Big Blue Nation is ready to roar—Kentucky’s in the Sweet 16, facing Tennessee on Friday March 28th, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium. It’s their first second-weekend run since 2019, and fans are clamoring to see if the Cats can keep their 2 game winning streak alive vs. the Vols. But how much will it cost to cheer in Indy? Here’s the breakdown on Kentucky ticket prices and a region-by-region cost comparison (as of March 26th).
Kentucky vs. Tennessee: Ticket Costs
Kentucky’s Midwest Regional Semifinal is a hot ticket—prices reflect the rivalry’s heat:
Cheapest Seats: $200–$225 (upper bowl, StubHub)
Mid-Range: $350–$400 (lower bowl, side views).
Premium: $500+ (courtside or club seats).
Each ticket covers both Midwest games (Kentucky vs. Tennessee, Houston vs. Purdue) starting at 7:39 PM ET on TBS(some packages also include Sunday's session).
Region-by-Region Price Comparison
How does Indy stack up? Here’s what Sweet 16 tickets cost across the other three regions, based on secondary market data:
East (Newark, Prudential Center): $250–$600. Duke vs. Arizona draws blue-blood cash, with BYU-Alabama adding 2 big fanbases. Newark’s proximity to fans hikes the floor to $250.
South (Atlanta, State Farm Arena): $180–$450. Auburn-Michigan and Michigan State-Ole Miss lack Kentucky’s rivalry pull—$180 entry reflects softer demand.
West (San Francisco, Chase Center): $220–$550. Florida-Maryland and Texas Tech-Arkansas draw cross-country travelers—$220 starts, but Cali costs nudge it higher.
What Drives the Price?
Kentucky’s tickets hover mid-range—rivalry with Tennessee spikes demand, but Indy’s 70,000-seat Lucas Oil keeps supply decent vs. smaller venues like Newark’s 18,000-seat Prudential. East’s priciest tags tie to Duke’s draw, while South’s cheaper seats reflect less marquee matchups.
Scoring Kentucky Sweet 16 tickets starts at $200—a steal for BBN to witness a Vols upset at Lucas Oil. Compared to $250 in the East or $180 in the South, Indy’s a sweet spot. Grab seats now—March 28 decides if Kentucky’s run keeps rolling or stalls!