It’s finally time to claim your tailgating spots outside Kroger Field. In the past, fans could set up their tents as early as they liked during the summer, but this year, Kentucky is requiring everyone to wait until Saturday, August 9, to stake their spots. That’s tomorrow, so if you’ve been waiting, get your gear […]
It’s finally time to claim your tailgating spots outside Kroger Field. In the past, fans could set up their tents as early as they liked during the summer, but this year, Kentucky is requiring everyone to wait until Saturday, August 9, to stake their spots. That’s tomorrow, so if you’ve been waiting, get your gear ready.
UK Athletics sent out more information about the process. Starting Saturday at 8 a.m. ET, you can set up your tailgates outside the stadium. Any tents and trailers set up before then will be removed. This is separate from the Cooper Drive tailgate setups, which will still occur on Fridays before game days at noon ET.
Everything that is set up (e.g., tents and trailers) must be tagged with contact information so UK’s staff can reach out to you in case something happens to it or it needs to be moved for mowing and maintenance. If you don’t have a tag, UK Athletics will have them available outside Gate 1. They’ll also be on hand Saturday morning to answer questions and provide guidance.
All items left at Kroger Field must contain the following information:
- First and Last Name
- Phone Number
- Email Address
If you are setting up a tent or structure that requires stakes, ask before you dig. Anything that requires stakes more than four inches into the ground must be pre-approved by UK Athletics (859-218-3716) to avoid hitting underground electrical lines, water pipes, and other utilities. Other common-sense measures include not staking tents or structures next to the base/root of a tree and not blocking parking spaces.
Kentucky Football 2025 Promotional Schedule
Yesterday, UK also sent out the promotional schedule for this season’s home games. In honor of Lexington’s 250th anniversary, and in anticipation of 250LEX sports month, UK is offering 250 tickets at $25 for the home opener vs. Toledo on Aug. 30 and the Eastern Michigan game on Sept. 13, so get them while supplies last. Homecoming and Family Weekend will take place the weekend of October 18, when the preseason No. 1 Texas Longhorns come to town.
The new class of the UK Athletics Hall of Fame (Josh Hines-Allen, Karl-Anthony Towns, Makayla Epps, Doug Flynn, Abbey Cheek-Ramsey, and Sonia Hahn) will be inducted and honored the weekend of Sept. 13, the Eastern Michigan game. The matchup vs. Florida on Nov. 8 will be the annual Salute to Service game. You can read full descriptions of each promotion and get ticket information at UKAthletics.com.
Aug. 30 vs. Toledo (12:45 p.m. ET)
250Lex Day
Lexington Football Week
Wildcat Marching Band Honor Day
Girl Scouts Day
Cheer Day
Swim Day
Sep. 6 vs. Ole Miss (3:30 p.m. ET)
Ag Roundup
Sep. 13 vs. Eastern Michigan (7:30 p.m. ET)
UK Athletics Hall of Fame
Extra Yard for Teachers
Boy Scouts Day
Alumni Band Reunion
Dance Day
Faith & Family Day
Oct. 18 vs. Texas (TBA: Night – kickoff 6-8 p.m. ET)
Homecoming
Family Weekend
Keeneland Doubleheader
Oct. 25 vs. Tennessee (TBA: Night – kickoff 6-8 p.m. ET)
Halloween
Keeneland Doubleheader
Nov. 8 vs. Florida (TBA: kickoff Flex – 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET or 6-8 p.m. ET )
Salute to Service
Nov. 15 vs. Tennessee Tech (1:30 p.m. ET)
Senior Day
Youth Sports & Activities Day
Twirler for a Day
America Recycles Day
Category: General Sports
