Feb. 14, 2014
LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky sports fans can plan to enjoy plenty of baseball, softball and football action on the UK campus during “Big Blue Weekend” April 25-27.
The Blue/White Spring Football Game will be held Saturday, April 26, at 3:30 p.m. at Commonwealth Stadium. The Blue/White Game will be conclude spring practice and will be the fans’ first look at the 2014 Wildcats. Tickets will be free of charge and a distribution plan will be announced later.
The Kentucky baseball team will play host to Ole Miss in a three-game series at Cliff Hagan Stadium. Friday’s game is set for 6:30 p.m., followed by 1 p.m. contests on Saturday and Sunday.
The softball series will be a matchup of teams currently ranked in the nation’s top 10 when Kentucky, currently ranked No. 7 in the country, takes on top-ranked Tennessee. The teams will tangle at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at John Cropp Stadium, followed by a 2 p.m. Sunday finale.
Single-game tickets for baseball and softball cost $5 for adults and $2 for age 6-18. UK students and persons age 5 and under are free.
Here is the composite schedule of games for the weekend:
Friday, April 25
- Softball vs. Tennessee, 6 p.m.
- Baseball vs. Ole Miss, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 26
- Baseball vs. Ole Miss, 1 p.m.
- Blue/White Spring Football Game, 3:30 p.m.
- Softball vs. Tennessee, 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 27
- Baseball vs. Ole Miss, 1 p.m.
- Softball vs. Tennessee, 2 p.m.
UK Alumni Association to Host Tailgate Event at Blue/White Game as part of Alumni Weekend Activities
1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Commonwealth Stadium Red Lot near Gate 4 – $8 per person, $5 for UK Alumni Association members
Join fellow alumni and fans for food prior to the scrimmage. Enjoy music, games, and giveaways. Then head into Commonwealth Stadium to watch the Blue/White game.
More information on this event and other Alumni Weekend activities can be found at www.ukalumni.net/alumniweekend
