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John Cropp Stadium.University of Kentucky softball vs. Auburn on Senior Day. Game 1.Photo by Quinn Foster | UK Athletics

JOHN CROPP STADIUM
570 Wildcat Court
Lexington, KY 40506

ADMISSION

Spectators ages 6 and up entering John Cropp Stadium must have a valid ticket regardless of age to gain admission.

ALCOHOL

Alcohol will be sold at John Cropp Stadium. Beverage sales will be limited to beer and seltzer. A limit of 2 beverages per transaction per person and an identification check will take place at each transaction. Alcohol sales for softball will conclude at the completion of the top of the fifth inning (i.e., middle of the fifth).

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Celebrate your birthday with Kentucky Softball! Birthday packages are $200 for conference games and $150 for nonconference games at John Cropp Stadium. The birthday package includes: 20 tickets to the selected game, signed softball from Coach Lawson, birthday cake, digital invitations, private party area for the game, poms to cheer on the Cats, and videoboard recognition! Fill out the form here!

CLEAR BAG POLICY

Each fan will be permitted to carry one large clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or a 12″ x 6″ x 12″ clear bag – plus a small clutch that does not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″. A clear bag shall be clear from top-to-bottom and up to a 2” trim/border on the bag is generally acceptable. The small clutch allows privacy for small personal items and is also easily searched. Non-compliant bags — empty or not — may not be carried inside compliant clear bags. Backpacks and drawstring/cinch bags are not permitted.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The University of Kentucky asks that all guests respect others around them to keep UK Softball games as enjoyable as possible for all. If anyone displays conduct that endangers or disrupts players, coaches, officials or other guests, the University of Kentucky reserves the right to remove the individual from John Cropp Stadium. No refunds are given in such cases.

CONTACT INFORMATION

UK Event Management – 859.323.8535 UK Ticket Office: (859) 257-1818

UK Campus Parking – 859.257.5757 UK Police – 859.257.1616

Social media: @UKSoftball

DISABILITY SERVICES

Parking: Accessible parking (first-come; first-served) is available near the entrance to John Cropp Stadium in the lower paved lot. Vehicles must show a valid state-issued hangtag.

Seating: Accessible seating is located at the bottom of sections B & F (accessible via the ramps on 1st/3rd base sides) and the top of Sections B, D & F (accessible via the elevator behind home plate- Level 2).

DRONES

The use of drones and any other unmanned or remote-controlled aircraft is expressly prohibited both inside and in the vicinity of the John Cropp Softball complex on game day. Any such use is defined as a Violation of National Defense Airspace by the Federal Aviation Administration and violators may be subject to criminal penalties.

EMERGENCIES & EVACUATIONS

In case of an emergency, please follow the instructions of any game day staff member and public address announcer, proceed to the nearest exit in a calm and safe manner. Guests should use the stairs and ramps as a means of evacuation. Elevators may not be working at the time.

ENTRY

The Ticket Office and stadium gates will open 1 hour prior to the first pitch.

FIRST AID

Limited first aid supplies are available at John Cropp Softball Stadium. Please see an Event Staff member for assistance. Medical personnel will be on site for all games.

IN-GAME PROMOTIONS

Please check X (formerly Twitter) @UKSoftball for the most up to date promotions schedule.

LOST & FOUND

Items and reports should be submitted to Event Staff. After the game, the remaining lost items will be turned over to UK Police (859) 257-1616.

MERCHANDISE

The UK Team shop will be located on the lower concourse by Alumni Drive. The team shop will have blankets and folding chairs available for sale for fans wanting to sit on the berm.

PARKING

Parking is available beginning 3 hours prior to first pitch. A limited number of accessible parking spaces will be available near the entrance to John Cropp Stadium.

Parking in all areas surrounding John Cropp Stadium is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fans are encouraged to arrive as early as possible. The following areas will be open for parking:

  • College Way West lot, immediately adjacent to Kentucky Proud Park
  • Purple Lots by The Bell Complex/John Cropp Stadium
  • Kroger Field Blue Lot
  • Kroger Field Green Lot
  • The Greg Page Lot, between the Arboretum and Commonwealth Drive

 

Parking Map

Shuttles to the surrounding parking lots will be in effect on softball/baseball gameday overlaps if deemed necessary. You can find both softball and baseball home schedules here.

