Where to Watch the Next UK Game
I made this page because the same three questions come up before every game. What channel is it on, what time does it start, and where can I watch it with a crowd? The schedule comes straight from UK Athletics and updates itself every morning, and every bar below says on its own website that it shows the Cats.
Next UK games
Football
Kentucky at Oklahoma
- When
- Saturday, October 17, 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT)
- TV
- SEC Network
- Where
- Away, Norman, Okla.
Every Kentucky football game is on the UK Sports Network radio.
Men's basketball
Kentucky vs. Little Rock (exhibition)
- When
- Friday, October 16, 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)
- TV
- TBA
- Where
- Home, Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.
Home game. Rupp Arena parking
Kickoff and tipoff times and TV channels are often set only a week or two ahead. Until UK announces them they show as TBA here, and they fill in on their own.
Channel numbers in Lexington
From each provider's own channel lineup for a Lexington ZIP code, checked September 25, 2026. Numbers can differ by package, so check your own guide if one does not match.
YouTube TV carries SEC Network, ESPN, ESPN2 and CBS in Lexington. From YouTube TV's own ZIP code lookup, checked September 25, 2026.
Where to watch in Lexington
Each of these says on its own website that it shows UK games. Listed alphabetically, not ranked.
Bear & The Butcher · Chevy Chase, 815 Euclid Ave.
Calls itself Wildcat headquarters, with 14 TVs, game day sound and a 150 inch projection screen.
No. 78 in the Restaurant Race, in the field. Source bearandthebutcher.com
Bluegrass Tavern · Downtown, 115 Cheapside
Says it is the place to catch all the local UK games, along with a big bourbon list.
Source thebluegrasstavern.com
The Cellar Bar & Grille · Lansdowne, 3256 Lansdowne Dr.
Has 30 flat-screen TVs for sports, and schedules its Saturday live music around UK football and basketball.
No. 190 in the Restaurant Race, off the pace. Source cellargrille.com
Pies & Pints · Downtown, 401 W. Main St., Suite 106
Says the UK Wildcats game is on, for lunch, dinner or happy hour.
No. 57 in the Restaurant Race, in the field. Source piesandpints.net
Tin Roof · South Limestone near campus, 303 S. Limestone
Hosts UK watch parties for football and basketball, with 24 TVs and game sound.
No. 327 in the Restaurant Race, off the pace. Source tinrooflexington.com
Football schedule 2026
- Sat., Sep. 5vs. Youngstown StateLexington, Ky.Won 45-13
- Sat., Sep. 12vs. AlabamaLexington, Ky.Lost 17-45
- Sat., Sep. 19at Texas A&MCollege Station, TexasWon 31-21
- Sat., Sep. 26vs. South AlabamaLexington, Ky.Won 45-21
- Sat., Oct. 3at South CarolinaColumbia, S.C.Won 35-34
- Sat., Oct. 10vs. LSULexington, Ky.Won 35-34
- Sat., Oct. 17at OklahomaNorman, Okla.7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT)SEC Network
- Sat., Oct. 24vs. VanderbiltLexington, Ky.7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT)SEC Network
- Sat., Nov. 7at TennesseeKnoxville, Tenn.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Nov. 14vs. FloridaLexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Nov. 21at MissouriColumbia, Mo.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Nov. 28vs. LouisvilleLexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
From UK Athletics, read once a day. Times are Eastern.
Men's basketball schedule 2026-27
- Fri., Oct. 16vs. Little Rock (exhibition)Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Fri., Oct. 23vs. Texas Tech (exhibition)Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Wed., Oct. 28vs. UCF (exhibition)Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.6 p.m. ET (5 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Tue., Nov. 3vs. ManhattanRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Fri., Nov. 6vs. James MadisonRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Tue., Nov. 10vs. KansasUnited Center, Chicago9:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. CT)ESPN
- Fri., Nov. 13vs. Northern ArizonaRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Mon., Nov. 16vs. Grambling StateRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Fri., Nov. 20vs. IndianaLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT)CBS
- Fri., Nov. 27vs. Wichita StateRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT)ESPN2
- Wed., Dec. 2at VirginiaJohn Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Va.7:15 p.m. ET (6:15 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Sat., Dec. 5vs. Appalachian StateRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.1 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Tue., Dec. 8vs. BryantRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT)ESPN2
- Sat., Dec. 12vs. LouisvilleRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.4 p.m. ET (3 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Sat., Dec. 19vs. North CarolinaMadison Square Garden, New York2:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. CT)CBS
- Tue., Dec. 22vs. Sacred HeartRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.1 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Mon., Dec. 28vs. Gardner-WebbRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Sat., Jan. 2at OklahomaLloyd Noble Center, Norman, Okla.12 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CT)ESPN2
- Tue., Jan. 5vs. Ole MissRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)ESPN2
- Sat., Jan. 9at MissouriMizzou Arena, Columbia, Missouri4 p.m. ET (3 p.m. CT)ESPN2
- Wed., Jan. 13vs. LSURupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Sat., Jan. 16vs. VanderbiltRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.4 p.m. ET (3 p.m. CT)ESPN2
- Wed., Jan. 20at Mississippi StateHumphrey Coliseum, Starkville, Miss.8:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Sat., Jan. 23vs. TennesseeRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.2 p.m. ET (1 p.m. CT)ESPN2
- Sat., Jan. 30at TexasMoody Center, Austin, Texas12 p.m. ET (11 a.m. CT)ESPN, ESPN2
- Tue., Feb. 2at Ole MissThe Sandy and John Black Pavilion, Oxford, Miss.9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT)ESPN2
- Sat., Feb. 6vs. AlabamaRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.2 p.m. ET (1 p.m. CT)ESPN2
- Wed., Feb. 10vs. South CarolinaRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Sat., Feb. 13at TennesseeThompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Knoxville, Tenn.4 p.m. ET (3 p.m. CT)ESPN
- Tue., Feb. 16at GeorgiaStegeman Coliseum, Athens, Ga.7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)ESPN, ESPN2
- Sat., Feb. 20vs. ArkansasRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.6 p.m. ET (5 p.m. CT)TV TBA
- Tue., Feb. 23at VanderbiltMemorial Gymnasium, Nashville, Tenn.9 p.m. ET (8 p.m. CT)ESPN2
- Sat., Feb. 27vs. AuburnRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.4 p.m. ET (3 p.m. CT)ESPN, ESPN2
- Wed., Mar. 3vs. Texas A&MRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT)ESPN2
- Sat., Mar. 6at FloridaExactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, Fla.4 p.m. ET (3 p.m. CT)ESPN
From UK Athletics, read once a day. Times are Eastern.
Game day in Lexington
- Kroger Field parkingFootball Saturdays near campus
- Rupp Arena parkingBasketball nights downtown
- The Restaurant RaceWhere Lexington is eating right now
- UK student guideCity-side tools for students
- Student dealsLexington student discounts, day by day
Planning on a few drinks? Sort out a ride home before the game, whether that is a taxi, a rideshare or a Lextran bus.