2026 SEC Softball Tournament Game Day Information
GAME DAY INFORMATION
Gates at John Cropp Stadium will open (1) hour prior to first pitch. We will clear the stadium in between sessions.
We encourage Softball fans to arrive early to ease traffic and parking congestion around the stadium.
JOHN CROPP STADIUM A-Z
CLEAR BAG POLICY
The Southeastern Conference’s clear bag policy remains in place at John Cropp Stadium as an additional safety measure and to facilitate entry. Each fan will be permitted to carry one large clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or a 12″ x 6″ x 12″ clear bag – plus a small clutch that does not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″. A clear bag shall be clear from top-to-bottom and up to a 2” trim/border on the bag is generally acceptable. The small clutch allows privacy for small personal items and is also easily searched. Non-compliant bags — empty or not — may not be carried inside compliant clear bags. Backpacks and drawstring/cinch bags are not permitted.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The University of Kentucky asks that all guests respect others around them to keep UK Softball games as enjoyable as possible 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 John Cropp Stadium. No refunds are given in such cases.
CONCESSIONS
Concessions are available on the lower-level concourse of John Cropp Stadium. There will be food trucks located behind 1st base closest to Alumni Drive. Portable concessions will be located on the berm.
CONTACT INFORMATION
UK Event Management – 859.323.8535 UK Ticket Office – 859.257.1818
UK Campus Parking – 859.257.5757 UK Police – 859.257.1616
Social media – @UKSoftball
DISABILITY SERVICES
Parking: Accessible parking (first-come; first-served) is available near the entrance to John Cropp Stadium in the lower paved lot. Vehicles must show a valid state-issued hangtag.
Seating: Accessible seating is located at the bottom of sections B & F (accessible via the ramps on 1st/3rd base sides) and the top of Sections B, D & F (accessible via the elevator behind home plate on Level 2). All accessible seating is reserved. Fans needing accessible seating should visit or call the UK Ticket Office at (859) 257-1818 prior to the tournament.
DRONES
The use of drones and any other unmanned or remote-controlled aircraft is expressly prohibited both inside and in the vicinity of the John Cropp Softball complex on game day. Any such use is defined as a Violation of National Defense Airspace by the Federal Aviation Administration and violators may be subject to criminal penalties.
EMERGENCIES & EVACUATIONS
In case of an emergency, please follow the instructions of any game day staff member and public address announcer, proceed to the nearest exit in a calm and safe manner. Guests should use the stairs and ramps as a means of evacuation. Elevators may not be working at the time.
ENTRY
The Ticket Office and stadium gates will open 1 hour prior to the first pitch. The stadium will be cleared in between sessions.
FIRST AID
Limited first aid supplies are available at John Cropp Softball Stadium. Please see an Event Staff member for assistance. Medical personnel will be on site for all games.
LOST & FOUND
Items and reports should be submitted to Event Staff. After the game, the remaining lost items will be turned over to UK Police (859) 257-1616.
MERCHANDISE
Apparel is available for purchase on the lower concourse by Alumni Drive. The team shop will have folding chairs available for purchase for any fans wanting to sit on the berm.
PARKING
Parking is available beginning 3 hours prior to first pitch. A limited number of accessible parking spaces will be available near the entrance to John Cropp Stadium.
Parking in all areas surrounding John Cropp Stadium is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fans are encouraged to arrive as early as possible. The following areas will be open to spectators:
- College Way West Lots, immediately adjacent to Kentucky Proud Park
- Kroger Field Blue Lot
- Kroger Field Green Lot
- The Greg Page Lot, between the Arboretum and Commonwealth Drive
Shuttles to the surrounding parking lots will be in effect for the entire tournament. All shuttles will drop off on Wildcat Court near the entrance of John Cropp Stadium. Please see the parking & shuttle map above for additional information regarding parking options with shuttle pick up/drop off locations.
Please note: Vehicles parked along yellow curbs, grass spaces or other non-specified and unapproved areas may be subject to ticket and/or tow.
