Cliff Hagan Stadium
The Kentucky baseball team called Shively Field at Cliff Hagan Stadium home from 1979-2018, with renovations done in 2002 and again following the 2006 Southeastern Conference Championship season that saw the first ever NCAA Lexington Regional played at the facility.
A new era began in Kentucky baseball history in 2002 as then head coach Keith Madison and the Wildcats moved into their new lair, the $4.2 million Shively Field at Cliff Hagan Stadium. The state-of-the-art baseball complex replaced the twice-renovated facility that UK baseball had called home since 1969, when it was built as part of the Bernie A Shively Sports Center. In 1990, the facility underwent a $520,000 renovation to refurbish the stadium, the largest single improvement of its kind until last season’s historical project.
The renovations in 2002 were divided into three categories. The stadium now has 2,000 chair-back seasts and a state-of-the-art press box. Featuring radio and television broadcast booths, the new media facility is among the best in the SEC, complete with elevators and restrooms for working press and game management personnel. Able to accommodate a capacity crowd of 3,000, Cliff Hagan Stadium also has two luxury skyboxes that are available for private parties.
Phase two added the construction of traditional, old-style brick walls, reminiscent of classic American ball parks. Extending down both the left and right field lines, the walls meet a freshly painted hunter green outfield fence that replaced the older blue fence. Updated logos and advertisements were also placed on the structure that continues its 340-365-390-350-310 dimensions.
After the 2006 SEC Championship season, the Kentucky athletic administration decided to invest some money into some exterior improvements of Cliff Hagan. Among the improvements which debuted during the 2007 season, was a new state-of-the-art video board, which enhances the viewing experience for fans.
Also added during the 2007 offseason was a 150 seat deck in the parking lot behind right field. The outfield fence was also lowered and padded to give fans a clear view of the diamond from anywhere in the outfield parking lot.
While Cliff Hagan Stadium wass a beautiful place to call home, the Wildcats moved to Kentucky Proud Park for the 2019 season.
Address:
700 Sports Center Drive
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0283
Sports Information
Baseball
Stadium Records
- Longest Winning Streak: 21 (2012)
- Most Runs Scored by UK: 27 vs. Tennessee-Martin (March 10, 2007)
- Most Runs Scored by Both Teams: 44 – Mississippi State 28, Kentucky 16 (1989)
- SEC Series Sweeps (3 game series): 12
- SEC Series Wins (3 game series): 45
Stadium Information
Capacity: 3,000
Dimensions: 340-365-390-350-310
Playing Surface: Natural Grass
Year Built: 1969 as the Bernie A. Shively Sports Center
Renovated: 1990, 2002, 2007
Dedicated: Oct. 2, 1993
Driving Directions
Address:
700 Sports Center Drive
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0283
Access to the Stadium by I-64 (from Louisville) /I-75 (from Cincinnati)
Take the Man-O-War Boulevard exit and turn right off the exit ramp. Follow Man-O-War Boulevard until reaching the intersection of Alumni and Man-O-War. Turn right onto Alumni Drive. Follow Alumni until you reach Tates Creek Road. Turn right onto Tates Creek Road. Turn left at the next stop light – Cooper Drive. Turn right at the next stop light – Sports Center Drive. Cliff Hagan Stadium will be approximately half a mile down on the right.
Access to the Stadium via 1-64 (from Huntington, W.Va.)
Take I-75 south upon reaching the I-64/I-75 exchange. Take the Man-O-War Boulevard exit and turn right off the exit ramp. Follow Man-O-War Boulevard until reaching the intersection of Alumni and Man-O-War. Turn right onto Alumni Drive. Follow Alumni until you reach Tates Creek Road. Turn right onto Tates Creek Road. Turn left at the next stop light – Cooper Drive. Turn right at the next stop light – Sports Center Drive. Cliff Hagan Stadium will be approximately half a mile down on the right.
Access to the Stadium via 1-75 (from Knoxville, Tenn.)
Take the first Lexington exit (Highway 25/421 Holiday Inn South will be on right) and turn left off the exit ramp onto Richmond Road. Follow Richmond Road until reaching the intersection of Man-O-War and Richmond Road. At the intersection, turn left onto Man-O-War Boulevard and follow Man-O-War Boulevard until reaching the intersection of Alumni and Man-O-War. Turn right onto Alumni Drive. Follow Alumni until you reach Tates Creek Road. Turn right onto Tates Creek Road. Turn left at the next stop light – Cooper Drive. Turn right at the next stop light – Sports Center Drive. Cliff Hagan Stadium will be approximately half a mile down on the right.
Access to the Stadium via Bluegrass Parkway
Turn right at the end of the Bluegrass Parkway onto Versailles Road (Hwy. 60). Follow Versailles Road until reaching New Circle Road (Hwy. 4) interchange. Take the first right at the interchange to allow access onto New Circle Road. Follow New Circle Road until reaching Tates Creek Road (3rd exit). Exit off New Circle Road and then turn left at the end of the exit ramp onto Tates Creek Road. Follow Tates Creek Road until reaching the intersection of Cooper Drive and Tates Creek Road. Turn left onto Cooper Drive. Turn right at the next stop light – Sports Center Drive. Cliff Hagan Stadium will be approximately half a mile down on the right.
