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About Rolex Stadium at Kentucky Horse Park
Rolex Stadium, housed within the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, is the region’s premier outdoor show ring and stadium for equestrian and major multi-day events. With 7,338 permanent seats and the ability to expand bleacher seating up to 30,000 additional spectators, the venue can host large crowds while keeping the close-to-the-ring experience that fans love. The stadium sits at 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511, and is the primary outdoor event venue at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Whether you’re attending Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, the Lexington Junior League Horse Show, or the growing Kentucky International CSI5* weekend, you’ll find solid logistics, parking, and nearby overnight options to fit your plans. We’ve got you covered with practical details, trusted transportation tips, and top-rated nearby hotels and dining options to help you secure your seats without the fuss.
Parking consists of 2,000 on-site spaces, with additional overflow options in nearby lots during large events. Lextran public transit serves the area, with the Downtown Transit Center (150 East Vine St) as the main bus hub for city routes—great for reducing traffic and staying relaxed before and after shows. Nearby hotels such as Holiday Inn Lexington - Hamburg, Residence Inn Lexington North, 21c Museum Hotel Lexington, and The Campbell House Lexington (Curio Collection by Hilton) provide convenient stays with easy access to the venue. When you plan your visit, check official event pages for any RESCHEDULED from its original date notices or Date to be announced details if dates vary. For a complete day-of-plan, we’ve included insider tips and partner recommendations for lodging and dining to complement your experience at this iconic Kentucky venue.
Explore the rolling hills and rich equestrian history surrounding the Kentucky Horse Park, and enjoy a straightforward, dependable ticket and event plan with us—because you’ve got a guy who can help you lock in your seats and get you to the action.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 7,338 permanent seats; expandable bleacher seating for up to 30,000 additional spectators (total ~37,338).
- Address: 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511.
- Venue type: Outdoor show ring/stadium; primary outdoor event venue within the Kentucky Horse Park.
- Parking: 2,000 on-site parking spaces.
- Transit: Served by Lextran public transit; Downtown Transit Center (150 East Vine St) is the main hub for city buses.
- Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Lexington - Hamburg; Residence Inn Lexington North; 21c Museum Hotel Lexington; The Campbell House Lexington (Curio Collection by Hilton).
- Notable events: Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (formerly Rolex Kentucky), Lexington Junior League Horse Show (moved to Rolex Stadium in 2018), Kentucky International CSI5* weekend (2026), Mustang Classic (began 2024).
- Renaming/demolitions: The stadium name remains Rolex Stadium; Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event was rebranded to Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event after Rolex sponsorship ended in 2018.