Blue and White Memories

Football

Pre-game Photos on the Field

Pre-Game Photos on the Field: Get your picture taken on the field before the stadium gates open on gameday! Gather up to 6 people to create memories with family or friends from inside Kroger Field! Purchasers will be able to choose an available time when purchasing their experience and will be emailed the Friday before the game with instructions on where to meet and any additional details needed. Photos will be taken from the endzone with the participant’s camera or phone. Cost varies per experience, per game – click the game helmet below to view available experiences. This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information:  Those who are late, wearing non-UK team attire (ex. visiting team colors or gear), or whose conduct management deems inappropriate may be denied this experience without refund. Signs/banners/flags/gear (including, but not limited to: visiting team, advertising, political, etc.) are not permitted to be displayed during experiences. Due to NCAA rules, this experience is not permitted for teams/groups of prospective student-athletes. Due to the health & safety of our staff, coaches, student-athletes and guests in mind, human and/or animal remains are not permitted to be dispersed on the field or in any public walkway, pathway, or building in or around Kroger Field.

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Pre-game CatWalk

Pre-game CatWalk: Ever want to know what it feels like to walk down the CatWalk as a Kentucky Wildcat? Now is your chance! Walk the CatWalk ahead of the team and at the end of it, you’ll be stationed in a marked area next to the Joe Craft Training Center and get premium handshake opportunities at the end of the walk! Purchasers will be emailed the Friday before the game with instructions on where to meet and any additional details needed. Participants are welcome to use their phones during the CatWalk to record and share their experience with others! Cost varies per experience, per game – click the game helmet below to view available experiences. This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information:  All individuals participating in this experience must purchase the experience. Those who are late, wearing non-UK team attire (ex. visiting team colors or gear), or whose conduct management deems inappropriate may be denied this experience without refund. Signs/banners/flags/gear (including, but not limited to: visiting team, advertising, political, etc.) are not permitted to be displayed during experiences. Due to NCAA rules, this experience is not open to anyone who has started classes in grades 9-12. Due to the health & safety of our staff, coaches, student-athletes and guests in mind, human and/or animal remains are not permitted to be dispersed on the field or in any public walkway, pathway, or building in or around Kroger Field.

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Videoboard Messages

Videoboard Messages: Want to wish a special someone a “happy birthday”, celebrate a milestone, or just show some Wildcat love during the game? Share your message with 60,000 of your closest friends LIVE at Kroger Field on the videoboard! Craft your Happy Birthday, Congratulations, Welcome to Kroger Field, Happy Anniversary, OR custom message to show on the videoboard in 75 characters or less! Messages will be displayed on the board during halftime of the game, following the band show, and purchasers will receive an email with a photo of their message on the board within a week of the game to the email address it was purchased under. Cost varies per experience, per game – click the helmet below to view available experiences. This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information:  A game ticket is required to view this experience. All individuals participating in this experience must purchase the experience. Messages are subject to approval. The total number of characters per message is limited to 75. Videoboard Message text must not display support for the opposing team or any other team aside from the University of Kentucky. All custom message text is subject to approval by the UK Athletics staff and pictures are not permitted. Messages cannot include wording related to the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.

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Gameday Production – Behind the Scenes

What: Ever wonder what goes into putting on a Kentucky football game? Get a sneak peek behind the scenes during the 3rd quarter of the game to see the PA/Audio/Lighting control room, and the UK Sports Network Radio control room to see how the magic of gameday is made. Each Gameday Production purchase is valid for up to 2 people for the tour. Purchasers will be emailed the Friday before the game with instructions on where to meet and any additional details needed. Cost varies per experience, per game – click the helmet below to view available experiences. This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information:  A game ticket is required to view this experience. Those who are late, wearing non-UK team attire (ex. visiting team colors or gear), or whose conduct management deems inappropriate may be denied this experience without refund. Signs/banners/flags/gear (including, but not limited to: visiting team, advertising, political, etc.) are not permitted to be displayed during experiences. With the health & safety of our staff, coaches, student-athletes and guests in mind, human and/or animal remains are not permitted to be dispersed on the field or in any walkway, pathway, or building in or around Kroger Field. Due to NCAA rules, this experience is not open to anyone who has started classes in grades 9-12.

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Men's Basketball

Pregame Catwalk

What: Be part of the intros and get an up-close encounter with the men’s basketball team as they take the court before the game! This experience is valid for up to two (2) people when purchased.

This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information: Game tickets are required to participate in this experience. Due to NCAA rules, no open to fans who have started classes in grades 9-12. Those who are late, wearing non-UK team attire (ex. visiting team colors or gear), or whose conduct management deems inappropriate may be denied this experience without refund. Signs/banners/flags/gear (including, but not limited to: visiting team, advertising, political, etc.) are not permitted to be displayed during experiences.

