2025 Big Blue Madness Tickets Sold Out
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Big Blue Nation wasted little time in grabbing all the tickets for this season’s Big Blue Madness Presented by Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Bluegrass.
In just 29 minutes, UK fans claimed all available tickets online, setting up for a packed and highly anticipated tipoff to the 2025-26 Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball seasons. The event will take place Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. ET inside Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
For fans who were unable to claim tickets, SEC Network+ will stream the event live.
UK Athletics strongly discourages fans from buying or selling their Big Blue Madness tickets. Additionally, ticket holders should be aware of the potential risks of posting pictures of their tickets, specifically the barcode, on the internet in any way. For more information about ticket security, visit UKathletics.com/ticketing/ticket-security.
SafeTix returns this season as an additional feature on mobile tickets. To fight fraud, Ticketmaster launched SafeTix, which uses an encrypted barcode that automatically refreshes every 15 seconds, or a tap-and-go ticket stored in a fan’s digital wallet. The process for accessing mobile tickets has not changed; however, with SafeTix, screenshots or recordings of tickets will no longer work for entry. Fans may still transfer tickets through their accounts and the UK Athletics App.
All patrons require a ticket to Big Blue Madness, regardless of age.
Fan Fest is a brand-new, pre-event celebration designed to bring Big Blue Nation together like never before. BBN United Fan Fest, presented by Kroger, will feature interactive experiences, live entertainment and exclusive access to Kentucky basketball culture with more details to be announced soon.
More information on gaining entry to Fan Fest will be announced soon.
BBN United Fan Fest Presented by Kroger (Starting at Noon ET)
- Main stage programming including game rewatches with Kentucky basketball staff members and legends, trivia, and live podcasts
- Autograph sessions with players, coaches and alumni appearing at various times throughout the afternoon
- Photo ops with championship trophies and memorabilia
- Food trucks, music and interactive sponsor activations
- Open to Madness ticket holders; additional details to be announced
- Special experiences for BBN United Members
Big Blue Madness Presented by Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass (6 p.m. ET)
- Live team and coach introductions
- SEC Network+ broadcast
- Special effects, performances and surprises
- Exclusive giveaways and commemorative items
Fans interested in purchasing new season tickets for the upcoming year are encouraged to sign up now for the men’s basketball season ticket lottery. Season ticket pricing information is available here.
Fans interested in new lower-level season tickets that are available with a capital pledge commitment may contact the K Fund at (859) 257-6300 or KFund@uky.edu to learn more.
Fans interested in women’s basketball tickets can visit here or contact the UK Ticket Sales team at (859) 257-1818, option 1 to learn more.
For the latest on the Kentucky men’s basketball team, follow @KentuckyMBB on Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, and on the web at UKathletics.com. For more information on the Kentucky women’s basketball team, visit UKathletics.com or follow @KentuckyWBB on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
