2026 Big Blue Boo Set for Saturday, October 17
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Softball team and head coach Rachel Lawson announced Saturday that the 2026 Big Blue Boo will be held on Saturday, October 17 at John Cropp Stadium.
Kentucky will face Marshall for the game, marking the first time Marshall has participated in the Big Blue Boo, which will be entering its sixth season this fall. The annual Halloween-themed softball game combined with a fall festival will be broadcast live on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app.
Gates to John Cropp Stadium will open at Noon ET for all season ticket holders and Wildcat Reserve members, with general public gates opening at 12:30 p.m. ET. First pitch of Kentucky vs. Marshall will be at 2 p.m. ET
This year’s event will once again include prizes, competitions, in-game promotions, face painters, BINGO and more.
Parking will be available in the John Cropp Stadium lots, and the purple and blue lots of Kroger Field with free shuttles to and from those lots to JCS before and after the event. Shuttles will be running from Noon ET until 30 minutes after the final out of the game from the front gates to JCS to all parking lots surrounding the softball complex including Kentucky Proud Park and Kroger Field.
Food trucks and Kentucky Athletics concessions will be operational for the entirety of the event with alcohol sold, as well.
2026 Big Blue Boo!
Saturday, October 17
Kentucky vs. Marshall
John Cropp Stadium
Gates open to season ticket holders, Wildcat Reserve members – Noon ET
Gates open to general public – 12:30 p.m. ET
First pitch Kentucky vs. Marshall – 2:02 p.m. ET
The Kentucky Softball Designated Players Club
The Designated Players is the Official Booster Program of Kentucky Softball. Financial contributions and community support through The Designated Players program, Kentucky Softball will be able to continue to develop our student-athletes on and off the field. To join The Designated Players, you can join online or click here to download the membership form and mail to the address listed. For more information, email Brittany Cervantes at brittany.cervantes@uky.edu or Larry Cash at Larry.Cash@uky.edu.
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