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Student Ticket Information: 2026 Football & 2026-27 Men’s Basketball

Overview & Options

  • BBN Student Football Pass (Price: $165)
    • A season pass that guarantees admission for all home football games, provided the season pass holder claims a ticket during specified windows.
  • BBN Student Basketball Pass (Price: $365)
    • A season pass that guarantees admission for all home men’s basketball games, excluding Thanksgiving and winter break games,*provided the season pass holder claims a ticket during specified windows.

*For early season games, admission is not guaranteed; however, pass holders will have priority access to claim tickets. Students season pass holders will have first priority to purchase single game tickets for Thanksgiving and winter break games.

  • Single Game Student Tickets (Price: $15-$50)
    • A limited number of football and men’s basketball single game tickets will be available for all games for students who do not wish to purchase a season pass or are unable to do so.
    • *PLEASE NOTE: Purchase periods with multiple games, all must be purchased at one time. You will not be able to go in and purchase more than once.*
  • Single Game Guest Tickets (Price: Varies)
    • Based on availability after students have access to purchase tickets and do not require a student ID for admission. Perfect for non-UK students, friends, and family members!
  • Optional Student K Fund Gift: $50 
    • 5 K-Fund Bonus Points
    • Priority postseason student ticket opportunities.
    • UK Athletics facility tour
    • Commemorative photo on Kroger Field
    • Students may also add a K Fund gift to further support 500+ student-athletes and invest in the success of UK Athletics! Learn more about the K Fund in the FAQ below.

Season Pass Request Period

  • A request period for season passes will be held Monday, July 20- Friday, July 24.  
  • Based on last name, students will be assigned a request window that opens at a designated date/time during the week of July 20- July 24.
  • Student request window chart is now available below!
  • Students may only begin requesting passes once their specified request window is open.
  • Each student may request one (1) season pass for each sport – football and/or men’s basketball. Placing a request does not guarantee a season pass.
  • All request windows closed on Friday, July 24 at 4:00 PM ET.
  • After the request period, if demand for season passes exceeds supply, a random lottery will be executed to determine who will receive season passes.
  • There is no advantage to being the first or last student to request season passes. Request times are separated to assist with creating a smooth, efficient request process online as high demand is anticipated.
  • Students should look for an email from the UK Ticket Office the week of July 27 with their football request status. An email update on basketball request status will be sent by mid-August.
  •  Credit/debit cards will be charged the week of July 27 for those receiving football season passes and for the K Fund donations and the week of September 8 for men’s basketball passes.
  • Student single-game tickets will be available for those who are not selected for a season pass, but are based on availability.

How To Request:

  • Once your request window is open, please click the direct link in the table below, corresponding with your last name, in order to request season passes through your My UK Athletics Student Account.
  • After selecting the link, log in using the email address associated with your My UK Athletics Student Ticket Account.
    • If this is your first time logging into your UK Athletics Student Account, you will automatically be prompted to finish creating your account on the following page after inserting your email associated with your UK Athletics Student Account.
      • A My UK Athletics Student Account will automatically be created for you upon registration of classes. DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT. Your log-in information is unique to UK Athletics and is not the same as your University of Kentucky myUK username and password.
      • If you are unsure of your login information, please email StudentTickets@uky.edu with your full name and UK Student ID number.
  • To ensure an efficient request process, we encourage you to test your log in prior to the week of July 20 by visiting My UK Athletics Student Account.
  • Depending on traffic, you may experience a virtual queue. DO NOT refresh your browser or hit the back button while you are in the queue, nor use multiple browsers or tabs.
  • Step-by-step guide to request your season pass!
  • Please note: If you log in and receive an error that says, “Event Access Not Available”, please contact the UK Ticket Office for assistance!

REQUEST WINDOWS

Last Name Opens Closes Link
M-N Mon., 7/20

9:00 AM ET

 Fri., 7/24

4:00 PM ET

 COMING SOON!
C-D Mon., 7/20

11:30 AM ET

 Fri., 7/24

4:00 PM ET

 COMING SOON!
E-G Mon., 7/20

2:00 PM ET

 Fri., 7/24

4:00 PM ET

 COMING SOON!
O-R Tues., 7/21

9:00 AM ET

 Fri., 7/24

4:00 PM ET

 COMING SOON!
T-Z Tues., 7/21

11:30 AM ET

 Fri., 7/24

4:00 PM ET

 COMING SOON!
K-L Tues., 7/21

2:00 PM ET

 Fri., 7/24

4:00 PM ET

 CCOMING SOON!
S Wed., 7/22

9:00 AM ET

 Fri., 7/24

4:00 PM ET

 COMING SOON!
A-B Wed., 7/22

11:30 AM ET

 Fri., 7/24

4:00 PM ET

 COMING SOON!
H-J Wed., 7/22

2:00 PM ET

 Fri., 7/24

4:00 PM ET

 COMING SOON!

