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Known mainly for its basketball program, the football program has been a staple at the University of Kentucky for many years. After nearly five decades at Stoll Field, the Wildcats need a new football facility. The University of Kentucky decided to build a new football stadium, Commonwealth Stadium was built in the early 1970’s. On September 15, 1973 the Wildcats christened Commonwealth Stadium against the Virginia Tech Hokies.

 

At a cost of $12 million, the stadium originally had a capacity of 57,800. By the late 1990’s the Wildcats decided to expand Commonwealth Stadium to meet the growing fan base. In 1999, the stadium was enclosed on both ends and 40 new suites were added, bringing the capacity to 67,600. Additionally, two Diamond Vision video boards, a new sound system, and scoreboards were added. Today, the lower deck surrounds the playing field and upper decks are located on both sides of the gridiron. The luxury suites and press box are located between the seating decks. The Wildcats hope to continue to build their fan base up and create championship caliber teams like their basketball program.

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-Tenant: Kentucky Wildcats
-Conference: SEC
-Capacity: 67,600
-Surface: 
Grass
-Opened: September 15, 1973
-Cost: $12 Million
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Famous Players: Tim Couch, Eric Kelly, Todd Perry
Player Traditions: School Songs, "On, On U of K" and "My Old Kentucky Home"

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-9/1 - EASTERN KENTUCKY
-9/8 - KENT STATE
-9/15 - LOUISVILLE
-9/22 - at Arkansas
-9/29 - FLORIDA ATLANTIC
-10/4 - at South Carolina
-10/13 - LSU
-10/20 - FLORIDA
-10/27 - MISSISSIPPI STATE
-11/10 - at Vanderbilt
-11/17 - at Georgia
-11/24 - TENNESSEE

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