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The Wildcats are home at Kroger Field. Friends or family driving into Lexington for the game? Send them this page, or find a ride into town.
Kentucky football: Go Big Blue
Big Blue Nation is one of the most loyal fan bases in college sports, and fall Saturdays at Kroger Field prove it is not only about basketball. The Cat Walk, "My Old Kentucky Home" before kickoff, and a sea of blue in the Bluegrass make Lexington a great football town. BBN follows the Wildcats all over the SEC.
2026 Kentucky Wildcats football schedule
| Date | Opponent | Where | Time / Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 5 | vs Youngstown State | Lexington, KY | Home | W 45-13 |
| Sat, Sep 12 | vs Alabama | Lexington, KY | Home | L 17-45 |
| Sat, Sep 19 | at Texas A&M | College Station, TX | Away | W 31-21 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | vs South Alabama | Lexington, KY | Home | 12:45 PM ET |
| Sat, Oct 3 | at South Carolina | Columbia, SC | Away | 4:15 PM ET |
| Sat, Oct 10 | vs LSU | Lexington, KY | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 17 | at Oklahoma | Norman, OK | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Oct 24 | vs Vanderbilt | Lexington, KY | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 7 | at Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 14 | vs Florida | Lexington, KY | Home | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 21 | at Missouri | Columbia, MO | Away | Time TBA |
| Sat, Nov 28 | vs Louisville | Lexington, KY | Home | Time TBA |
Kickoff times shown in ET (Lexington time). Times marked TBA are set by the TV networks 6 to 12 days before the game.
Kentucky away-game road trips from Lexington
| Game day | Route | Distance | Drive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 19 | Lexington to College Station, TX | 984 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Lexington to Columbia, SC | 413 mi | 7 hr | Find a ride |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Lexington to Norman, OK | 853 mi | fly | |
| Sat, Nov 7 | Lexington to Knoxville, TN | 171 mi | 2 hr 50 min | Find a ride |
| Sat, Nov 21 | Lexington to Columbia, MO | 462 mi | 7 hr 25 min | Find a ride |
Most students leave late Friday or early Saturday and head back Sunday. A full car splits the gas four or five ways.
How ThumbRides works for away games
- 1Drivers post their open seats. Already driving to the game? Post the trip from Lexington with your departure time and a per-seat share of the gas.
- 2Riders claim a seat. Search the route, check the driver's profile and reviews, and request a seat. No car on campus needed.
- 3Split the gas, enjoy the game. Pay the driver directly. ThumbRides is free and never takes a cut.
Frequently asked questions
How do Kentucky students get to away games?
Most drive. ThumbRides lets Wildcats fans who are already driving from Lexington post their open seats, and students without a car grab one and split the gas. There are no booking fees.
When do rides to Kentucky away games leave?
For a Saturday game most cars leave Lexington late Friday or early Saturday morning, depending on the distance and kickoff time, and come back Sunday.
Which 2026 Kentucky away games are drivable?
South Carolina in Columbia, SC (413 mi); Tennessee in Knoxville, TN (171 mi); Missouri in Columbia, MO (462 mi). The longest drive is Missouri at about 7 hr 25 min.
What does it cost?
ThumbRides is free. The driver sets a per-seat share of the gas, within the IRS cost-sharing limit, and riders pay the driver directly. ThumbRides never takes a cut.
Is it safe to ride with another student?
Drivers and riders have profiles with verified phone numbers, reviews, and vehicle details, and every trip can be shared live with a friend or parent.
Got a car and a ticket?
Fill your empty seats with Wildcats fans and let them cover the gas.