HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Truist Arena on Northern Kentucky University's campus, is getting a new professional sports tenant.

NKU officials announced the "Kentucky Barrels" will bring professional arena football back to the Greater Cincinnati area.

There were some hints this would be the new professional sports tenant at NKU; AF1 said it planned to announce the league's newest expansion team at 10 a.m. on Monday — the same time NKU announced its press conference.

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The press conference, announced by NKU at the end of last week, will feature representatives from the team and spokespeople with Truist Arena, NKU, MeetNKY and CincySports.

The arena can accommodate up to 10,000 spectators and boasts 14 luxury suites, two party suites and other fan amenities.

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