LEXINGTON, Ky. – As the Kentucky football team prepares for spring practice, UK Athletics announced the promotional schedule for the Wildcats’ 2018 home games in Kroger Field on Monday.
The 2018 season will kick off on Sept. 1 as the Wildcats host Central Michigan. In addition to serving as UK’s season opener, the game will also be the annual Band Day event as UK hosts high school bands from across the Bluegrass.
When the Cats return to Kroger Field on Sept. 15 to face Murray State, it will be Heroes’ Day at Kroger Field. The annual Heroes’ Day event honors all active and reserve members of the armed forces along with police, firefighters and first responders.