UK Sets Dates For Big Blue Madness, Blue-White Game

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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Friday was a great day to be a Kentucky Wildcats fan after UK Athletics set the dates for two major events in the men's and women's basketball programs: Big Blue Madness and the fabled Blue-White Game.

What You Need To Know

• Dates have been set for Kentucky's Big Blue Madness and Blue-White Game
• Big Blue Madness kicks off Oct. 15 and the Blue-White Game will take place Oct. 22
• Both events will be held in Rupp Arena
• Tickets for Big Blue Madness will be free again this year

Big Blue Madness will take place on Oct. 15 in Rupp Arena at 7 p.m. The Blue-White Game will tip off Oct. 22 in Rupp Arena at 7 p.m.

While continuing to monitor the latest health and safety guidelines from local and national authorities, UK Athletics said it plans to operate venues at full capacity this season, including at Big Blue Madness and the Blue-White Game.

Big Blue Madness will feature introductions of both the men's and women's basketball teams, practice drills, videos and more. This will be the 16th time Madness has been held in Rupp Arena. Last year's event took place in Memorial Coliseum as a TV-only event for fans due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Basketball season in the Bluegrass starts on Oct. 15 with #BigBlueMadness #BBM21 presented by @PapaJohns Save the date, #BBN https://t.co/r8blpzAPs6 pic.twitter.com/EcvVjMSkzz

— Kentucky Athletics (@UKAthletics) August 20, 2021

Tickets to Big Blue Madness will be free again this year, but there won't be in-person distribution of tickets due to health and safety guidelines. UK Athletics officials said ticket distribution details will be announced at a later date.

Ticket information for the Blue-White Game Presented by Big O Tires, the men's intrasquad scrimmage, will also be announced later.

Complete schedules for both the men's and women's basketball teams are expected to be announced soon.

Season ticket renewals for the 2021-22 season are now available for all men's and women's basketball season ticket holders. The renewal deadline for men's tickets is Sept. 9 and the renewal deadline for women's tickets is Sept. 16.

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