Single Game Sales & Promotional Schedule Announced for 2021 UK Football Season
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky football’s promotional schedule for the seven-game, 2021 home slate at Kroger Field has been announced.
Single-game tickets for all seven home games will be available to the general public beginning Thursday, July 8 at 9 a.m., exclusively online at Ticketmaster.com. Football season ticket holders may take advantage of a presale with exclusive pricing that is currently underway through My UK Account.
Tickets are priced according to a flexible model that takes opponent and seating areas into consideration. Based on opponent and zone, single-game ticket prices will range from $25 to $105.
UK is coming off a third straight bowl win, as the Cats topped N.C. State in the Gator Bowl to finish last season. The Cats are 37-26 over the last five seasons, all of which have ended in trips to bowl games.
Kentucky will face an attractive and demanding schedule at home in 2021. Southeastern Conference opponents Missouri, Florida, LSU and Tennessee will all visit Kroger Field this season.
ULM – Sept. 4 at Noon
UK will host Louisiana-Monroe in the season opener for both teams on Sept. 4. The game will mark Scout Day, where scouts from across the area can get specially-priced tickets starting at $15 each. Scout patches will also be given to the first 500 scouts through the gates. For more information, contact Ben Boaz at Ben.Boaz@uky.edu or (800) 928-2287 (Option 1).
The season opener will also be Cheer and Dance Day, with cheerleaders and dance teams from across the area invited to attend. More information about Cheer and Dance Day will be announced at a later date.
Missouri – Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
The Cats welcome SEC rival Missouri for the conference opener. The game will also be Military Appreciation/Heroes Day.
Through a partnership with GovX, UK Athletics is pleased to offer members of Heroes Day groups one complimentary ticket to the game in addition to specially priced guest tickets by purchasing at UKathletics.com/GovX, while supplies last. Please note, this offer will be available beginning July 8, exclusively online through GovX in advance of game day. Click here to learn more about Kentucky’s partnership with GovX.
Chattanooga – Sept. 18 at Noon
Kentucky’s third straight home game to open the season will serve as Family Weekend. Hosted by the UK Parent & Family Association, Family Weekend welcomes families of UK students to campus for a weekend full of fall activities. For more information about Family Weekend, visit uky.edu/FamilyWeekend.
As part of Teacher Appreciation Day at Kroger Field, UK will participate in the College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers Week. Extra Yard for Teachers elevates the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers through the implementation of programs in four focus areas: resources, recognition, recruitment and professional development.
All teachers, in addition to University of Kentucky faculty & staff, will be able to purchase specially-priced tickets to Kentucky football’s game vs. Chattanooga. More details, including the exclusive online ordering link, will be released soon. Purchases will be restricted to those with Kentucky public school email address domains (“@COUNTY.kyschools.us”). University of Kentucky faculty & staff purchases will be restricted to those with a UK email address (“@uky.edu”). For questions, or to add your school or school district’s email domain to the list of eligible purchasers, contact Ben Boaz at Ben.Boaz@uky.edu or (800) 928-2287 (Option 1).
Alumni Band Day will take place at Kroger Field on Sept. 18. The University of Kentucky Alumni Band Association is one of the largest and most active alumni associations on campus. Each year, the UK Alumni Band organizes a reunion where they perform with the Wildcat Marching Band at a home football game. Specially priced tickets will be available to participants and their guests for Kentucky’s game vs. Chattanooga, and information will be communicated to alumni later this summer
Join UK Athletics for Fellowship Day at Kroger Field. Individuals and groups from all faiths and belief systems are invited to share fellowship with one another at Kentucky’s game vs. Chattanooga. Ticket holders will gain access to an exclusive pregame speaking event discussing the importance of fellowship in athletics and how that fellowship can make the world a better place. More information about the speaking event will be available later this summer. For more information and to secure specially-priced tickets starting at $15, contact Will Lyznicki at will.lyznicki@uky.edu or (859-218-4977).
