SEC GamedayLexington City Guide
A neutral fan guide to game weekends in Lexington, home of Kentucky.
Getting There
- Blue Grass Airport is just west of town, near Keeneland.
The Stadium and Campus
Kroger Field is on the University of Kentucky campus, south of downtown Lexington.
Game Day Parking
- Kroger Field lots open at 8 a.m. on game day. Check ukathletics.com’s football gameday page for details.
Where to Stay
- Downtown Lexington and the Distillery District.
- Areas near campus along South Limestone and Nicholasville Road.
Food and Drink
- Keeneland Track Kitchen for an early cafeteria-style breakfast.
- Winchell’s on Southland Drive.
- Dudley’s on Short for dinner, with brunch on weekends.
- Goodfellas Pizzeria and The Elkhorn Tavern in the Distillery District.
On a Non-Game Day
- Keeneland racecourse.
- Kentucky Horse Park, a working horse farm with a museum.
- The Distillery District.
Kentucky Team Page
Schedule, results and more for Kentucky.
Sources: UK football gameday info; VisitLEX football season guide; VisitLEX best of Lexington; Dudley’s on Short; SEC facilities list (Wikipedia). Checked Oct. 28, 2026. Hours change, so call ahead.
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