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SEC Stadium Guide
Kroger Field
The essentials
| Team | Kentucky Wildcats |
|---|---|
| Location | Lexington, KY |
| Opened | 1973 |
| Capacity | 61,000 (15th in the SEC) |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Roof | Open air |
| Elevation | 1,009 ft |
Among the 16 SEC stadiums
- Capacity15th largest
- Age16th oldest
- Elevation3rd highest
Venue facts from CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Kentucky at Kroger Field
Record100-78since 2001
Win rate56.2%178 games
Biggest win77-17vs UTEP, 2002
Latest results here
- W South Alabama 45-21 Sep 26, 2026
- L Alabama 17-45 Sep 12, 2026
- W Youngstown State 45-13 Sep 5, 2026
- W Tennessee Tech 42-10 Nov 15, 2025
- W Florida 38-7 Nov 8, 2025
From the game log: games at this venue since 2001, the first season with venue records.
The other SEC stadiums
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Bryant-Denny Stadium Alabama · Tuscaloosa, AL · 101,821 -
Razorback Stadium Arkansas · Fayetteville, AR · 80,000 -
Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn · Auburn, AL · 87,451 -
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Florida · Gainesville, FL · 88,548 -
Sanford Stadium Georgia · Athens, GA · 92,746 -
Tiger Stadium (LA) LSU · Baton Rouge, LA · 102,321 -
Davis Wade Stadium Mississippi State · Starkville, MS · 61,337 -
Memorial Stadium Missouri · Columbia, MO · 71,168 -
Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK) Oklahoma · Norman, OK · 86,112 -
Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Ole Miss · Oxford, MS · 64,038 -
Williams-Brice Stadium South Carolina · Columbia, SC · 80,250 -
Neyland Stadium Tennessee · Knoxville, TN · 102,455 -
DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium Texas · Austin, TX · 100,119 -
Kyle Field Texas A&M · College Station, TX · 102,733 -
FirstBank Stadium Vanderbilt · Nashville, TN · 40,351
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Kroger Field: the Kentucky home guide
Kroger Field in Lexington, KY is home to Kentucky football. It opened in 1973 and seats 61,000, the 15th largest stadium in the SEC, with artificial turf in an open-air bowl. Since 2001, Kentucky is 100-78 at home here. This guide sits alongside the Kentucky team hub, the 2026 schedule and the SEC this week round-up.
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Frequently asked questions
What stadium does Kentucky play in?
Kentucky plays home games at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY.
What is the capacity of Kroger Field?
Kroger Field holds 61,000, the 15th largest in the SEC. It opened in 1973 and plays on artificial turf.
What is Kentucky's record at Kroger Field?
Kentucky is 100-78 in 178 games at Kroger Field since 2001 (56.2% wins). The biggest win in that span was 77-17 over UTEP in 2002.