Kentucky–Louisville rivalry
Kentucky Louisville
Founded 1865 1798
Type Public Public
Location Lexington Louisville
Conference SEC ACC
Students 29,182 22,640
Nickname Wildcats Cardinals
Stadium Kroger Field Cardinal Stadium
Arena Rupp Arena KFC Yum ! Center
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The Kentucky-Louisville rivalry refers to the rivalry between the University of Kentucky Wildcats (Kentucky) and the University of Louisville Cardinals (Louisville). The Kentucky-Louisville rivalry is one of the most passionate rivalries, especially in men's college basketball. It is considered one of the most intense rivalries in the NCAA. The intensity of the rivalry is captivated by the proximity of the two schools and the state of Kentucky's interest in college sports (no pro-affiliated sports teams play in the state of Kentucky).