Soccer Gameday
General
MATCH DAY INFORMATION
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COVID-19
COVID-19
Information about COVID-19 and the policies for Kroger Field will be announced soon. Those regulations will be posted as they are released.
Traffic & Parking
Address
Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex
570 Wildcat Court
Lexington, KY 40506
Directions to the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex
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 College Way. Enter the traffic circle and exit right on to College Way. Wildcat Court is on your right, at the top of the hill.
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 College Way. Enter the traffic circle and exit right on to College Way. Wildcat Court is on your right, at the top of the hill.
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 College Way. Enter the traffic circle and exit right on to College Way. Wildcat Court is on your right, at the top of the hill.
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 Alumni Drive and Tates Creek. Turn left on to Alumni Drive and take it into the first traffic circle. Exit the circle on the right, onto College Way. Wildcat Court is on your right, at the top of the hill.
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 Alumni Drive and Tates Creek. Turn left on to Alumni Drive and take it into the first traffic circle. Exit the circle on the right, onto College Way. Wildcat Court is on your right, at the top of the hill.
General Parking
Free game day parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis around the complex. Two primary lots are accessible next to the main entrance. Three exterior lots are available near the complex, one across Alumni Drive (along Stadium Drive), the Glenn Hyundai Blue lot and the third being the Glenn Infiniti Green Lot. Signage and parking staff will be present to assist with providing direction to the closest available lot.
Disabled parking will be available adjacent to the main entrance on a first come, first served basis. Vehicles must show a valid state issued hang-tag
Bus Parking
All buses will be directed to park in the Green Lot of Kroger Field. The Green Lot is located at the intersection of Sports Center Drive and College Way.
Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex
Concessions
The Concessions Stand is located on the main concourse, on the backside of Crop Softball Stadium. Drinks and snacks are also available for purchase from vendors in the stands.
Code of Conduct
The University of Kentucky asks that all guests respect those around them, ensuring soccer matches are enjoyable for all. If anyone displays conduct that endangers or disrupts players, coaches, officials or other guests, the University of Kentucky reserves the right to remove the individual from the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex. No refunds granted in such cases.
Disability Services
Parking: Disabled parking is available adjacent to the main entrance on a first come, first served basis. Vehicles must show a valid state issued hang-tag.
Seating: Disabled seating is located at the top of Section A. This area can be reached through use of the elevator, found on the left side of the concourse.
First Aid
Limited first aid supplies are available at the Bell Soccer Complex. Please see an Event Staff member for assistance. For select games, medical personnel will be on site.
Match Surface
Public access to the playing field is strictly prohibited. Violators are subject to arrest and prosecution.
In-Game Promotions
Please check Twitter @UKMensSoccer and @UKWomensSoccer for the most up to date promotions schedule.
Lost and Found
Items/reports should be submitted to Event Staff. Following the game, all items will be turned over to the UK Police Department 859.257.1616.
Phone Numbers
Event Management – 859.218.1777
Ticket Office – 859.257.1818
UK Campus Parking – 859.257.5757
UK Police – 859.257.1616
University Switch Board – 859.257.9000
Programs
Programs and scorecards are available at the promotions table on the main concourse.
Prohibited Items
Alcohol
Animals (with the exception of service dogs)
Artificial Noisemakers
Backpacks
Chairs/Stools
Combustible Heaters
Containers (aluminum, glass, etc.)
Firearms
Flash Cameras
Food
Ice/Ice Chests
Large bags – nothing larger than 12” x 6” x 12”
Smoking
All weapons, including firearms, carried either concealed or openly are prohibited items at UK’s Soccer Complex per KRS 237.115. Anyone in violation of this will not be granted entrance into Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex.
Prohibited Items – Must be approved by UK Athletics prior to entering the facility
Banners
Flags
Poles/Extensions
Signs
Noisemakers
Projectiles
The throwing of any object is strictly prohibited. Guests identified throwing any objects will be ejected from the game and may be prosecuted.