Access to the Stadium via Bluegrass Airport
Take the Bluegrass Airport service road to the “T,” which will be the intersection of Man-O-War Boulevard. Turn left onto Man-O-War and follow for mile until reaching Versailles Road and another “T.” Turn right onto Versailles Road. Follow Versailles Road until reaching New Circle Road (Hwy. 4) and take the first right at the interchange. This will allow you to enter New Circle Road. Follow New Circle Road until reaching Tates Creek Road (3rd exit). Exit off New Circle Road and then turn left at the end if the exit ramp onto Tates Creek Road. Follow Tates Creek Road until reaching the intersection of Cooper Drive and Tates Creek Road. Turn left onto Cooper Drive. Turn right at the next stop light – Sports Center Drive. Cliff Hagan Stadium will be approximately half a mile down on the right.
Parking Information
General Parking
Free gameday parking is available in the C-8 lot beyond right field or in the E-lot adjacent to Cliff Hagan Stadium. The C-8 lot will be available on a first come, first served basis. Once full, vehicles will be directed into the E-lot. Next, a limited amount of parking will be available on the first floor of Parking Structure #7. In order to exit PS#7 free of charge, spectators will need to exchange their white parking ticket for a pink payment voucher at the UK Baseball Ticket Booth, prior to the end of the 4th inning. Additionally, overflow parking will be available near Commonwealth Stadium in the C-6 (Green) lot. Disable parking is available in the northeast corner of the E-lot, located on the first base side of the stadium. Vehicles must show a valid state-issued hang tag. Further information about baseball parking can be found on the UK Baseball Gameday Central site.
Bus Parking
Buses will be permitted to drop-off in the E lot adjacent to Cliff Hagan Stadium. After drop-off, buses will be asked to park at Commonweal Stadium, located on the south side of Sports Center Dr. Please reference the attached map for detailed information. On duty event staff will coordinate drop-off/parking procedures.
Facilities Map
Seating Chart
Cliff Hagan Stadium A-Z
Smoking
Per University Policy, Cliff Hagan Stadium will be a smoke-free facility.
Code of Conduct
In order to keep Kentucky Baseball games as enjoyable as possible for all, the University of Kentucky asks that all guests respect those around them. The University of Kentucky reserves the right to remove any individual from Cliff Hagan Stadium who displays conduct that may endanger or disrupt players, coaches, officials or other guests. No refunds are given in such cases.
Disabled Guest Services
Disabled parking is available in the northeast corner of the R-1 residential lot located just outside the main entrance gate. Parking is first-come, first-served.
Seating is located on the 1 st and 3 rd base sides, accessible via ramps, and behind home plate above chairback seating, accessible via the elevator (2 nd floor).
First Aid
Limited first aid supplies are available at Cliff Hagan Stadium. For select games, medical personnel will be on site.
Game Field
Public access to the playing field is strictly prohibited. Violators are subject to arrest and prosecution.
Lost and Found
Items taken to ticket booth outside main entrance gate, then given to the UK Police Department (859.257.1616) post-game.
Observation Deck
The observation deck in right field is first come-first served standing room only. Glass, cans, ice chests, coolers, open containers, smoking, grills, chairs, stools, tables, skateboards, skates, scooters, pets (except service dogs) are prohibited.
Phone Numbers
- Event Management – 859.257.2788
- Ticket Office – 859.257.1818
- UK Campus Parking – 859.257.5757
- UK Police – 859.257.1616
- University Switch Board – 859.257.9000
Programs
Programs/scorecards are available at the promotions gazebo on the main concourse.
Prohibited Items – Strictly Enforced
Alcohol, Aluminum Containers, Artificial Noisemakers, Combustible Heaters, Firearms, Food, Glass Containers, Ice/Ice Chests, Large bags, Smoking
Prohibited Items – Unless Approved by UK Athletics
Banners, Flags, Poles/Extensions, Signs, Projectiles
The throwing of any object is strictly prohibited. Guests identified throwing any objects will be ejected and may be prosecuted.
Security Checks
For security reasons, all persons entering Cliff Hagan Stadium are subject to search.
Rainouts
In case of a rain out, the ticket issued for that game will be honored for the date of the makeup game, or in case of cancellation, the ticket may be used for admission to another regular season game.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located under the stadium on the main concourse.
Tickets
Admission – with the exception of children under 5 years of age, all persons entering the complex, regardless of age, must have a ticket, credential, University ID or worker’s badge.
Resale – selling tickets in excess of face value is illegal in Kentucky. No tickets may be sold in the immediate vicinity of the ticket office.
Umbrellas
Umbrellas may be brought into the stadium but may not be opened in the seating areas.
Water
One unopened bottle of water will be permitted in Cliff Hagan Stadium.
Will Call
Opens 2 hours prior to first-pitch. Available in the ticket booth/tent located outside the main entrance gate.
