LEXINGTON, Ky. – October 12, 2023
Single-game tickets for Kentucky men’s basketball games will be offered this season through multiple public on-sale dates, the first of which will begin Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. ET.
The first public on-sale date for single-game tickets will include Kentucky’s first nine home games, including the two exhibition games. Tickets will be available exclusively online at Ticketmaster.com or through the Ticketmaster app. Tickets for Kentucky’s final eleven home games, including all Southeastern Conference games and the game vs. Gonzaga, will go on sale at a later date to be determined, based on availability.
Fans are reminded that single-game inventory for Kentucky basketball games is limited, as a majority of tickets are sold as season ticket packages or held as part of the student allotment. Additional ticket inventory from the student allotment may be released to the public at a later date, based upon student sales.
A limited number of premium floor and courtside single-game ticket options are available through the K Fund. For more information, contact the K Fund at (859) 257-6300.
Information on student tickets for regular-season games is also now available at UKStudentTix.com, including how and when season pass holders can claim tickets for each game, as well as how and when students can purchase single-game tickets. The student claim and purchase period for the first four home games begins next week.
In addition to the public on-sales, the UK Athletics Ticket Office, in conjunction with its partnership with Ticketmaster, will also enable its online resale marketplace next week for all men’s basketball home games.
Ticketmaster’s resale marketplace is completely integrated with UK Athletics’ ticketing system and uses barcode verification technology to ensure the authenticity of all tickets. As the official fan-to-fan marketplace of Big Blue Nation, Ticketmaster provides fans with reliable and convenient access to purchase tickets for games and sections that otherwise may be sold out as well as post verified tickets for sale. Please note that tickets posted on Kentucky’s resale marketplace may exceed face value.
All tickets purchased directly through Kentucky’s official ticket outlets — the UK Ticket Office, Ticketmaster, FEVO, the visiting team ticket office and the Rupp Arena box office — are guaranteed to be valid. UK Athletics cautions against purchasing tickets through other outlets that may be unable to provide this assurance.UK Athletics strives to provide fans with a ticketing experience that is convenient, safe and secure.
All tickets will be mobile, and season ticket holders and individual game buyers will use the UK Athletics App to access and manage tickets. Continuing this year for all UK Athletics events, SafeTix™ has been implemented as an additional feature on mobile tickets. To fight fraud, Ticketmaster launched SafeTix™, which uses an encrypted barcode that automatically refreshes every 15 seconds, or a tap-and-go ticket stored in a fan’s digital wallet. With SafeTix™, screenshots or recordings of tickets will not work for entry. Fans may still transfer tickets through their accounts or the UK Athletics App. For more information, helpful tips, troubleshooting and FAQs, visit UKathletics.com/MobileTickets.
Season Tickets
Fans interested in acquiring new season tickets are encouraged to enter the men’s basketball season ticket lottery online or contact the UK Sales Office directly at (800) 928-2287, option 1. The season ticket lottery will continue through the start of the regular season, or while supplies last. For more information on K Fund seating availability in the lower bowl, please call 859-257-6300. Complete season ticket information, including pricing, can be found online at www.UKathletics.com/tickets.
Group Tickets
Group tickets are a great way to provide entertainment for clients and businesses, team-building activities, employee appreciation outings, birthdays, youth teams, school groups and civic organizations. To learn more about purchasing group tickets for select early season games, email GroupTickets@uky.edu or contact the UK Sales Office at (800) 928-2287 (Option 1). Complete information and benefits can be found at www.UKAthletics.com/groups.
For fans attending 2023-24 Kentucky basketball events at Rupp Arena, all items are subject to search due to security reasons and the SEC clear bag policy is in place. Backpacks and large bags are prohibited. Guests may enter Rupp Arena with one clear bag no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” plus a small clutch that does not exceed 4.5” x 6.5”. A clear bag shall be clear from top-to-bottom and a 2’ trim/border is generally acceptable. To expedite entry into Rupp Arena, fans are encouraged not to bring a bag to sporting events at Rupp Arena. Additional gameday information about parking and new entry points for fans will be released in the coming days.