UK announces Kroger Field will open to full capacity this season

The University of Kentucky confirmed yesterday that it is planning for a “return to its traditional game environment” for the 2021 football season. The plan is for Kroger Field to return to full capacity of approximately 61,000. Last year’s attendance was held to just 12,000 fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wildcats open the season September 4th hosting Louisiana Monroe.