 15th anniversary of the KFC Yum! Center. The event will take place prior to the University of Louisville men’s exhibition basketball 15th anniversary game against Kansas on Friday, October 24.
The celebration will honor the arena’s impact over the past 15 years and feature remarks from key figures who played pivotal roles in its creation, growth, and continued success. Speakers will share reflections on the arena’s legacy and provide insights into its future.
WHEN: Friday, October 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM (Speakers to begin around 6:30 PM)
WHERE: KFC Yum! Center Spirit Room
1 Arena Plaza
Louisville, KY 40202
WHO: Remarks will be delivered by:
- Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Mayor Craig Greenberg, City of Louisville
- Jim Host, Founding Chair, Louisville Arena Authority
- Leslie Geoghegan, Chair, Louisville Arena Authority
- James Allen, Vice Chair, Baird
WHY: Since opening in 2010, the KFC Yum! Center has welcomed 13 million fans at nearly 2,000 events, served as the home for University of Louisville basketball, and generated an economic impact of over $1.4 billion. This event recognizes those achievements and looks ahead to the arena’s next chapter.
MEDIA ACCESS: Media are invited and encouraged to attend. Interview, photo, and video opportunities will be available. For more information and to RSVP, contact Sandra Moran / smoran@kfcyumcenter.com. Media access to stakeholder event does not give you access to the University of Louisville game. Those requests must be made through University of Louisville Athletics.
About KFC Yum! Center
The KFC Yum! Center is a multi-purpose arena that overlooks the Ohio River in downtown Louisville and attracts approximately 1 million fans to ticketed events annually. It boasts a total of 721,762 square feet while offering an arena bowl exceeding 22,000 seats and nine bars and lounges all within walking distance of more than 6,000 hotel rooms in downtown Louisville. It is home to the University of Louisville men’s and women’s basketball programs and attracts several top grossing concerts and events annually. The KFC Yum! Center is a state-of-the-art facility with advance technology capabilities that is owned by the Louisville Arena Authority and managed by Legends Global. For more information, visit www.kfcyumcenter.com.
About Louisville Arena Authority
The Louisville Arena Authority is a Kentucky, non-profit corporation that oversees the management and operation of the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The LAA’s all-volunteer Board of Directors is comprised of Louisville Metro Mayor and Kentucky Governor-appointed members. The KFC Yum! Center, a state-of-the-art multi-purpose arena, is home to the University of Louisville men’s and women’s basketball programs and hosts approximately 120 events annually. Under the LAA’s guidance, the KFC Yum! Center has attracted some of the world’s top concerts, family shows and sporting events, including multiple NCAA championship events and several top grossing concerts annually. Each year, the venue ranks among the top 30 arenas in the nation for ticket sales.