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 Commonwealth
Stadium
Lexington, KY
Known mainly for its basketball program, the football program has been
a staple at the University of Kentucky since 1881. In the 1970s after
over
five decades at Stoll Field, the Wildcats need a new football
facility to meet SEC Stadium. Stoll Field could not be expanded,
therefore the University of Kentucky decided to build a new football
stadium, Commonwealth Stadium. On
September 15, 1973 the Wildcats christened Commonwealth Stadium
against the Virginia Tech Hokies.
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At a cost of $12 million, the stadium originally
had a capacity of 57,800. By the late 1990s 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
increasing the capacity to 67,600. Additionally, two Diamond Vision
video boards and a new sound system 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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