Kentucky–Louisville rivalry
| Sport | basketball, football, others |
|---|---|
Locations of Kentucky and Louisville
| Kentucky | Louisville | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1865 | 1798 |
| Type | Public | Public |
| Location | Lexington | Louisville |
| Conference | SEC | ACC |
| Students | 32,955 | 24,123 |
| School colors | ||
| Nickname | Wildcats | Cardinals |
| Stadium | Kroger Field | L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium |
| Arena | Rupp Arena | KFC Yum! Center |
The Kentucky–Louisville rivalry refers to the rivalry between the University of Kentucky Wildcats (Kentucky) and the University of Louisville Cardinals (Louisville). It is considered one of the most intense and passionate rivalries in the NCAA, especially in men's college basketball. The intensity of the rivalry is heightened by the proximity of the two schools and the commonwealth of Kentucky's interest in college sports.