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About Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum
Welcome to Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum, a flexible, multi‑purpose venue on the Eastern Kentucky University campus in Richmond. With a capacity of up to 6,500 for basketball and 8,000 for concerts and other events, this venue hosts EKU athletics, community functions, high school tournaments, and special events. Renamed in 2022 and renovated with a Fall 2025 reopening, the arena offers a practical, no‑frills experience designed to help you secure your seats and enjoy the show.
Located at 521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY 40475, the arena sits inside Alumni Coliseum on the EKU campus and is a staple for local entertainment and collegiate events. Whether you’re planning a basketball game night, a concert, or a community gathering, we’ve got you covered with essential details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and dining.
Parking is available in the Alumni Coliseum lot with visitor permits at the best available price per day, plus pay‑to‑park options via ParkMobile. EKU’s Big E Transit operates six campus routes to help you reach the venue, with a mobile app for schedules. For visitors needing a place to stay, affiliate options include Quality Inn Richmond KY (2006 Colby Taylor Dr) and Baymont by Wyndham Richmond KY (100 Eastern Byp), both convenient to the campus and downtown Richmond dining and sights. If you’re looking for a reliable, straightforward ticketing experience for events at Baptist Health Arena, you’ve got a guy who can help make it easy to secure your seats and plan your visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 6,500 for basketball; up to 8,000 for concerts/other events
- Address: 521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
- Venue type: Multi‑purpose arena (Paul S. McBrayer Court) inside Alumni Coliseum on EKU campus; renamed Baptist Health Arena in 2022
- Seating chart: public seating map not publicly published; typical two‑level bowl (lower level chairbacks, upper bleachers) described in historic EKU materials
- Parking: Visitor parking permits available ($5/day) for Alumni Coliseum; pay‑to‑park options via ParkMobile; parking in Alumni Coliseum lot
- Transit: EKU Big E Transit serves campus with six routes; mobile app available for schedules
- Nearby hotels: Quality Inn Richmond KY (2006 Colby Taylor Dr), Baymont by Wyndham Richmond KY (100 Eastern Byp)
- Notable events hosted: EKU basketball/volleyball; community events; All‑A Classic and other high school tournaments; Ohio Valley Conference tournament (1979); commencements/orientation events
- Renaming/demolished: Not demolished; renamed Baptist Health Arena in 2022; renovation completed with reopening in Fall 2025