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Kroger Field

Lexington, Kentucky · kentucky

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 6" x 12"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
SEC clear bag policy applies at Kroger Field (adopted for football in 2018, in place for all UK home games). Each fan may carry one large clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or a 12"x6"x12" clear bag – plus a small clutch not exceeding 4.5"x6.5". No outside food or drink.
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Parking lots open at 8 a.m. on game day; tailgate at the back of your vehicle. Season-long setup begins Saturday, August 9 at 8 a.m. (2026 date TBA); Cooper Drive setup occurs on the Fridays before game day at noon.

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Getting in

Gates. All public gates open 1.5 hours (90 minutes) prior to kickoff; Gates 4, 9, 12 and the suites open two (2) hours prior to kickoff.. Gates 4, 9, 12 and suites open 2 hours (120 min) before kickoff; all other public gates open 1.5 hours (90 min) before. Gate 1 is dedicated to student entry only (valid UK student ID + mobile ticket). Medically necessary entry is via Gates 1.5, 3.5 or 9.5..
Transit. $1 per person each way, paid onboard (exact change appreciated). Virginia Ave. Shuttle begins 2 hours before kickoff; Downtown Route begins 3 hours before kickoff; both are suspended 30 minutes after kickoff and resume post-game from the start of the 4th quarter until 1 hour after the game. Provided by Lextran.
Tailgating. Tailgating is permitted in the parking lots. Only pop-up tents are allowed; any tent/structure requiring stakes more than 4 inches deep is not permitted on UK grounds and permanent tailgating structures are prohibited. Tailgate at the back of your vehicle. Tailgating lines are in place in the Green, Blue, and Orange Lots. Tents on green space may be no larger than 10'x10' unless approved. All tents/trailers must be tagged with Name, Phone Number, and Email Address (tags available at Kroger Field Gate 1 starting July 21, or use your own); untagged items are subject to removal. 'Call Before You Stake' – stakes deeper than 4 inches require UK Athletics approval (859-218-3716); do not stake near tree roots; do not block parking spaces or drive lanes. No parking on green space between the Green, Red, and Blue lots. Portable generators must be UK-approved and rated 60DB or less. Music must be confined to your tailgate area; live bands/DJs require UK approval. Caterers need proper parking permits. Pop-up/portable restrooms brought by tailgaters are prohibited. Golf carts, motorized scooters, coolers, and mopeds are prohibited throughout the complex.
Accessibility. With a valid state-issued handicap hang tag, fans may park in the single-game reserved lots at the corner of Woodland Ave and Columbia Ave near William T. Young Library (206-vehicle capacity, $50 per vehicle, card payment only); once full, guests are directed to Parking Structures 2 or 6. A shuttle runs from the reserved lots to Gate 6 beginning 3 hours before kickoff, with return shuttles from the end of the 3rd/4th quarter until 30-60 minutes after the game. A limited-mobility guest golf-cart shuttle runs from Gate 6 to any other stadium gate. Guests with medically necessary equipment (wheelchairs, canes, breastfeeding equipment, epi-pens, etc.) enter through Gates 1.5, 3.5 or 9.5 where bags are searched and tagged. Guest Services booths are outside Gates 1, 4, 9 & 12 and on the concourses. Contact the UK ticket office (859-257-1818) for accessible seating.
Entry. No re-entry: per SEC policy, once admitted no ticket holder may exit and re-enter Kroger Field on the same ticket. All spectators must have a valid ticket regardless of age; infants 12 months and under may use a $15 lap ticket (game-day only, purchased at the ticket office between Gates 9 & 10). Students may enter only through Gate 1 with a valid UK student ID and mobile ticket. Guests with medically necessary equipment enter through Gates 1.5, 3.5 or 9.5. Fans should enter at the assigned gate listed on their mobile ticket. Golf carts/motorized scooters are prohibited throughout the complex.

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Food worth the line

Concession stands throughout Kroger Field offer specialty and Kentucky Proud items; credit cards are accepted at most stands and Kroger Field is not a cashless venue. Alcohol (beer and seltzer) is sold with a limit of 2 per transaction and ID checks; football alcohol sales end at the end of the 3rd quarter. Food trucks are located outside Gate 4 in Chevy Park (their items may not be brought inside). Complimentary water tanks are available on both the lower and upper concourse.

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Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Kroger Field?

Kroger Field requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12". SEC clear bag policy applies at Kroger Field (adopted for football in 2018, in place for all UK home games). Each fan may carry one large clear bag – either a one-gallon Ziploc-style bag or a 12"x6"x12" clear bag – plus a small clutch not exceeding 4.5"x6.5". A clear bag must be clear top-to-bottom; up to a 2" trim/border is generally acceptable. Non-compliant bags (empty or not) may not be carried inside compliant clear bags. Backpacks and drawstring/cinch bags, even clear ones, are not permitted. EXCEPTIONS: the small clutch (max 4.5"x6.5") is allowed; diaper/baby items must be carried in a clear bag (diaper bags are not treated as medically necessary); medically necessary bags must be clear, may not exceed 12"x6"x12", cannot be a backpack/drawstring, and enter via Special Accommodations Gates 1.5, 3.5, and 9.5; credentialed media/staff bags are searched and tagged. Bags left unattended at gates are disposed of.

Can you bring outside food into Kroger Field?

Outside food and drinks (including alcoholic beverages) and outside food/drink containers (including hard-shell koozies) are prohibited inside Kroger Field. Fans may bring one unopened bottle of water smaller than one liter; empty plastic water bottles smaller than a liter are permitted and may be refilled inside (empty glass, aluminum, or hard-shell containers are not permitted). Complimentary water is available on the concourses. Food and drink purchased from the food trucks outside Gate 4 cannot be brought into the stadium.

When do gates open at Kroger Field?

All public gates open 1.5 hours (90 minutes) prior to kickoff; Gates 4, 9, 12 and the suites open two (2) hours prior to kickoff..

Where do you park for a kentucky game?

Kroger Field has on-site lots including Blue Lot (incl. Blue Disabled, Blue VIP), Green Lot, Red Lot (incl. Red Disabled, Red VIP), Orange Lot, Purple Lot / Arboretum, Yellow Lot (Parking Structure #1), Yellow/Red Lot, White/Green Lot. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through the parking widget on this page.