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Videoboard Message

What: Put your message in the spotlight! Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, graduation or just show some Wildcat love with a custom message displayed on the videoboard before the game. Whether it’s a shoutout to your favorite fan or a surprise for someone, it’s the perfect way to make game day memorable. Messages are limited to 50 characters. A picture of your videoboard message will be sent to the email of the purchaser within a week after the game. Messages cannot include wording related to the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.

This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information:  A game ticket is required to view this experience. All individuals participating in this experience must purchase the experience. Messages are subject to approval. The total number of characters per message is limited to 50. Videoboard Message text must not display support for the opposing team or any other team aside from the University of Kentucky. All custom message text is subject to approval by the UK Athletics staff and pictures are not permitted. Messages cannot include wording related to the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.

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Game Ball Delivery

What: Deliver the game ball to the officials before the game! One person will have the opportunity to hand over the game ball for each game this season at Rupp Arena. A photo of your game ball delivery will be sent to the purchaser’s email within a week after the game.

This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information: Game tickets are required to participate in this experience. Due to NCAA rules, no open to fans who have started classes in grades 9-12. Those who are late, wearing non-UK team attire (ex. visiting team colors or gear), or whose conduct management deems inappropriate may be denied this experience without refund. Signs/banners/flags/gear (including, but not limited to: visiting team, advertising, political, etc.) are not permitted to be displayed during experiences.

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Starting Lineup High Fives

What: Join in on the pregame action as the starting lineups are announced and give high-fives to the players! You’ll be standing at midcourt as the players in the middle of all the pre-game excitement!

This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information: Game tickets are required to participate in this experience. Due to NCAA rules, no open to fans who have started classes in grades 9-12. Those who are late, wearing non-UK team attire (ex. visiting team colors or gear), or whose conduct management deems inappropriate may be denied this experience without refund. Signs/banners/flags/gear (including, but not limited to: visiting team, advertising, political, etc.) are not permitted to be displayed during experiences.

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Proposals

What: Looking for a unique way to propose to your significant other? Share your love during a men’s basketball game! We’ll show your proposal on the videoboard with a message and a postgame photo of the couple will be taken on the court. Photos will be sent to the email of the purchaser within a week after the game.

This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information: Game tickets are required to participate in this experience. Due to NCAA rules, no open to fans who have started classes in grades 9-12. Those who are late, wearing non-UK team attire (ex. visiting team colors or gear), or whose conduct management deems inappropriate may be denied this experience without refund. Signs/banners/flags/gear (including, but not limited to: visiting team, advertising, political, etc.) are not permitted to be displayed during experiences.

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Postgame Free Throws

What: Ever wanted to shoot free throws in Rupp Arena? Now you can! After the game and before the radio show, come to the court and join in on post-game free throws.

This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information: Game tickets are required to participate in this experience. Due to NCAA rules, no open to fans who have started classes in grades 9-12. Those who are late, wearing non-UK team attire (ex. visiting team colors or gear), or whose conduct management deems inappropriate may be denied this experience without refund. Signs/banners/flags/gear (including, but not limited to: visiting team, advertising, political, etc.) are not permitted to be displayed during experiences.

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VIP Postgame Radio Show

What: Enjoy listening to the postgame radio show? Sit on the court during the Wildcat Wrap Up show with Tom Leach, select student-athletes and Coach Pope! Meet Coach Pope during one of the radio breaks.

This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information: Game tickets are required to participate in this experience. Due to NCAA rules, no open to fans who have started classes in grades 9-12. Those who are late, wearing non-UK team attire (ex. visiting team colors or gear), or whose conduct management deems inappropriate may be denied this experience without refund. Signs/banners/flags/gear (including, but not limited to: visiting team, advertising, political, etc.) are not permitted to be displayed during experiences.

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Women's Basketball

Game Ball Delivery

What: Deliver the game ball to the officials before the game! One person will have the opportunity to hand over the game ball for each game this season at Historic Memorial Coliseum. A photo of your game ball delivery will be sent to the purchaser’s email within a week after the game.

This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information: Game tickets are required to participate in this experience. Due to NCAA rules, no open to fans who have started classes in grades 9-12. Those who are late, wearing non-UK team attire (ex. visiting team colors or gear), or whose conduct management deems inappropriate may be denied this experience without refund. Signs/banners/flags/gear (including, but not limited to: visiting team, advertising, political, etc.) are not permitted to be displayed during experiences.

