Commonwealth Stadium changes for game day
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – With football season fast approaching, the University of Kentucky and City of Lexington announced some changes and reminders regarding game day operations at the New Commonwealth Stadium.
A few highlights as to what fans need to be aware of coming to the stadium complex:
- Many season-ticket holders were reassigned to new parking lots this offseason. Specific directions for respective permits are included with season ticket books.
- Fans are encouraged to display their parking permit when they leave their homes, enabling traffic personnel to efficiently sort and direct vehicles approaching the stadium complex.
- New Permits in 2015 — Silver, located off of Farm Road, accessible via University Drive; The Arboretum, located off of Alumni Drive, accessible via Tates Creek.
- Non-permit parking is available on Cooper Drive on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at noon ET on Fridays. Additional non-permit parking is available in Parking Structures #2, #3 and #6.
- Miller Transportation will operate campus and downtown shuttle routes independent of UK Athletics. More information is available at Miller Transportation’s website or by calling them at 859-255-2707
- LexTran will not operate the UK Football Express Campus & Downtown shuttles for the 2015 season, but all regular LexTran routes will operate on game day. More information is available at LexTran’s website.
- Tow-behind trailers may not park on paved surface lots within the Commonwealth Stadium complex, unless they too have a parking permit. Guests bringing a tow-behind trailer on game day, without a parking permit for the trailer, will be directed to the nearest available grass lot.
As has been the case during the last several years, backpacks and large bags are prohibited from entering Commonwealth Stadium. Police say, fans will be permitted to bring in one small bag, no larger than 13.5 inches x 10 inches x 7 inches. The bag must fit within sizing bins at all entrance gates. UK officials are encouraging fans to arrive early and bring as few items as possible.
UK Athletics has created a game day central website for fans to get answers about all game day operations questions. Before stepping foot on campus for a football game this fall, fans are strongly encouraged to visit the site.
Should you have questions/concerns regarding your game day experience, please submit an email to the UK game day email account (BBNFirst@uky.edu). The UK Athletics event management staff will respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.
For real-time updates regarding game day information, follow UK Athletics-Gameday on Twitter: @UKGamedayInfo.
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