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Kroger Field at C.M. Newton Grounds

Lexington

Stadium information

Type
stadium
Capacity
61,000
Opened
1973
Roof
Open Air
Surface
FieldTurf
Home teams
Kentucky Wildcats
League
NCAAF
Sports
Categories
sport_football
Timezone
America/New_York
Status
active
Address
[object Object]
Location
Lexington
Nicknames
Commonwealth

Lexington football stadium known for SEC football traditions.

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Home team history

  1. Kentucky Wildcats

    1973-present · NCAAF

Features · Architecture

Kroger Field

Architecture · Kroger Field, Lexington

Home of the Kentucky Wildcats — Bluegrass football under the lights in Lexington.

Features · History

Chair of Honor

History · Stadium / memorial area

The Chair of Honor — a Kentucky tribute recognizing those who served and the values of Wildcat Nation.

Commonwealth Stadium Historical Recognition

History · Stadium displays

Historical recognition of Commonwealth Stadium / Kroger Field — decades of Kentucky football on display.

SEC Color Barrier Statue

History · Stadium plaza

Statue commemorating Kentucky’s role in breaking the SEC color barrier — a landmark of football history.

Wildcat Statues

History · Stadium exterior

Wildcat statues outside Kroger Field — fierce symbols of Kentucky pride and a classic photo stop.

Features · Experience

Scratch the Wildcat

Experience · Field and concourse, gameday

Scratch the Wildcat — blue energy on the sideline and the face of Kentucky gameday.

Traditions

Cat Walk Iconic Must experience

Pregame · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The Wildcats arrive through cheering fans before entering Kroger Field.

My Old Kentucky Home Iconic Must experience

Songs & Music · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Fans sing "My Old Kentucky Home" before kickoff.

Pride of the Bluegrass Iconic Must experience

Performers · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The marching band's pregame show remains a staple of Kentucky football.

Entertainment

Kentucky Cheerleaders Iconic

Live Performance · Field and sidelines, gameday

Kentucky cheerleaders firing up Big Blue Nation on every gameday.

Kentucky Dance Team Iconic

Live Performance · Field level and concourse, gameday

Kentucky dance team performances energizing the crowd during timeouts.

Experiences

Keeneland During Football Weekend Iconic Must experience

Entertainment District · Keeneland, gameday weekend

Visit Keeneland during football weekend — Bluegrass tradition meets gameday.

Kentucky Bourbon Country Iconic Must experience

Entertainment District · Lexington and bourbon trail, gameday weekend

Experience Kentucky bourbon country — the spirit of the Bluegrass on gameday.

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