A look at Kroger Field’s $7 million renovations

See what upgrades are coming to make a better Wildcat experience.

An eagle's eye view of Kroger Field

Signage and lighting improvements aim to create a better experience for student-athletes and fans in the stands. | Photo by Chet White

UK’s Board of Trustees is expected to approve renovations for Kroger Field.

The $7 million, privately-funded project, which was approved by the Kentucky General Assembly in 2022, will see updates to the stadium’s ribbon boards (where you often see live scores + statistics) and lighting.

According to a letter from UK President Eli Capilouto’s office, the ribbon boards surrounding the bowl’s interior were installed in 2011 and “have exceeded their useful life.” Improvements aim to create a better, more modern attendee experience.

This is just one of many recently-completed and in-progress development projects on UK’s. Catch up on the rest:

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