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My Old Kentucky Home
Fans sing "My Old Kentucky Home" before kickoff.
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1973Opened
61,000Capacity
Open AirRoof
FieldTurfSurface
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The basics
About Kroger Field at C.M. Newton Grounds
Lexington football stadium known for SEC football traditions.
- Type
- stadium
- League
- NCAAF
- Nicknames
- Commonwealth
- Location
- Lexington
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
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Don’t miss
Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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PerformersIconic
Pride of the Bluegrass
The marching band's pregame show remains a staple of Kentucky football.
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Keeneland During Football Weekend
Visit Keeneland during football weekend — Bluegrass tradition meets gameday.
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Kentucky Bourbon Country
Experience Kentucky bourbon country — the spirit of the Bluegrass on gameday.
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Live PerformanceIconic
Kentucky Cheerleaders
Kentucky cheerleaders firing up Big Blue Nation on every gameday.
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Kentucky Dance Team
Kentucky dance team performances energizing the crowd during timeouts.
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Architecture
Joe Craft Football Training Center
Kentucky’s football training facility adjacent to Kroger Field.
Architecture
Kroger Field
Home of the Kentucky Wildcats — Bluegrass football under the lights in Lexington.
History
Chair of Honor
The Chair of Honor — a Kentucky tribute recognizing those who served and the values of Wildcat Nation.
History
Commonwealth Stadium Historical Recognition
Historical recognition of Commonwealth Stadium / Kroger Field — decades of Kentucky football on display.
History
SEC Color Barrier Statue
Statue commemorating Kentucky’s role in breaking the SEC color barrier — a landmark of football history.
Experience
Scratch the Wildcat
Scratch the Wildcat — blue energy on the sideline and the face of Kentucky gameday.
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Historic Marker
Bear Bryant Tribute
Recognition of Paul “Bear” Bryant, who coached Kentucky before his Alabama dynasty.
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Rituals
Cat Walk
The Wildcats’ gameday walk through fans into Kroger Field.
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Historic Marker
Champions Plaza
Outdoor plaza celebrating Kentucky championship history near Kroger Field.
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Displays
Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame
Hall honoring Wildcat greats across sports, including Kentucky football legends.
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Displays
Legacy Wall
Wall honoring Kentucky football history and standout Wildcats.
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Rituals
Wildcat Marching Band
The Pride of the Bluegrass — Kentucky’s marching band on Kroger Field Saturdays.
Statue
Wildcat Statues
Wildcat statues outside Kroger Field — fierce symbols of Kentucky pride and a classic photo stop.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- 1973-presentKentucky WildcatsNCAAF
Getting there
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