SEC Matchups
Kentucky vs Louisville
Next meeting · 2026 season
| Date | Week | Fixture | Venue | TV | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-28 | 13 | Kroger Field | UPCOMING | Game page |
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Kentucky Wildcats | 17 | Series level |
 Louisville Cardinals | 17 |
Meetings since 1915: 34. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Louisville has won the last 2 meetings.
17-17 Regular season
6-4 Last 10
28-27 Avg score
5 Longest Kentucky win run
Biggest Kentucky win 73-0 in 1922, a 73-point margin.
Biggest Kentucky loss 0-41 in 2025, a 41-point margin.
Every Kentucky vs Louisville meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Louisville win | Louisville | 0-41 |
| 2024 | Louisville win | Lexington | 14-41 |
| 2023 | Kentucky win | Louisville | 38-31 |
| 2022 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 26-13 |
| 2021 | Kentucky win | Louisville | 52-21 |
| 2019 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 45-13 |
| 2018 | Kentucky win | Louisville | 56-10 |
| 2017 | Louisville win | Lexington | 17-44 |
| 2016 | Kentucky win | Louisville | 41-38 |
| 2015 | Louisville win | Lexington | 24-38 |
| 2014 | Louisville win | Louisville | 40-44 |
| 2013 | Louisville win | Lexington | 13-27 |
| 2012 | Louisville win | Louisville | 14-32 |
| 2011 | Louisville win | Lexington | 17-24 |
| 2010 | Kentucky win | Louisville | 23-16 |
| 2009 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 31-27 |
| 2008 | Kentucky win | Louisville | 27-2 |
| 2007 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 40-34 |
| 2006 | Louisville win | Louisville | 28-59 |
| 2005 | Louisville win | Lexington | 24-31 |
| 2004 | Louisville win | Louisville | 0-28 |
| 2003 | Louisville win | Lexington | 24-40 |
| 2002 | Kentucky win | Louisville | 22-17 |
| 2001 | Louisville win | Lexington | 10-36 |
| 2000 | Louisville win | Louisville | 34-40 |
| 1999 | Louisville win | Lexington | 28-56 |
| 1998 | Kentucky win | Louisville | 68-34 |
| 1997 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 38-24 |
| 1996 | Louisville win | Lexington | 14-38 |
| 1995 | Louisville win | Lexington | 10-13 |
| 1994 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 20-14 |
| 1924 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 29-0 |
| 1922 | Kentucky win | Lexington | 73-0 |
| 1915 | Kentucky win | Louisville | 15-0 |
Scores from the Kentucky perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1915.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
The series since 1915 is level at 17-17. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Kentucky and Louisville meet.
How to watch Kentucky vs Louisville
When Kentucky and Louisville are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Kentucky radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Kentucky vs Louisville time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Kentucky this season
Follow Kentucky in the title race on the SEC standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the SEC rivalry pages, or browse every SEC matchup.
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Kentucky vs Louisville: the essentials
Kentucky Wildcats vs Louisville Cardinals is a non-conference matchup that sets the SEC against the ACC (Power 4). The series since 1915 is level at 17-17. Across 34 meetings on record the series is level, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Kentucky vs Louisville head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Kentucky Wildcats team hub, the SEC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Louisville against the whole conference, see Louisville vs the SEC.
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Frequently asked questions
When does Kentucky play Louisville next?
The next meeting is Saturday, November 28, at Kroger Field. It is Week 13 of the 2026 season. Follow the live score and box score on the game page.
What is the all-time record between Kentucky and Louisville?
The series since 1915 is level at 17-17. The two programs have met 34 times on record.
How can I watch Kentucky vs Louisville?
The next meeting is Saturday, November 28, at Kroger Field.
Are Kentucky and Louisville in the same conference?
No. Kentucky plays in the SEC. Louisville plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.