PLAYING SURFACE

Public access to the playing field is strictly prohibited. Violators are subject to arrest and prosecution.

PROHIBITED ITEMS – STRICTLY ENFORCED

Alcohol

Animals (with the exception of service dogs) Artificial Noisemakers

Backpacks and drawstring/cinch bags, even those that are clear, are not permitted Combustible & Portable Heaters

Containers (aluminum, glass, etc.) Flash Cameras

Outside Food & Beverage (unless medically necessary items) Ice/Ice Chests

Large bags (accepted clear bag size is 12 x 6 x 12) Smoking & Vaping

All weapons, including firearms, carried either concealed or openly are prohibited items at UK Athletic Facilities per KRS 237.115. Anyone in violation of this will not be granted entrance.

Unattended bags left at the gate or outside of the stadium will be disposed of

PROHIBITED ITEMS – MUST BE APPROVED BY UK ATHLETICS PRIOR TO BEING CARRIED INTO THE FACILITY.

Approved Banners and Signs May Not Be Affixed to Any Part of the Facility, They May Only Be Held. Banners

Flags Poles/Extensions Signs

One unopened bottle of water

Standard outdoor folding chair – for Berm seating only, not permitted on concourse. Chairs are subject to search and may not be left at the facility.

PROJECTILES

The throwing of any object is strictly prohibited. Guests identified throwing any objects will be ejected from the game and may be prosecuted.

RAINOUTS, DELAYS & CANCELLATIONS

In the event of impending inclement weather, please follow @UKSoftball on twitter to confirm the status of the game. In the case of a delay or cancellation, the ticket(s) issued for that game will be honored for the date of the makeup game. Some exclusions apply.

RESTROOMS

Restrooms are located on the concourse at John Cropp Stadium.

SEATING

Sections C, D, and E are reserved chairback seats. The top of section C will be reserved for the visiting team player guests. The bottom of section E will be reserved for Kentucky player guests. Sections A, B, F and G are bleacher-back seats that are general admission (first-come, first-served). GA seating also extends to the outfield berm section where fans can bring a tailgate chair or blanket to sit. See the seating chart below.

TICKETS
All tickets will be mobile and no physical season ticket books will be printed. Season and individual game buyers will use the UK Athletics App to access and manage their tickets. Season ticket holders may also manage their tickets by visiting UKathletics.com/MyUKAccount from their mobile device’s web browser. Mobile ticketing allows fans to text, email and add tickets directly to their smartphone.

Visit UKathletics.com/MobileTickets for complete information, including step-by-step instructions and frequently asked questions.

Fans are strongly encouraged to view tickets and save it to their phone digital wallet (Apple Wallet or Google Play) in advance of arriving at John Cropp Stadium.

Tickets for Softball are sold through the UK Ticket Office. Phone: (859) 257.1818.

Season Tickets:

  • Reserved: SOLD OUT FOR 2025 SEASON
  • General Admission $70

Non-Conference Games:

  • Reserved: $12
  • General Admission Adult: $10
  • General Admission Youth/Senior: $8
  • Youth Teams/Groups: $6

Conference Games:

  • Reserved: $15
  • General Admission Adult: $12
  • General Admission Youth/Senior: $10
  • Youth Teams/Groups: $8

Kids 5 and Under: Free Faculty/Staff: Free w/ID plus 1 guest UK Student: Free w/ ID

Discounted group tickets prices are available by calling the UK Ticket Office in advance of the game.

TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Tobacco products and electronic cigarettes are prohibited on the University of Kentucky campus.

TEXT ASSIST
To report a complaint, non-emergent issue or ask a question, please text UKSOFTBALL to 69050 to begin a conversation with the Event Manager.

TWITTER
For real-time updates regarding game day information, follow UK Softball on Twitter @UKSoftball.

UMBRELLAS
Umbrellas may be brought into the stadium but may not be opened in the seating areas.

WEATHER POLICY
In the case of inclement weather, a decision will be made to postpone or reschedule games. Follow @UKSoftball on Twitter for the latest game day updates. Fans can email game-day questions, concerns, and suggestions to BBNfirst@uky.edu.