Louisville is synonymous with legendary sports icons and traditions, from Muhammad Ali and Churchill Downs—home of the Kentucky Derby—to the iconic Louisville Slugger. With a rich sports heritage and countless championship moments, Louisville has also emerged as one of the nation’s most dynamic destinations.
Louisville at a Glance
- Hotel Rooms
- 23,442
- Hotel Tax Rate
- 17.7 percent
- Major Facilities
- The Kentucky Exposition Center is undergoing an expansion and renovation and features 1.2 million square feet of event space
- KFC Yum! Center is a multipurpose venue with seating for more than 22,000
- The Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center is a track and field facility with Kentucky’s only banked indoor track
- Convention Center
The Kentucky International Convention Center provides more than 200,000 contiguous square feet of space.
- Contact
Louisville Sports Commission, louisvillesports.org.
