Kroger Field

Opened in 1973

About Kroger Field

Kroger Field is a College Football stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. It opened in 1973. It was designed by HNTB. It seats 61,000. Its current tenant is Kentucky Wildcats (College Football), since 1973. By capacity it ranks 42nd of 239 current College Football venues, counting only venues with a known capacity.

Photo of Kroger Field
Photo by Navin75. License: CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Venue Information

Capacity

61,000

Year Opened

1973

Location

Lexington, Kentucky 40546

Architect

HNTB

Operator

University of Kentucky

Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.

Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.

Teams

Team League Years
Kentucky Wildcats
Previously: Stoll Field/McLean Stadium (1916–1972)
College Football 1973 - Present

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Kroger Field?

The capacity of Kroger Field is 61,000.

When was Kroger Field built?

Kroger Field opened in 1973.

Who designed Kroger Field?

Kroger Field was designed by HNTB.

Who operates Kroger Field?

Kroger Field is operated by University of Kentucky.

Who plays at Kroger Field?

Kroger Field is the home venue of Kentucky Wildcats.

Where did the Kentucky Wildcats play before Kroger Field?

Before moving to Kroger Field in 1973, the Kentucky Wildcats played at Stoll Field/McLean Stadium from 1916 to 1972.

Location

Coordinates: 38.0227, -84.5051
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References

Read more on Wikipedia

Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.