Truist Arena

Truist Arena is a modern multipurpose sports and entertainment arena in Highland Heights, designed to host basketball games, concerts and a wide range of major events. Opened in 2008, the venue can accommodate up to approximately 10,000 spectators, with seating layouts and capacity adjusted according to the type of event. Its functional design provides good sightlines from different sections of the arena and allows the space to be transformed for sports, music and stage productions.

Inside, the arena is arranged for a comfortable event experience, with tiered seating, premium areas and food and beverage concessions positioned around the main circulation spaces. Various stage and floor configurations can create a more intimate setting for smaller productions or make use of a larger part of the arena for concerts and sporting events, while the enclosed format helps create an energetic atmosphere close to the action.

500 Louie B Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, United States is located on the Northern Kentucky University campus. Visitors arriving by car can use a surface parking lot and two parking garages, one of which connects directly to the arena, while Nunn Drive provides access to nearby parking and the drop-off area. For broader transport connections and information on getting around Highland Heights and the surrounding area, continue with the city guide below.

Highland Heights, Kentucky, a city in Northern Kentucky within the Cincinnati metropolitan area, is a compact destination where university energy meets sports, concerts, and major events. At the center of the local event scene is Truist Arena on the campus of Northern Kentucky University, a modern sports and entertainment venue that makes Highland Heights an important destination for visitors looking for tickets to basketball games, concerts, and other performances. Although the city has a quieter, suburban character, its proximity to Cincinnati, Newport, and the wider Northern Kentucky region makes it easy to combine an event with restaurants, accommodation, and nightlife. This makes Highland Heights a practical base for audiences who want to enjoy an event without giving up the attractions of a larger urban area.

Reaching the main event venues is relatively straightforward thanks to good regional transport connections. Local bus transportation is provided by the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK), and Route 25 NKU/Alexandria connects Northern Kentucky University and Highland Heights with Newport, Cincinnati, and other communities in the surrounding area. For visitors arriving by car, the campus area is accessible via US 27 and road connections to I-471 and I-275, while Truist Arena is located near Nunn Drive and University Drive. For travelers arriving by air, the main regional gateway is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), while Cincinnati Union Terminal serves as a regional station for intercity rail travel, from where the journey to Highland Heights can continue by road or local transportation.

For an additional sightseeing experience before or after an event, it is worth exploring the nearby Ohio River waterfront in Newport, where the Newport on the Levee area and riverfront walkways offer views of the Cincinnati skyline together with restaurants and entertainment options. In downtown Cincinnati, visitors can walk around Fountain Square or explore the historic streets of the Over-the-Rhine district, making it easy to turn a visit to a sporting event or concert into a complete city break. The combination of Highland Heights' university atmosphere, Northern Kentucky's river views, and Cincinnati's urban attractions gives this destination additional value for visitors who want to combine event tickets with sightseeing and dining.