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2024 Kentucky Football Game Promotions
LEXINGTON, Ky – Kentucky football’s promotional schedule for the eight-game, 2024 home slate at Kroger Field has been announced. UK Athletics also announced dates for mini-packs and single-game ticket sales on Friday.
Single-game tickets for Kentucky’s games vs. Southern Miss, South Carolina, Ohio, Vanderbilt and Murray State go on sale to the public starting on Friday, July 19 at 9 a.m. ET exclusively online at Ticketmaster.com.
Based on availability, tickets for the eagerly anticipated home matchups vs. Georgia, Auburn and Louisville will go on sale to the public beginning Friday, August 9 at 9 a.m. ET.
With strong demand continuing for all ticket options, inventory for Kentucky’s Southeastern Conference and non-conference rivalry games is expected to be extremely limited, and there is no guarantee that tickets will be available on August 9. Fans are encouraged to consider season ticket options to secure tickets for those games.
Kentucky will face a demanding home schedule in 2024. The Cats host the Southeastern Conference Championship runner-up Georgia as well as intrastate rival Louisville in Lexington this year. Southeastern Conference opponents South Carolina, Vanderbilt, and Auburn will also visit Kroger Field this season.
Southern Miss – Aug. 31 at 7:45 p.m.
UK will host Southern Miss in both teams’ season opener. The contest against Southern Miss will also be Girl Scouts Day, with scouts from across the state having access to specially-priced tickets. Contact Makenna Miller at makenna.miller@uky.edu or 859-562-2058.
The season opener will also be Wildcat Marching Band Honor Day. For more details, visit finearts.uky.edu/music/events/wildcat-marching-band-honor-day.
South Carolina – Sept. 7 at 3:30 p.m.
UK hosts South Carolina to start the SEC schedule. The second game of the season will serve as Extra Yard for Teachers. Teachers and school employees, in addition to University of Kentucky faculty and staff will be able to purchase specially priced tickets. More details, including the exclusive online ordering link, will be released here soon. Purchases will be restricted to those with Kentucky public school email address domains (@COUNTY.kyschools.us”). University of Kentucky faculty & staff purchases will be restricted to those with a UK email address (“@uky.edu”). Contact Makenna Miller at makenna.miller@uky.edu or 859-562-2058 for questions and to add your school or school district’s email domain to the list of eligible purchasers. As tickets are limited for this contest, this offer will also be valid for the Murray State game on Nov. 16.
Georgia – Sept. 14 7:30 p.m.
UK welcomes the SEC foe Georgia into Kroger Field. Fans can guarantee tickets for this highly anticipated matchup by purchasing a season ticket package.
Ohio – Sept. 21 at 12:45 p.m.
Kentucky’s third home game of the season will serve as Family Weekend. Hosted by the UK Parent & Family Association, Family Weekend welcomes families of UK students to campus for a weekend full of fall activities. For more information, visit https://families.uky.edu/family-weekend
The contest against Ohio will also be Boy Scouts Day, with scouts from across the state having access to specially-priced tickets. For more information contact Alex Geisel at alex.geisel@uky.edu or 859-218-4977.
The game against Ohio will also be Kentucky Cheer Youth Day (pregame), with cheerleaders from across the area invited to attend. More information about Kentucky Cheer Youth Day will be announced at a later date.
UK Athletics will also formally induct its 2024 Hall of Fame class in September, and the newest inductees will be recognized on the field during the Ohio game.
Vanderbilt – Oct. 12 FLEX
UK’s 109th annual Homecoming will take place as the Wildcats play Vanderbilt at Kroger Field. Fellow alumni and friends will gather in Lexington for fun and fellowship as UK will celebrate the 109th University of Kentucky Homecoming. Visit UKHomecoming.com for more information as well as a schedule of events.
Kentucky and Vanderbilt get together on the gridiron on Oct. 12th during Ag Roundup weekend on the UK campus. Ag Roundup welcomes alumni and friends of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. For more information, visit https://alumni.ca.uky.edu/roundup.