PLAYING SURFACE
Public access to the playing field is strictly prohibited. Violators are subject to arrest and prosecution.
PROHIBITED ITEMS – STRICTLY ENFORCED
Alcohol
Animals (with the exception of service dogs) Artificial Noisemakers
Backpacks and drawstring/cinch bags, even those that are clear, are not permitted Combustible & Portable Heaters
Containers (aluminum, glass, etc.) Flash Cameras
Outside Food & Beverage (unless medically necessary items) Ice/Ice Chests
Large bags (accepted clear bag size is 12 x 6 x 12) Smoking & Vaping
| All weapons, including firearms, carried either concealed or openly are prohibited items at UK Athletic |
| Facilities per KRS 237.115. Anyone in violation of this will not be granted entrance. |
Unattended bags left at the gate or outside of the stadium will be disposed of
PROHIBITED ITEMS – MUST BE APPROVED BY UK ATHLETICS PRIOR TO BEING CARRIED INTO THE FACILITY.
Approved Banners and Signs May Not Be Affixed to Any Part of the Facility; They May Only Be Held. Banners
Flags Poles/Extensions Signs
One unopened bottle of water
Standard outdoor folding chair – for Berm seating only, not permitted on concourse. Chairs are subject to search and may not be left at the facility.
PROJECTILES
The throwing of any object is strictly prohibited. Guests identified throwing any objects will be ejected from the game and may be prosecuted.
RAINOUTS, DELAYS & CANCELLATIONS
In the event of impending inclement weather, please follow @UKSoftball and @SEC on X to confirm the status of the game. In the case of a delay or cancellation, the ticket(s) issued for that game will be honored for the date of the makeup game. Some exclusions may apply.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are located on the concourse at John Cropp Stadium. There will be portable restrooms available for patrons sitting on the berm.
SEATING
Please refer to the seating diagram, located below.
All patrons must have a ticket or credential to enter John Cropp Stadium.
Children 2 and under are free in general admission areas, based upon availability, and do not need a ticket.
Faculty and staff IDs, K Fund Sports Passes, UK Athletics Sports Passes, Wildcat Sports Passes, UK Student IDs and Junior Wildcat Club memberships are NOT valid for free entry.
All tickets will be mobile. Season and individual game buyers will use the UK Athletics App to access and manage their tickets. Season ticket holders may also manage their tickets by visiting UKathletics.com/MyUKAccount from their mobile device’s web browser. Mobile ticketing allows fans to text, email and add tickets directly to their smartphone.
Visit UKathletics.com/MobileTickets for complete information, including step-by-step instructions and frequently asked questions.
Fans are strongly encouraged to view tickets and save it to their phone digital wallet (Apple Wallet or Google Play) in advance of arriving at John Cropp Stadium.
Tickets for the SEC Softball Tournament are sold through the UK Athletics Ticket Office.
All Session Ticket Prices:
- Chairback Reserved: $84
- Bleacher back Reserved: $74
- Berm General Admission – Adult: $63
- Berm General Admission – Youth/Senior: $53 Kids 2 and Under: Free
TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Tobacco products and electronic cigarettes are prohibited on the University of Kentucky campus.
TEXT ASSIST
To report a complaint, non-emergent issue or ask a question, please text UKSOFTBALL to 69050 to begin a conversation with the Event Manager.
For real-time updates regarding game day information, follow UK Softball and the SEC on X (formerly twitter) @UKSoftball and @SEC
UMBRELLAS
Umbrellas may be brought into the stadium but may not be opened in the seating areas.
WEATHER POLICY
In the case of inclement weather, a decision will be made to postpone or reschedule games. Follow @UKSoftball on X (formerly twitter), Facebook, and Instagram for the latest game day updates.
Fans can email game-day questions, concerns, and suggestions to BBNfirst@uky.edu.
JOHN CROPP STADIUM
570 Wildcat Court
Lexington, KY 40506