.jpg&w=1920&q=30)
Venue · Lexington, KY
Kroger Field Events & Tickets
- Oct24SatTickets
- Nov14SatTickets
- Nov28SatTickets
- Nov28SatTickets
About Kroger Field
Kroger Field, also known as Commonwealth Stadium, is a stadium in Lexington, Kentucky, United States, located on the campus of the University of Kentucky that primarily serves as the home field for the Kentucky Wildcats football team. The stadium is located at the corner of Alumni Drive and University Drive in Lexington. The playing surface is named C. M. Newton Grounds in honor of the late UK athletic director and former baseball and basketball player C. M. Newton. Built in 1973, it is the newest football stadium in the Southeastern Conference, as measured by date of original construction. The original capacity for the stadium was 57,800. In the stadium's first game, played on September 15, 1973, the Wildcats defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 31–26.
Getting there
🅿️ Parking
- Blue LotCar park200 m · 3 min walk
- Orange LotCar park200 m · 3 min walk
- Multi-storey car park280 m · 5 min walk
- Garage AMulti-storey car park380 m · 6 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Kroger Field
Check prices ↗- Ronald McDonald HouseGuest house710 m · 12 min walk
- Hampton Inn Lexington Medical CenterHotel1.2 km · 20 min walk
- Holiday Inn Express & SuitesHotel1.6 km · 26 min walk
- TruHotel1.7 km · 27 min walk
- The Campbell HouseHotel2 km
- Home2 SuitesHotel2 km
🛏️ Hotels near Kroger Field
Check prices ↗Artists & teams coming to Kroger Field
More venues in Lexington
Other venues in Lexington
Kroger Field: FAQs
What's on at Kroger Field?
Kroger Field has 4 upcoming events. Next up: Kentucky Wildcats Football vs. Vanderbilt Commodores Football on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Where is Kroger Field?
Kroger Field is located at 1540 University Dr, Lexington, KY, 40506.
How big is Kroger Field?
Kroger Field has a capacity of around 61,000.
Is there parking at Kroger Field?
Fans without season parking permits are encouraged to take advantage of the following free single-game parking options: Parking Structure #2 - Accessible from University Drive near the W.T. Young Library Parking Structure #3 - Kentucky Clinic parking off Virginia Avenue Parking Structure #6 - On the corner of Virginia Avenue and Press Avenue All parking lots open at 8 a.m. ET on game day. For more information about single-game parking, visit UKathletics.com/GameDay.
Does Kroger Field have accessible seating?
A variety of ADA seating options are available. Patrons requiring accessible seating should call the UK Ticket Office at (800) 928-2287 if online seating is sold out.
When is the Kroger Field box office open?
Joe Craft Center Ticket Office: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET Kroger Field Ticket Office: Opens 4 hours prior to kickoff and closes 5 minutes into the third quarter.
Which hotels are closest to Kroger Field?
The closest places to stay are Ronald McDonald House (710 m), Hampton Inn Lexington Medical Center (1.2 km), and Holiday Inn Express & Suites (1.6 km).
When did Kroger Field open?
Kroger Field opened in 1973.
Which teams or companies are based at Kroger Field?
Kroger Field is the home of Kentucky Wildcats football.