LEXINGTON, Ky. – Less than two weeks after a VRBO Citrus Bowl victory that capped the most successful season in four decades for Kentucky football, UK Athletics announced ticket information for the 2019 football season Friday.
The overall cost of season tickets and parking will be adjusted to reflect an eighth home game at Kroger Field this season, in addition to sales tax levied on event tickets by the state of Kentucky last year. K Fund donations will remain unchanged except for select upper-level seating areas where the donation has been reduced or eliminated altogether.
Additionally, as part of the annual early renewal incentives campaign, UK Athletics is excited to announce that 2018 season ticket holders will have access to special pricing during an Early Signing Period. Season ticket holders who renew by Feb. 1 will be able to lock in their 2019 tickets and parking at 2018 prices, plus the addition of sales tax. Renewing by Feb. 1 will provide the opportunity to receive eight home games for the price of seven.
“The investment of our season ticket holders is the foundation of both the success of our football program this season and its continued growth in the future,” Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart said. “We deeply appreciate the support of the Big Blue Nation and thank our season ticket holders for making 2018 a special season. It was important to us to demonstrate that gratitude by offering 2019 season tickets at a special price during this Early Signing Period.”
2019 Season Ticket Pricing (Plus Applicable Per-Seat K Fund Donations)
Early Signing Period – Prices available to 2018 season ticket holders that renew by Feb. 1.
- Premium Seating – $371
- Standard – $329
- North 200-Level Corner – $254
New Season Ticket Sales and Renewals after Feb. 1 – View a 2019 season pricing chart here.
- Premium Seating – $410
- Standard – $365
- North 200-Level Corner – $280
2019 Parking Pricing (Plus Applicable Per-Permit K Fund Donations)
Early Signing Period – Prices available to 2018 season ticket holders that renew by Feb. 1.
- Parking Lots – $280
- Parking Structures – $168
- Bluegrass RV Lot – $700
New Season Parking Sales and Renewals after Feb. 1 – View a 2019 season parking map here.
- Parking Lots – $320
- Parking Structures – $192
- Bluegrass RV Lot – $800
The renewal deadline for 2019 football season tickets is Friday, April 12. Renewals will be available online beginning Saturday through each season ticket holder’s My UK Account at UKathletics.com/renew, while paper invoices will be mailed in late February. Payment plan options are available online, starting with a five-month payment plan with the first installment due upon signup. The deadline to sign up for the five-month payment plan coincides with the end of the Early Signing Period on Feb. 1.
Suite renewals will be invoiced separately, and suite holders will receive an email later this month when suite renewals are available online.
New season tickets will go on sale Feb. 8, at which point fans will be able to browse the Kentucky Football Virtual Venue to view seats, and work together with a personal ticket representative to compare and purchase available seat locations. Fans can gain priority access to the best seat locations prior to the public on-sale date and earn exclusive incentives by placing a $50 per seat deposit or by contacting the UK Sales Office at (800) 928-2287 (Option 1). Special season ticket discounts are available to regular, full-time University of Kentucky faculty and staff as well as K Club Varsity Letter Association members.
Kentucky football will play eight home games this fall for the first time since 2015. The Wildcats’ strong home slate features matchups against Southeastern Conference foes Florida (Sept. 14), Arkansas (Oct. 12), Missouri (Oct. 26) and Tennessee (Nov. 9) and a Senior Day showdown with in-state rival Louisville on Nov. 30. Toledo (Aug. 31), Eastern Michigan (Sept. 7) and UT Martin (Nov. 23) round out the home schedule.
Once again, UK Athletics will offer a variety of season ticket holder benefits, including the opportunity to order additional single-game tickets at exclusive prices in advance of the general public and recognition on the Kentucky Farm Bureau “Wall of Commitment” inside Kroger Field. Click here to view a complete list of 2019 season ticket holder benefits. The following exclusive incentives will be also be available to fans who renew season tickets or purchase new season tickets prior to the following dates:
- Benchmark 1: Renew by Feb. 1 (Not Valid On New Sales):
- Receive five (5) bonus K Fund priority points**
- Early Signing Period pricing, with eight home games for the price of seven
- Ability to renew through a five-month, no-interest payment plan
- Priority access to tickets to Kentucky football’s Blue-White game, prior to the general public, while supplies lasts
- Plus, all benefits in Benchmark 2 and 3
- Benchmark 2: Renew or purchase by Mar. 8:
- Entry to win an invitation to an exclusive live recording of the Mark Stoops Radio Show
- Ability to renew through a four-month, no-interest payment plan
- Plus, all benefits in Benchmark 3
- Benchmark 3: Renew or purchase by Apr. 12:
- Receive two (2) complimentary tickets to UK Athletics’ annual CATSPY Awards in mid April
- Receive an exclusive UK Football Season Ticket Holder window decal
- Invitation to the 2019 Kentucky football season ticket holder facility tour
- Entry into “Season Ticket Surprise” drawings, including access to premium seating and suite tickets, autographed Kentucky football memorabilia and complimentary tickets to away-games
**Bonus K Fund priority points will be added Feb. 1 to all accounts and will count towards priority rankings for the 2019-20 men’s basketball upper-level seat selection process. Visit UKathletics.com/RuppRenovation for more information.
Prior to the April 12 renewal deadline, season ticket holders may contact the ticket office at (800) 928-2287 (Option 4) to check current seating availability in open areas of the stadium. Season ticket holders may lock in new seat locations with their renewal payment.
After the April 12 renewal deadline, season ticket holders who have renewed their seats will also have the opportunity to participate in Kentucky’s optional seat upgrade process at UKathletics.com/upgrade. Those interested in participating in the process should opt in now by answering the appropriate question as part of the online renewal process or by checking the box on the back of their paper renewal invoice. Those who opt in will receive a seat selection appointment time in May and will be able to browse the Kentucky Football Virtual Venue and select upgraded seats from the entire inventory of available seats at that time.
Single-game ticket information will be released at a later date. A variable pricing model implemented based on fan feedback will be in place based on seating location and opponent to best reflect the value of each ticket and protect the investment of season ticket holders.
Student season ticket information for 2019 will be released at a later date at UKStudentTix.com, and students will receive more information by email in the spring.
The Kentucky football team finished the 2018 season ranked No. 11 in the Amway Coaches Poll, the program’s first ranking in final polls since the 1984 season and its highest since the 1977. The Cats’ record after defeating Penn State in the Citrus Bowl is 10-3, giving UK just the third 10-win season in school history.