Season Pass Claim Process (Football & Men’s Basketball)

Information Coming Soon!

Single Game Purchase Process

Information Coming Soon!

Guest Ticket Purchase Process

Information Coming Soon!

Football Away Game Tickets 

  • A select number of away game tickets for the 2026 Football Season are available for students to request while supplies last.
  • If you are wanting to go with a friend, please order tickets under ONE ACCOUNT. There WILL NOTbe a “sit with friends” request process.
  • These tickets will be in the designated Kentucky sections, however, there WILL NOT be a separate student section for away games. Ticket prices are determined by the host school.
  • Request your tickets here!

Ticket Delivery, Venue Entry, and Seating

KROGER FIELD:

  • All students must enter through Gate 1 of Kroger Field. This is the designated student-only gate.
  • Tickets will be activated and accessible through the My UK Athletics Student Account approximately 48 hours prior to each football game.
  • For an efficient entry experience, students should save their tickets to their Apple Wallet/Google Pay accounts prior to arriving at Kroger Field.
  • The first 4000 students will be admitted into the lower-level student sections of Kroger Field (sections 34-40) and issued a wristband upon arrival.
    • This is a general admission area, first-come, first-served. Only students with UK student tickets or student-guest tickets will be issued a wristband and admitted into the lower level student section.
    • *PLEASE NOTE: If your wristband comes off your wrist, you WILL NOT get another wristband.*
  • After capacity is reached in the lower level, reserved seats in the north upper level will be issued upon arrival.
    • All seating in the upper level is reserved, and students must sit in the section, row, and seat listed on the seat locator they receive upon arrival.
  • All seating will be issued upon arrival at Kroger Field. If you would like to sit together with your friends, come at the same time!

UK student tickets may only be transferred to other full time UK students. Students are highly encouraged not to purchase student tickets from anyone besides the UK Ticket Office or close friends to limit fraudulent or counterfeit purchases. Screenshots of mobile tickets will not be accepted at the gate.

Football How to View Your Student Ticket
Football How to View Your Student Ticket

 

RUPP ARENA:

ENTRY

  • All students must enter the High Street entrance directly across the Gate 2 parking lot. THIS IS A STUDENT-ONLY ENTRANCE!
    • Tickets will be activated and accessible through the My UK Athletics Student Account approximately 48 hours prior to each Men’s Basketball game.
    • Student with student and/or guest tickets must enter here. Student tickets require a Student ID for entry. Student Guest Tickets do not require a student ID for entry and allow for access into the student section.
    • Please have your Student ID ready to present and student ticket ready to be scanned for an efficient entry process for all students guests.
Men's Basketball Student Entrance
Men’s Basketball Student Entrance

 

SEATING 

  • eRUPPtion Zone
    • The eRUPPtion Zone is a standing room only area with limited space directly behind the basket. Choose between the eRUPPtion Zone or Reserved seating when claiming or purchasing your ticket! Choose the eRUPPtion Zone if you eant to be closer to the action! The Big Blue Nation feeds off the eRUPPtion Zone energy that creates the home-court advantage for UK!
    • Students that choose eRUPPtion Zone in the claim or purchase process will be issued a wristband upon arrival that grants them access to the standing room only area!
  • Reserved Seating
    • Reserved Seats in the Lower-Level (Sections 33-34) and the Upper-Level (Sections 238-241) will be issued on a first come-first serve basis to students that choose Reserved Seating during the claim or purchase process.
Student Men's Basketball How To View Your Ticket
Student Men’s Basketball How To View Your Ticket

FAQ

I am having trouble signing in to My UK Athletics Student Account. How do I resolve this?  
  • Are you using the direct link in the table above to place your request?
  • Is your request window open? Check the table above, based on your last name. Do not attempt to login until your window is actually open. Remember, there is no advantage to being the first or last student to request season passes once the dates are announced.
  • Are you using the email address that we have on file? This will be communicated to you via email in advance of your window opening. DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT; one has already been set up for all UK students registered for classes.
    • If this is your first time logging in, or you have forgotten your password, click on “Forgot Password?” and enter the email address we have on file. It may be a school email or personal email. If you are a new student at UK, the email address we have on file is your link blue email address; however, the password for your ticket account is NOT your link blue password, and you should use the “forgot password” option.
    • You may receive an error message saying “Email Not Found: Sorry, we don’t see a Ticketmaster account with that email. Please double-check your entry and try again. Don’t have an account? Sign Up.” Click “Sign Up” and fill in the information necessary to finalize your account set up.
  • If you are unsure of your login information, please email StudentTickets@uky.edu with your full name, UK student ID number, and preferred email address. Your login information is unique to UK Athletics and is not the same as your University of Kentucky myUK username and password. For additional questions, you may reach the UK Ticket Office at (800) 928-2287 (Option 2).
  • We encourage you to test your log-in prior to your window opening by visiting My UK Athletics Student Account.
What should I do if a Smart Queue is trying to form and my system is moving slow?