2019 Promotions
Women’s Soccer 2019
Bowling Green | Thursday, August 22 | 7:30 PM
- Promotion: UK Soccer Fan Day (pregame) & Home Opener
- Ticket Offer: Free admission for all fans
- Giveaway: UK Soccer Fan (500)
WKU | Sunday, August 25 | 2:00 PM
- Student Promotion: End of Summer Luau
- Student Giveaway: Tank Top (250)
- Ticket Offer: Service Sunday – Teachers/Faculty/Staff
- Giveaway: Match Poster
Youngstown State | Sunday, September 1 | 2:00 PM
- Promotion: Pooches at the Pitch presented by BBN
- Ticket Offer: Service Sunday – Police/Fire/EMS (free ticket with badge or ID)
NKU | Thursday, September 5 | 7:30 PM
- Promotion: Alumni Appreciation Game presented by the Alumni Association
- Concessions Special: $3 Drinks
- Giveaway: UK Cup (200) & Match Poster
Miami OH | Sunday, September 8 | 2:00 PM
- Promotion: Senior Day
- Giveaway: Kazoo (500) & Senior poster
Indiana | Sunday, September 15 | 2:00 PM
- Promotion: Service Sunday – Women in Sport with halftime recognition of Women’s Gymnastics for National Women’s Gymnastics Day
- Promotion: 101 Days before Christmas
- Giveaway: Match Poster & the first 101 fans into The Bell can selected a wrapped gift ranging from a 32-inch LED TV to BBN Rewards points
Auburn | Thursday, September 19 | 7:00 PM
- Student Promotion: Singles Night with singles mingle pregame
- Concessions Special: $3 Drinks
- Giveaway: UK Cup (200) & Match Poster
Central Michigan | Sunday, September 22 | 2:00 PM
- Ticket Offer: Service Sunday – Military (free ticket with military ID)
- Promotion: POW/MIA Pregame Chair of Honor Dedication presented by Rolling Thunder KY 5
- Giveaway: Match Poster
Mississippi State | Sunday, September 29 | 2:00 PM
- Ticket Offer: Service Sunday – Nurses/Doctors
- Promotion: International Student Night – Wear your favorite soccer jersey for a chance to win a UK Soccer Prize
- Giveaway: Vuvuzela (250) & Match Poster
South Carolina | Thursday, October 10 | 7:30 PM
- Student Promotion: Greek Night & BBN Rewards raffle to win Ariana Grande tickets
- Concessions Special: $3 Drinks
- Giveaway: UK Cup (200) & Match Poster
Missouri | Friday, October 18 | 7:30 PM
- Promotion: Youth Night
- Ticker Offer #1: Camper Reunion (free admission with 2019 camper shirt)
- Ticket Offer #2: Junior Wildcat Club Night (Free admission for member and one guest)
- Ticket Offer #3: All other youth receive $3 Tickets
- Promotion: 70 Years of Integration – Celebrate 70 years of integration at Kentucky
- Giveaway: Match Poster
Vandy | Sunday, October 27 | TBD exactly
- Promotion: Pink Match
- Giveaway: Match Poster
Men’s Soccer 2019
Albany | Friday, August 30 | 7:30 PM
- Promotion: Home opener
- Student Promotion: National Marshmallow Day
- Student Giveaway: Smores (while supplies last)
- Giveaway: UK Soccer Fan (500)
Tulsa | Friday, September 6 | 7:30 PM
- Promotion: Youth Night
- Ticker Offer #1: National Read a Book Day (Free admission with book donation)
- Ticket Offer #2: Junior Wildcat Club Night (Free admission for member and one guest)
- Ticket Offer #3: All other youth receive $3 Tickets
- Giveaway: Match Poster
Xavier | Wednesday, September 11 | 7:30 PM
- Promotion: Super Hero Day
- Ticket Offer: Free tickets for Police, Fire, EMS and Military with badge or ID
- Promotion: POW/MIA Pregame Chair of Honor Dedication presented by Rolling Thunder KY 5
- Giveaway: Kid Capes (300) & Match Poster
Florida Atlantic | Saturday, September 21 | 7:30 PM
- Promotion: National Mini Golf Day
- Giveaway: Visor sunglasses (300) & Match Poster
Bowling Green | Tuesday, September 24 | 7:30 PM
- Student Promotion: Taco Tuesday
- Student Giveaway: Tacos (while supplies last)
- Promotion: 70 Years of Integration – Celebrate 70 years of integration at Kentucky
- Giveaway: Match Poster
Coastal Carolina | Saturday, September 28 | 7:30 PM
- Student Promotion: Greek Night
- Student Promotion: BBN Rewards raffle for Ariana Grande Tickets
- Giveaway: Match Poster
FIU | Sunday, October 13 | 6 PM
- Promotion: Pooches at the Pitch presented by BBN Pets
- Giveaway: Match Poster
Ohio State | Wednesday, October 16 | 7 PM
- Promotion: UK Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night
- Student Giveaway: Blue reBELLion shirt (250)
- Giveaway: Match Poster
South Carolina | Sunday, October 27 | 3:30 PM
- Promotion: Dance Blue
- Giveaway: Kazoo (500) & Match Poster
Wright State | Wednesday, October 30 | 7 PM
- Promotion: International Student Night – Wear your favorite soccer jersey for a chance to win a UK prize
- Giveaway: Match Poster
UAB | Friday, November 8 | 7 PM
- Promotion: Senior Night
- Promotion: Alumni Appreciation Night presented by the Alumni Association
- Giveaway: Vuvuzela (250) & Match Poster
Restrooms
Restrooms are located on the main concourse, at the Cropp Softball Stadium.
Smoking
Smoking is prohibited on the University of Kentucky campus.
Tickets
Cash and cards will be accepted for payment of tickets at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex.
Sales: All tickets are general admission and seating is on a first come, first served basis. Seating is available in the main seating bowl and end zone bleachers. The berm will be used as overflow seating when needed.
Resale: The resale of tickets in excess of face value is illegal in Kentucky. No tickets may be sold in the immediate vicinity of the ticket office. For reliability of resale or purchase, please see the UK Ticket Exchange for more details.
Timeline
Gates will open one (1) hour prior to kick-off.
Umbrellas
Umbrellas may be brought into the stadium but may not be opened in the seating areas.
Will Call
Will Call is located outside the main entrance gate and will be opened one (1) hour prior to kick-off.
Tickets
For information on tickets, click here.
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