October passed in the blink of an eye! Just a month ago, we were obsessing over Simone Biles & Co. unveiling magic on the Gold Over America Tour. And now, it’s about time the mega event reaches its fourth last stop.
Although there may be a momentary sense of upset about the tour ending, the queen’s return to the Louisville castle after 3 years accounts for something big, right? Yes, the last time she set foot into the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville was in 2021. And three years later, here’s all you need to know about her return to the arena.
Simone Biles’ GOAT returns to the KFC Yum! Center after 2021 success
The 2021 Gold Over America Tour proceeded when the COVID-19 restrictions were at their peak. However, no vaccination proof or negative test results were needed to watch Simone Biles & Co. perform on October 23. In fact, with a Gold Squad Premium Upgrade, fans could not only meet but also dance with their favorites as part of the show finale.
Well, this time, they get to watch not just Simone Biles, but the male gymnasts perform their maiden show at this center for the GOAT tour. This will add to the grandeur of the location, which since 2010 has been attracting mega events to the town. From concerts to volleyball matches or gymnastics action, this arena houses it all. No wonder it ranks in the top 30 in the USA as per Pollstar Magazine’s year-end Top 200.
Moreover, the location is the designated home of the NCAA Division I University of Louisville basketball programs. When not hosting any of these high-adrenaline events, the arena can also be rented for private gatherings like weddings or luncheons. But why is it one of the premium locations for the Simone Biles’ headliner Gold Over America Tour? Here’s why.
What makes KFC Yum! Center the best location for the GOAT tour 2024?
Close to the banks of the Ohio River, the KFC Yum! The Center where Simone Biles will be performing shortly is a multi-purpose venue with a 22,000-seat capacity. Plus, there are seven levels in the venue, the collective total of which adds up to 721,762 sq. feet. With exquisite lounges and great amenities, the venue quickly became an event favorite.
To date, it has hosted a number of notable stars, like Katy Perry, Billie Eilish, the Eagles, Celine Dion, Shawn Mendes, and Paul McCartney’s ‘Out There’ tour. And the tradition continues. After Simone Biles and the entire gymnastics squad wrap up their performance on October 30, a number of events are in line.
On November 4, there’s the Lousiville men’s basketball match against Morehead State, followed by the women’s basketball match vs Southern Indiana on November 8. On November 10, the KFC Yum! Center shall also be hosting the 85 South: Big Business Comedy Tour. Until November 20, the ultimate banger arrives in the form of Justin Timberlake’s The Forget Tomorrow World Tour.