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Pregame Intro Tunnel Experience

What: Be part of the intros and get an up close encounter with the women’s basketball team as they are introduced before the game!

This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information: Game tickets are required to participate in this experience. Due to NCAA rules, no open to fans who have started classes in grades 9-12. Those who are late, wearing non-UK team attire (ex. visiting team colors or gear), or whose conduct management deems inappropriate may be denied this experience without refund. Signs/banners/flags/gear (including, but not limited to: visiting team, advertising, political, etc.) are not permitted to be displayed during experiences.

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Videoboard Message

What: Put your message in the spotlight! Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, graduation or just show some Wildcat love with a custom message displayed on the videoboard before the game. Whether it’s a shoutout to your favorite fan or a surprise for someone, it’s the perfect way to make game day memorable. Messages are limited to 50 characters. A picture of your videoboard message will be sent to the email of the purchaser within a week after the game.

This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information:  A game ticket is required to view this experience. All individuals participating in this experience must purchase the experience. Messages are subject to approval. The total number of characters per message is limited to 50. Videoboard Message text must not display support for the opposing team or any other team aside from the University of Kentucky. All custom message text is subject to approval by the UK Athletics staff and pictures are not permitted. Messages cannot include wording related to the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.

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Proposals

What: Looking for a unique way to propose to your significant other? Share your love during a women’s basketball game! We’ll show your proposal on the videoboard with a message and a post game photo of the couple will be taken on the court. Photos will be sent to the email of the purchaser within a week after the game.

This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information: Game tickets are required to participate in this experience. Due to NCAA rules, no open to fans who have started classes in grades 9-12. Those who are late, wearing non-UK team attire (ex. visiting team colors or gear), or whose conduct management deems inappropriate may be denied this experience without refund. Signs/banners/flags/gear (including, but not limited to: visiting team, advertising, political, etc.) are not permitted to be displayed during experiences.

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Youth Team Halftime Scrimmage

What: Would you like to see your youth team scrimmage on the court at halftime? Now is your chance! Teams, 6th grade and under, can take the court at Historic Memorial Coliseum to showcase their skills during halftime of the game.

This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information: Game tickets are required to participate in this experience. Due to NCAA rules, no open to fans who have started classes in grades 9-12. Those who are late, wearing non-UK team attire (ex. visiting team colors or gear), or whose conduct management deems inappropriate may be denied this experience without refund. Signs/banners/flags/gear (including, but not limited to: visiting team, advertising, political, etc.) are not permitted to be displayed during experiences.

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Photo on the Court Postgame

What: Create memories to last a lifetime from the court of Historic Memorial Coliseum. Up to 30 total family or friends can take the court for a photo at the conclusion of the game! Photos will be taken with participant’s phone/camera.

This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information: Game tickets are required to participate in this experience. Due to NCAA rules, no open to fans who have started classes in grades 9-12. Those who are late, wearing non-UK team attire (ex. visiting team colors or gear), or whose conduct management deems inappropriate may be denied this experience without refund. Signs/banners/flags/gear (including, but not limited to: visiting team, advertising, political, etc.) are not permitted to be displayed during experiences. Due to NCAA rules, this experience is not permitted for teams/groups of prospective student-athletes.

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Coach Brooks Bobblehead

What: Snag a limited edition Coach Brooks bobblehead! Select the game you will be attending and we’ll have your bobblehead there waiting for you at the Marketing booth. This experience does not include a game ticket, individuals must purchase those separately through Ticketmaster.com.

Important Information: Game tickets are required to pick up bobbleheads at the game. Bobbleheads will not be mailed and must be picked up in person by the purchaser.

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FAQ - Blue & White Memories

What is Blue & White Memories?

Blue & White memories is a new program provided by the University of Kentucky Athletics Marketing Department that gives fans the opportunity to purchase game day experiences.

What sports are Blue & White Memories offered at/for?

Blue & White Memories experiences are offered at Kentucky Football games now, and experiences for Men’s and Women’s Basketball will go live on October 20th! We are actively exploring adding experiences for other UK Athletic events in the future.

Can I purchase a Blue & White Memories experience for a non-UK event on UK's campus?

No, Blue & White Memories are not available at high school, NCAA and SEC Championships and other events hosted on campus.

Where do I purchase Blue & White Memories?

You access and purchase Blue & White Memories on this page. Click on the game to see which experiences are available. For football, all experiences are currently open for the remainder of the season and will each close the Thursday of game week at 5:00 pm, or once experiences are all purchased. For men’s and women’s basketball, all experiences through November are currently open and they will each close 48 hours before tip off of each game. Future games will be posted in November.

