Military Appreciation Special Events and Offers

UK Athletics is proud to honor active and reserve members of the armed forces, along with police, firefighters, and first responders. See below for information on Heroes’ Day and specially priced tickets for military and first responders.

Also check out the new Nike Military Appreciation Collection and Operation Hat Trick gear in the UK Team Shop to show your support this Veteran’s Day.

Shop New Nike Military Appreciation Collection in the UK Team Shop

The new Nike Military Appreciation Collection is now available on the UK Team Shop. Show your support this Veteran’s Day with these new styles. Click here to get your gear today.

UK Athletics Heroes’ Day

UK Athletics will host its annual Heroes’ Day football game on Saturday, Nov. 16 (1:30 PM ET) vs. Murray State University.

Among the tentative plans for Heroes’ Day are a football-field sized American flag for the national anthem, which will be presented by the UK Air Force ROTC and UK Army ROTC, recognition of personnel throughout the game and military VIPs in attendance.

UK Athletics is offering the aforementioned heroes one (1) complimentary ticket to the game in addition to specially priced guest tickets by purchasing through GovX, while supplies last.

Please note that you will need to get verified through GovX to purchase. These offers are exclusively available online in advance of game day. For questions about if you qualify for GovX verification, click here.

Specially Priced Tickets for UK home games

Military and First Responders can now receive specially priced tickets to Kentucky home football & men’s basketball games through GovX, while supplies last.

To purchase your tickets, click here. Please note that you will need to be verified through GovX to purchase.

Operation Hat Trick Gear in the UK Team Shop

Operation Hat Trick helps to raise awareness and support for the recovery of wounded service members and veterans through the sale of OHT branded merchandise.

Get your Operation Hat Trick gear today and support this great cause.