The matchup with Vanderbilt on Oct. 12th will also be Youth Sports and Activities Day, where youth teams from across the area will be eligible for specially-priced tickets. For more information, contact Caleb Young at caleb.young@uky.edu or (859) 218-4978. This offer is also valid for the Murray State game on Nov. 16th.
Auburn – Oct. 12 NIGHT
The Cats welcome Auburn into Lexington on Oct. 12th. Secure your tickets to experience Kroger Field under the lights by purchasing a season ticket package.
Murray St. – Nov. 16 1:30 p.m.
UK faces off against Murray St. on Nov 16th marking Heroes Day & Salute to Veterans. Members of Heroes Day groups (military, law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and government employees) are eligible to purchase specially-priced tickets with details coming soon.
The game against Murray St. will also be Twirler for a Day, and you can find more information at https://finearts.uky.edu/music/events/twirler-day.
The Nov. 16th game will also be Kentucky Dance Youth Day, with dance teams from across the area invited to attend. More information about this event will be announced at a later date.
UK will also be continuing its celebration of Extra Yard for Teachers as well as Youth Sports & Activities Day, both with special ticket offers. For more information, contact the UK Ticket Sales team at (859) 257-1818, option 1.
Louisville – Nov. 30 FLEX
Closing out the home and regular season schedule the Cats host Louisville for the Battle of the Bluegrass on Nov. 30th. UK will celebrate the 2024 senior class during the Senior Day Ceremony festivities taking place before the game.
| Kentucky Football Home Game Promotions Schedule | |||
| Date | Kickoff Time | Opponent | Promotion |
| Aug. 31 | 7:45 p.m. ET | SOUTHERN MISS | Girl Scouts Day + Wildcat Marching Band Honor Day |
| Sept. 7 | 3:30 p.m. ET | SOUTH CAROLINA | Extra Yard for Teachers |
| Sept. 14 | 7:30 p.m. ET | GEORGIA | |
| Sept. 21 | 12:45 p.m. ET | OHIO | Family Weekend, Boy Scouts Day, Cheer Day, UK Athletics Hall of Fame |
| Oct. 12 | Flex | VANDERBILT | Homecoming, Ag Roundup, Youth Sports and Activities Day |
| Oct. 26 | Night | AUBURN | |
| Nov. 16 | 1:30 p.m. ET | MURRAY STATE | Heroes Day & Salute to Veterans, Twirler for a Day, Dance Day, Extra Yard for Teachers and Youth Sports and Activities Day Continued |
| Nov. 30 | Flex | LOUISVILLE | Senior Day |
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Kentucky man arrested after police said he was riding horse while intoxicated
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKRC) — A Kentucky man was arrested Thursday after police said he was riding a horse while intoxicated, reports WBKO.
Bowling Green police said they found 48-year-old Jorge Luis Hernandez on a horse, partially slumped over, as it walked along a road. He and the horse then began traveling on a sidewalk, according to an arrest record.
Police said Hernandez had a “strong odor of alcoholic beverage” and had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and delayed movements. Hernandez said he had just left the liquor store and had a liquor store bag tied to the horse’s saddle.
Hernandez was arrested and charged with operating a non-motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicants.
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Kentucky Newsmakers 3/29: Senate Candidate Charles Booker; Kentucky League of Cities Pres. Mayor Paul Sandefur
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky Senate candidate Charles Booker and Beaver Dam Mayor and Kentucky League of Cities President Paul Sandefur.
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Kentucky among Southeastern states receiving FEMA disaster recovery funding
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the approval of nearly $23 million in funding to support natural disaster recovery throughout the Southeast.
Kentucky is among several states receiving funds for state-managed recovery programs after Hurricane Helene and other past disasters hit the Southeast, a news release from FEMA said.
According to FEMA, Kentucky, Florida and Tennessee will administer more than $2.1 million for disaster unemployment assistance to help those who may not be able to work as a direct result of a disaster.
Kentucky, alongside Georgia and Tennessee, was also awarded $2.4 million to fund crisis counseling and mental health support.
The funds will help pay for counselors and other services to help people with disaster-related stress and trauma, according to FEMA.
More information about state-managed recovery programs funded by FEMA can be found on the agency’s website.
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