In the event that a Smart Queue populates while trying to get your student ticket, here are some tips to help ensure you make it through the queue:

  • While the Queue is forming, DO NOT REFRESH OR TRY A DIFFERENT BROWSER. This may put you at risk of a further back position in the queue
  • Once in the Queue, DO NOT REFRESH OR TRY A DIFFERENT BROWSER. This may reposition you further back in the Queue.
  • If you receive an error message while trying to log in to your account, exit it out and try to click, “Claim/Buy Men’s Basketball Tickets.” Be sure to use this link if you are trying to claim or buy tickets as the sign in page is not designed for high volumes of traffic.
  • Once the Queue has formed, please be patient as the Queue will slowly start letting students in to claim or buy student tickets.
  • If reaching out to the Ticket Office for assistance during the Queue, please remain in the queue and we will get with you as soon as we can due to the high volume of customer service inquiries.
What if I buy a season pass and can't attend all games?

If you are unable to attend a game after you have claimed a ticket, you may transfer your ticket to another UK student once you have received your ticket barcode. To help us create the best game day atmosphere for our teams, we encourage you to make sure that any tickets you claim are actually used!

How do I sit with my friends at events?

Since seating is not assigned until arrival, you will still be able to sit with your friends, given you claim the same area and enter the venue together.

What if I purchase a season pass and don't claim a ticket during my specified window?

Ticket claim windows will be communicated prior to the start of each season, and a full calendar of claim dates by sport will be posted here once available. If you miss a specified priority window, you will still have the opportunity to claim a ticket on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last, prior to the event.

Can I transfer my tickets to someone else?

Once you have received your ticket barcode, you may electronically transfer your ticket to another UK student. The receiving student must be eligible for student tickets (full-time status) and have a valid UK student ID for entry. Screenshots will not be accepted at the gate with the adoption of SafeTix technology. To fight fraud, Ticketmaster launched SafeTix™, which uses an encrypted barcode that automatically refreshes every 15 seconds so the barcode cannot be stolen and used by another fan. For more information on SafeTix, visit www.UKathletics.com/MobileTickets.

When will single-game student tickets go on sale?

Following each claim period for season pass holders. The full calendar will be posted above closer to the start of the first claim window. Single-game tickets are made up of tickets held for single-game sales and tickets unclaimed by season pass holders. A limited number of single-game tickets will be available for each game and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last.

When will single-game guest tickets go on sale?

After students have access to purchase tickets, based on availability. Guest tickets are specially priced and do not require a student ID for admission. Students may sit with their guests, given they claim or purchase the same area and enter the venue together. A calendar will be posted once guest tickets go on sale. Guest tickets may not be available for every game, and prices will vary.

Who is eligible to purchase student tickets?

Full-time UK students with a valid UK Student ID are eligible to receive student ticket pricing and benefits. UK defines full-time status as 12 credit hours per semester for undergraduates, and 9 credit hours per semester for graduate students.

What if I will only be a full-time student for the fall semester?

Students may request a BBN Student Football Pass as well as single-game men’s basketball tickets, based on availability. Students must remain full-time in order to utilize student tickets.

Are student passes refundable?

Student passes are non-refundable. However, students who drop below full-time status or those who will no longer be attending UK, and therefore are no longer eligible, may request a refund before the seasons start. Refunds must be requested in writing to StudentTickets@uky.edu and include the student’s full name, UK student ID number, and reason for the request. Service charges are non-refundable. 

What if I require ADA (wheelchair accessible) seating?

UK Athletics will make every effort to accommodate patrons with disabilities, based on seating availability. Students who require accessible seating should contact the UK Ticket Office at (800) 928-2287 (Option 2) upon claiming a Pass ticket or purchasing a single-game student or guest ticket. Please contact the ticket office at least three business days prior to the event.

What is the K Fund and what student benefits are associated with making a gift?

The K Fund is the fundraising arm of the UK Athletics Department, responsible for providing the resources necessary to ensure our student-athletes have the opportunity to earn a first-class education and compete for championships. These resources are provided through student-athlete scholarships, state-of-the-art facilities and the financial support essential for UK Athletics’ 26-27 varsity sport programs to excel. Students investing will receive five K Fund bonus points that can be used after graduation to build their donor priority ranking, should they choose to become full season ticket holders. Students will also receive priority access to postseason football and men’s basketball tickets, based on availability. Other opportunities include a UK Athletics facility tour and a commemorative photo on Kroger Field!

More questions?

Contact the UK Ticket Office at (800) 928-2287 (Option 2). You may also reach us by email at StudentTickets@uky.edu. Please provide your full name and UK student ID number.

Eligibility

 

Full-time University of Kentucky students as well as BCTC students living in UK Campus Housing with a valid UK Student ID are eligible to receive student ticket pricing and benefits.

The University of Kentucky defines full-time status as:

  • Undergraduate: 12 Credit Hours per semester
  • Graduate: 9 Credit Hours per semester