Kentucky is keeping kickoff on the board for Saturday night, but it’s also making sure fans know what they’re walking into at Kroger Field.
UK Athletics said the football game against LSU remains set for 7 p.m. ET for now, even with rainy and windy conditions expected during portions of Saturday. The department said it is watching the weather closely and will pass along any changes if conditions shift.
One immediate adjustment is already in place: the halftime drone show has been pushed to a future home game because of the forecast.
Fans heading to the sold-out game should plan for wet weather. UK Team Shop locations outside Gate 4 and inside Kroger Field along the concourses will sell rain gear, including blue ponchos, while supplies last as part of the Blue-Out theme. Umbrellas will not be allowed inside the stadium.
Kentucky Athletics also urged fans to dress for cooler temperatures, secure tents, canopies and other loose tailgating items, and make sure nothing unsecured is left behind before entering Kroger Field. The Cat Walk could also be moved indoors to Nutter Field House if weather requires it, with more information to come if that happens.
With the Keeneland Fall Meet in full swing and a busy weekend expected around Lexington, the school is telling fans to build in extra time, arrive early and keep an eye on official Kentucky Athletics channels for updates. Those attending both Keeneland and the game are encouraged to use the Kroger Field-Keeneland shuttle connector.
Traffic and parking will be tight around campus, and UK is asking permit holders to review game-day routes to their assigned lots before leaving home. It also warned non-permitted and non-game day traffic to stay away from the area around Kroger Field and the athletics facilities, especially Alumni Drive and Cooper Drive, because those routes are being prioritized for permitted vehicles.
Fans without parking permits can look at the non-permit football parking map or consider the reserved single-game lot for $50 per vehicle at the William T. Young Library lots at Woodland and Columbia avenues. Parking Structure 6 is also available free while space remains.
Those with permits for the newly expanded Parking Structure 7 can enter and exit via Complex Drive or Sports Center Drive, though UK expects heavier traffic in that area and said delays are likely. Fans are being told to follow traffic personnel and be patient.
Because of construction near the UK Medical Campus, University Drive should be avoided. Cooper Drive will close four hours before kickoff.
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