Stadiums / Kroger Field at C.M. Newton Grounds
Kroger Field at C.M. Newton Grounds
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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
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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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