2026 Kentucky Football Promotional Schedule, Fan Themes Announced
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky football’s promotional schedule and fan themes for the seven-game 2026 home slate at Kroger Field have been announced, featuring a full season of Big Blue Nation traditions, stadium-wide activations and marquee Southeastern Conference matchups.
The Wildcats will open the home schedule Sept. 5 against Youngstown State with the BBN United Game and a Kroger Field White Out. The home slate also includes Heroes Day, Family Weekend, Hall of Fame recognition, Homecoming, Night Ops, Salute to Veterans, Senior Day and the annual Governor’s Cup matchup against Louisville.
“Our fans play a huge part in making the University of Kentucky and Kroger Field a special place,” Head Coach Will Stein said. “When Kroger Field is full and Big Blue Nation is all in together, it creates the kind of environment our players feed off. These themes give our fans a chance to be part of the story each week, whether it’s a White Out for the opener, honoring heroes and veterans, celebrating Homecoming or packing the stadium for big SEC night games. We want the stadium to feel connected, loud and uniquely BBN every time we run out of that tunnel.”
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) June 25, 2026
The full 2026 promotional schedule and fan themes are listed below.
Sept. 5 vs. Youngstown State
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Theme: BBN United Game / Home Opener
Stadium Activation: White Out
Sept. 12 vs. Alabama
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Theme: Heroes Day / First Responders Recognition
Stadium Activation: Stripe Out
Sept. 26 vs. South Alabama
Time: 12:45 p.m. ET
Theme: Family Weekend / Hall of Fame
Stadium Activation: Blue-White Stadium Split
Oct. 10 vs. LSU
Time: Night designation (Kickoff between 6-8 p.m.)
Theme: Homecoming
Stadium Activation: Blue Out
Oct. 24 vs. Vanderbilt
Time: Night designation (Kickoff between 6-8 p.m.)
Theme: To be announced
Stadium Activation: Blue Out
Nov. 14 vs. Florida
Time: Night designation (Kickoff between 6-8 p.m.)
Theme: Night Ops / Salute to Veterans
Stadium Activation: Black Out
Nov. 28 vs. Louisville
Time: Early designation (Kickoff between noon-1 p.m.)
Theme: Governor’s Cup / Senior Day
Stadium Activation: Blue Out
More details about each game’s promotions, fan activations and ticketing opportunities will be announced throughout the season.
Home Game Ticket Information
Verified tickets for all Kentucky football home games are available now through Ticketmaster. Primary-inventory single-game tickets will go on sale to the public starting July 16.
New season tickets for all seven home games are now on sale, which offer a considerable discount as opposed to single-game tickets. Mini-pack offerings also are now available to fans interested in attending just three, four or five games in 2026.
Group ticket information is available directly through the UK Sales Office by calling (800) 928-2287 (Option 1) or submitting an interest form. To learn more about ticket options for groups of 15 or more, visit UKathletics.com/Groups.
Student Tickets
UK students should visit UKStudentTix.com for updated student ticket opportunities as they are announced. Additional student ticket information will be shared directly with students in the coming weeks. The request process for season passes begins July 20.
Away Game Tickets
Fans may also request tickets for Kentucky football road games. Seat locations within the UK allotment are assigned according to K Fund priority ranking, with football season ticket holders who ordered by June 12 receiving priority in the assignment process. Request away game tickets.
Tailgate Options
UK Athletics and REVELxp 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. Click here to learn more about the tailgating options.
For more information on the Kentucky football team, visit ukathletics.com/football and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram and X.