Florida – Oct. 2 (Time TBA)
Kentucky and Florida get together on the gridiron on Ag Roundup weekend on the UK campus.
Ag Roundup will take place Oct. 1-3 and welcomes alumni and friends of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. The weekend will feature live music, food, yard games and more. For more information about Ag Roundup, visit alumni.ca.uky.edu/roundup.
LSU – Oct. 9 (Time TBA)
UK’s 106th annual Homecoming will take place as the Wildcats play LSU at Kroger Field. Fellow alumni and friends will gather in Lexington for fun and fellowship as UK will celebrate the 106th University of Kentucky Homecoming. Visit UKHomecoming.com for more information as well as a schedule of events.
Tennessee – Nov. 6 (Time TBA)
The Nov. 6 contest against Tennessee will be Hall of Fame weekend. UK Athletics will formally induct its 2021 Hall of Fame class this weekend, and the new Hall of Famers will be recognized on the field during the Florida game. The class includes Bettie Lou Evans (women’s golf), Kendra Harrison (track & field), Nazr Mohammed (men’s basketball), Larry Warford (football), Bob Whelan (cross country/track & field) and Arin Gilliland Wright (women’s soccer).
UK Athletics will pay special tribute to veterans as part of Kentucky football’s annual Salute to Veterans game. More details about this event will be available later this fall.
Fans are encouraged to visit the Chairs of Honor, dedicated during the 2018 season by Rolling Thunder, a non-profit organization dedicated to publicizing the POW/MIA issue. Chairs of Honor are empty black stadium chairs with a plaque dedicating each one to the soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, have been held Prisoner of War, are listed as Missing in Action and those currently serving. These Chairs of Honor are located in each corner of the upper concourse of Kroger Field.
Through a partnership with GovX, UK Athletics is pleased to offer current and former military members specially priced game tickets by purchasing at UKathletics.com/GovX, while supplies last. Please note, this offer will be available beginning July 8, exclusively online through GovX in advance of game day. Click here to learn more about Kentucky’s partnership with GovX.
New Mexico State – Nov. 20 (Time TBA)
The home slate concludes as the Cats welcome New Mexico State. The Cats will celebrate the 2021 Senior Class during Senior Day festivities prior to the game.
The Nov. 20 game will also be Youth Sports and Activities Day, where youth teams from across the area will be eligible for specially-priced tickets starting at $15. Additional details will be released later this summer. For more information, contact Caleb Young at caleb.young@uky.edu or ) 859-218-4978.
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In addition to these special promotional day offers, UK Athletics offers groups of 15 or more access to special pricing for games at Kroger Field in 2021.
Group tickets are a great way to provide entertainment for clients and businesses, team building activities, employee appreciation outings, birthdays, youth teams, school groups, and civic organizations. Starting at $20 per ticket, group tickets will be available beginning Thursday, July 8 by calling the UK Sales Office at (800) 928-2287 (Option 1). Complete information and benefits can be found at UKathletics.com/groups.
UK Athletics and Tailgate Guys have teamed up once again this year to offer turnkey, hassle-free tailgating for Kentucky football fans! All tailgates are located steps away from Kroger Field and offer a variety of package offerings to accommodate all groups. To learn more about tailgate packages, click here.
Fans interested in season-ticket purchases for the highly-anticipated 2021 season can visit UKFootballTix.com for ticket prices and more information. Ticket packages start at just $199, offering a significant savings over single-game ticket prices. Fans may work together with a personal ticketing consultant to compare and purchase available seat locations by requesting a call or by contacting the UK Sales Office at (800) 928-2287 (Option 1). Fans should also stay tuned to Kentucky Athletics on social media for more information about upcoming Select-a-Seat events at Kroger Field. Additionally, information on student season tickets will be available later in July and will be posted online at UKStudentTix.com as it is finalized.
