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Overview
Kentucky plays home football games at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky.. Through the game on Sat., Oct. 24, Kentucky is 7-1 overall and 5-1 in SEC play. The team has an open date on Oct. 31.
Quick Facts
- Nickname: Wildcats
- Home stadium: Kroger Field
- City: Lexington, Ky.
- 2026 record: 7-1 (5-1 SEC)
- Next game: Sat., Nov. 7, at Tennessee
- Official athletics site: ukathletics.com
2026 Football Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result / Kickoff | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat., Sept. 5 | vs. Youngstown State | Lexington, Ky. | W 45-13 | — |
| Sat., Sept. 12 | vs. Alabama | Lexington, Ky. | L 17-45 | — |
| Sat., Sept. 19 | at Texas A&M | College Station, Texas | W 31-21 | — |
| Sat., Sept. 26 | vs. South Alabama | Lexington, Ky. | W 45-21 | — |
| Sat., Oct. 3 | at South Carolina | Columbia, S.C. | W 35-34 (OT) | — |
| Sat., Oct. 10 | vs. LSU | Lexington, Ky. | W 35-34 (OT) | — |
| Sat., Oct. 17 | at Oklahoma | Norman, Okla. | W 21-13 | — |
| Sat., Oct. 24 | vs. Vanderbilt | Lexington, Ky. | W 34-17 | — |
| Sat., Nov. 7 | at Tennessee | Knoxville, Tenn. | 6:15 p.m. ET, ESPN | — |
| Sat., Nov. 14 | vs. Florida | Lexington, Ky. | Time TBA | — |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | at Missouri | Columbia, Mo. | Time TBA | — |
| Sat., Nov. 28 | vs. Louisville | Lexington, Ky. | Time TBA | — |
Schedule and results checked Oct. 28, 2026 against the ESPN college football schedule feed and the SEC’s official TV schedule. Results show Kentucky’s score first. Kickoff times are Eastern. TBA times are set by the SEC and its TV partners.
Lexington City Guide
Where to eat, stay and tailgate in Lexington.
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