<p>A cup holder for holding a container or drink on seats in arenas, stadiums and other public venues. The holder has an engagement portion that holds the rear side of the seat, a basket for holding a container therein and a strip extending therebetween. The holder is provided with a hinge between the basket and the strip to allow the holder to be collapsed. The holder further is provided with a flange for preventing rearward movement of the holder when it is attached to a seat. The strip may be a set length or may comprise a pair of telescoping members to allow for the holder to fit over varying seat widths.</p>