LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky women’s soccer team has released its 2026 promotional schedule, featuring themed events and free admission for all 11 home matches at the Bell Soccer Complex, according to UK Athletics.
The Wildcats will open their season with an exhibition match on Saturday, August 8, against Lexington Sporting Club, the defending Gainbridge Super League champions. The match will include a Fan Day with post-game autograph signings from both teams and a display of the Gainbridge Super League trophy. The contest will serve as the first half of a soccer doubleheader, with the men’s team hosting Northern Kentucky in an exhibition at 7:30 p.m.
Kentucky opens regular season play on Wednesday, August 12, against Detroit Mercy, followed by a Junior Wildcat Club Day and Youth Team Day event against Kent State on Sunday, August 16. Additional early-season promotions include the annual BBN Pets Bark at the Bell game against Wright State.
A highlight of the schedule is the renewal of the Battle of the Bluegrass rivalry, as Kentucky will host Louisville on Thursday, September 3, at 7:30 p.m. The match marks the first regular season meeting between the schools since 2018 and will feature a Thursday Night Futbol fiesta and Blue Out, as well as Lexington Youth Soccer Association Night.
Non-conference play concludes with Senior Day against Bowling Green on September 6. Kentucky then opens Southeastern Conference play on Friday, September 11, against Texas A&M with Heroes Night and First Responders Night. Girl Scouts Day takes place on September 27 against Mississippi State.
Additional home matches feature themed events including a Pink Out against Texas on October 9, International Night against Ole Miss on October 23, and a Halloween costume contest during the regular season finale against Arkansas on November 1. All regular season home matches offer free admission to the public, and additional details are available on UK Athletics.
Sources
- UK Athletics
- Lexington Sporting Club official website
- Gainbridge Super League official website
- UK Athletics main website
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