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:

More from LEXtoday
Independent Bookstore Day is your chance to turn the page on your next adventure while supporting local businesses and authors.
From who’s headlining to what their sound can be compared to.
The James Beard finalist is bringing her Sri Lankan-inspired cooking to national television while celebrating 10 years of Tuk Tuk Snack Shop with limited Saturday pop-ups in Lexington.
We dive into horse-related place names around Lexington.
The Lexington Public Library offers free educational resources that citizens can utilize to learn new skills, advance their careers, or just continue to stay curious.
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Lexington’s many beautiful patios.
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
Talk about a work walk of art.
Discover and document local species as part of a worldwide effort to track biodiversity this spring.
Directly north, east, south, and west of us, cities across the world await.