Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Louisville

Name: Papa John's Cardinal Stadium
Address: 2800 S Floyd St, Louisville, 40209-1818, United States
Telephone: +1 502-852-2779

#17 among attractions in Louisville

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Cardinal Stadium, formerly known as Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, is a football stadium located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, on the southern end of the campus of the University of Louisville. Debuting in 1998, it serves as the home of the Louisville Cardinals football program. The official seating capacity in the quasi-horseshoe shaped facility was 42,000 through the 2008 season. An expansion project that started after the 2008 season was completed in time for the 2010 season has brought the official capacity to 55,000. An additional expansion project aiming to close the open end of the horseshoe to add 6,000 additional seats was announced on August 28, 2015, and was completed in 2019. ()

Alternative names: Capacity: 61 thous.Coordinates: 38°12'21"N, 85°45'32"W

Address

2800 S Floyd StCentral Louisville (University)Louisville 40209-1818 United States

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+1 502-852-2779

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Papa John's Cardinal Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kentucky Kingdom, Churchill Downs, T3 Roller Coaster, Kentucky Derby Museum.

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Thrill rides, kids' areas and a water park
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Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
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Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
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Sport venue, Sport
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Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
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Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
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Museum, Public art, Art museum
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Amusement park, Amusement ride
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Convention center, Fair, Event space
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Gothic Revival architecture, Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Papa John's Cardinal Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Holy Name, Louisville (8 min walk), South Louisville, Louisville (14 min walk), Wilder Park, Louisville (16 min walk), Churchill Downs, Louisville (17 min walk).

How to get to Papa John's Cardinal Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Papa John's Cardinal Stadium:

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3rd /Central • Lines: 4, 4North Glengarry, 4North Iroquois, 4South Glengarry, 4South Strawberry (8 min walk)
Central / 4th • Lines: 4, 4North Glengarry, 4North Iroquois, 4South Glengarry, 4South Strawberry (9 min walk)