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 vs. South Alabama
- When
- Saturday, September 26, 12:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. CT)
- TV
- SEC Network
- Where
- Home, Lexington, Ky.
Home game. Kroger Field parking
Every Kentucky football game is on the UK Sports Network radio.
Men's basketball
First up is Big Blue Madness, an event rather than a game, on Friday, October 2, time TBA.
Kentucky vs. Little Rock (exhibition)
- When
- Friday, October 16, time TBA
- 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.
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. 177 in the Restaurant Race, off the pace. 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. 237 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. 93 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. 297 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.12:45 p.m. ET (11:45 a.m. CT)SEC Network
- Sat., Oct. 3at South CarolinaColumbia, S.C.4:15 p.m. ET (3:15 p.m. CT)SEC Network
- Sat., Oct. 10vs. LSULexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Oct. 17at OklahomaNorman, Okla.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Oct. 24vs. VanderbiltLexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- 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. 2Big Blue MadnessRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Fri., Oct. 16vs. Little Rock (exhibition)Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Fri., Oct. 23vs. Texas Tech (exhibition)Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Wed., Oct. 28vs. UCF (exhibition)Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Tue., Nov. 3vs. ManhattanRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Fri., Nov. 6vs. James MadisonRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV 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.Time TBATV TBA
- Mon., Nov. 16vs. Grambling StateRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Fri., Nov. 20vs. IndianaLucas Oil Stadium, IndianapolisTime TBACBS
- Fri., Nov. 27vs. Wichita StateRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- 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.Time TBATV TBA
- Tue., Dec. 8vs. BryantRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Dec. 12vs. LouisvilleRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV 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.Time TBATV TBA
- Mon., Dec. 28vs. Gardner-WebbRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Jan. 2at OklahomaLloyd Noble Center, Norman, Okla.Time TBATV TBA
- Tue., Jan. 5vs. Ole MissRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Jan. 9at MissouriMizzou Arena, Columbia, MissouriTime TBATV TBA
- Tue., Jan. 12vs. LSURupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Jan. 16vs. VanderbiltRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Tue., Jan. 19at Mississippi StateHumphrey Coliseum, Starkville, Miss.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Jan. 23vs. TennesseeRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Jan. 30at TexasMoody Center, Austin, TexasTime TBATV TBA
- Tue., Feb. 2at Ole MissThe Sandy and John Black Pavilion, Oxford, Miss.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Feb. 6vs. AlabamaRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Tue., Feb. 9vs. South CarolinaRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Feb. 13at TennesseeThompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center, Knoxville, Tenn.Time TBATV TBA
- Tue., Feb. 16at GeorgiaStegeman Coliseum, Athens, Ga.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Feb. 20vs. ArkansasRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Tue., Feb. 23at VanderbiltMemorial Gymnasium, Nashville, Tenn.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Feb. 27vs. AuburnRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Tue., Mar. 2vs. Texas A&MRupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.Time TBATV TBA
- Sat., Mar. 6at FloridaExactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, Fla.Time TBATV TBA
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
Planning on a few drinks? Sort out a ride home before the game, whether that is a taxi, a rideshare or a Lextran bus.