When can I purchase Blue & White Memories?

For football, all experiences are currently open and will close on the Thursday before the game at 5:00 pm. For men’s and women’s basketball, all experiences through November are currently open and they will each close 24 hours before tip off of each game. Future games will be posted in November. Be sure to purchase early to guarantee your experience!

Who can purchase and participate in Blue & White Memories?

Anyone can purchase Blue & White Memories! Some experiences are one-person-per-purchase, while others allow for the purchaser to be joined by a guest or a small group for the experience. For certain experiences, children may be required to have a parent or guardian present with them to participate. Review the experience above to see if there are any requirements regarding NCAA bylaws, where individuals who have started classes in grades 9-12, or prospective student-athletes may not be able to participate.

How much does each Blue & White Memories experience cost?

All pricing and information will be available when you select an item on the purchase page. The pricing varies based on the experience and game.

What can I expect with a videoboard message purchase?

When you purchase a videoboard message, you will be prompted at checkout to provide your messaging. Videoboard messages for football will run at halftime of the football game selected (after the band show) and a photo of your message will be emailed to you within one week after it has aired on the videoboard. Videoboard messages for men’s and women’s basketball will run before the game selected and a photo of your message will be emailed to you within one week after it has aired on the videoboard.

Does my Blue & White Memories purchase work as my ticket to the game?

No, if purchasing a Blue & White Memories gameday experience, purchasers and participants MUST already have, or be purchasing a ticket to the event. A Blue & White Memories purchase does not grant access into any venue on gameday without a separately purchased ticket. Tickets may be purchased on Ticketmaster.com.

How will I know what to do for my experience?

When purchasing, you may be prompted with a few brief, helpful questions to provide the UK Athletics staff with information that will help us make your experience as smooth as possible. After purchase, you will receive an automated confirmation email from Blue & White Memories – please keep this email. Fans who purchased a football gameday experience will receive an email by Friday afternoon (the day before the game) and for men’s and women’s basketball games fans will receive an email 24-48 hours before tip-off of the game from the UK Athletics Marketing staff, with gameday instructions and necessary information, including when and where to meet and what to know for gameday. On gameday, all purchasers will be required to show proof of purchase. You may reach out to WeAreUK@uky.edu with any additional questions, or if you do not receive information from the UK Athletics Marketing staff.

Can I get a refund on my Blue & White Memories purchase?

No, all Blue & White Memories sales are final. In line with UK Athletics policies, if an event is cancelled or postponed, the UK Athletics Marketing staff will reach out directly to purchasers with their options. If you have questions, you may contact WeAreUK@uky.edu.

How do I contact Blue & White Memories on gameday?

If you purchased a gameday experience that may require assistance from us during the event, please refer to your emails from WeAreUK@uky.edu as well as this FAQ page. If you review your resources and don’t see what you need, please find the nearest UK Athletics full time staff member working at your event and ask them to contact the UK Athletics Marketing Department at WeAreUK@uky.edu or 859-218-6226 about your Blue & White Memories experience.

Additional Rules/Restrictions for Blue & White Memories

Appropriate Behavior Required: Attendance while heavily intoxicated or behavior management deems inappropriate will result in immediate removal from the experience. High heels are not allowed on the field/court. Fans who are late to an experience may not be permitted to participate without refund.

Recruiting: Due to NCAA rules, certain experiences are not available to fans who have started classes in grades 9-12 – these include the Behind the Scenes-Gameday Production, Catwalk, Game Ball Delivery, Starting Lineup/Postgame High Fives, and Postgame Free Throws. Teams and groups of prospective student athletes are not permitted on the field/court for pre/post-game photos. Messages on the videoboard cannot include wording related to the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.

Team Spirit: Wearing opposing team gear or displaying support for rival teams is strictly prohibited. Fans are not permitted to display signs/banners/flags/gear (including but not limited to opposing team, advertising, political, etc.) during experiences or use videoboard messages to promote opposing team, any team that is not UK, for advertising, political purposes, etc. All videoboard messages will be reviewed and must be approved by UK Athletics.

Ticket: You must have a ticket for the event – experiences do not include entry to the game.

Respect for Staff: All guests must treat UK staff with respect. Harassment, unsafe behavior, or interference with staff, mascots, or team personnel is not allowed.

Safety First: Follow all instructions from UK staff and event personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Due to the health & safety of our staff, coaches, and student-athletes, human and/or animal remains are not permitted to be dispersed on the field or in any walkway, pathway, or building in or around any UK Athletics facilities.

Right of Refusal: UK Athletics reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any guest whose behavior is disruptive, disrespectful, or violates these rules without a refund.