Kentucky Football Tailgaters are Losing a Parking Garage in 2026

[Matt Dillon]

It’s hard to drive near the University of Kentucky campus without encountering some type of construction project. Those projects will cause Kentucky football fans to experience some minor changes when they go to park for games at Kroger Field this fall.

Albert B. Chandler Hospital is expanding its footprint. To accommodate approximately 1,400 more beds, the hospital needs its own utility plant. That plant will be located on the corner of University and Cooper Drive, right across from the UK Intramural Fields.

In mid-June, traffic flow will change on University, putting all vehicles on one side of the road. In mid-July, 800 parking spaces are going away. This is where Kentucky football fans need to pay attention.

Kentucky Football Tailgaters are Losing a Parking Garage in 2026 - On3

[CATHYnKY]

Jeez! Parking is a premium now. So grateful for my orange pass.

[Pete Hogwallop]

A couple of seasons, I had a parking pass for that garage. It wasn't the best, but it was convenient and a good spot when it was raining.

[Trueblujr]

Sounds like thankfully, we will be business as usual for tailgating this year. It's getting to be a year to year adventure figuring that out. but unless something changes, so far, we are on track to be back in our space this year. I don't think the people parking in the garage were doing much tailgating in the garage, so I don't think they will be battling much for tailgate spots.