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University of Kentucky Board Considers More Than $100 Million in Investments in Future of UK Athletics

The UK Board of Trustees is considering investments of up to $110 million in UK Athletics facilities over the next few years.

The initial investments would be for facilities upgrades for football, soccer and softball:

– $15 million for maintenance at Kroger Field Stadium.
– $13 million to renovate Kroger Field corner suites and elevators.
– $5 million to improve the soccer and softball facilities; UK Softball will host the SEC tournament in 2026.
– $8 million for initial design of a West End Zone Club space and Wi-fi improvements at Kroger Field.

The new initiative also established the Champions Blue LLC board, which will oversee UK Athletics moving forward.