LEXINGTON , Ky . – The Kentucky men ’ s basketball season tips off with the annual Big Blue Madness event on Friday and UK Athletics and Rupp Arena are announcing important game-day reminders ahead of the 2021-22 season . UK officials continue to work to enhance the fan experience , while providing a safe environment within Rupp Arena .

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

Madness .

Head coach John Calipari and the team are eager to have the Big Blue Nation back to full strength to form the best home-court advantage in college basketball this season .

Please read below with answers to anticipated questions from fans this season :

Game day – UK Athletics and Rupp Arena anticipates participation from the band , cheerleaders , dance team and on-court activities to return this season

Campus COVID-19 safety

policies - Regardless of vaccination status , all guests , staff and vendors will be required to wear a mask while visiting Rupp Arena . Fans will not be required to show proof of vaccination to enter Rupp Arena , but face coverings – covering the nose and mouth – are required for all fans as they watch the game from their assigned seat and enter , exit and move around Rupp Arena .

Children 2 and younger will not be required to wear a mask . If spectators are unable to wear masks , they are encouraged not to attend games in person for the sake of their health and

the health of others . Fans should stay home if they are sick .

Mobile ticketing and parking - UK Athletics has fully transitioned to mobile ticketing at all venues , as announced in the fall of 2020 . All tickets will be mobile and no physical season ticket books will be printed .

Season ticket holders and individual game buyers will use the UK Athletics app to access and manage tickets . Season ticket holders may also manage tickets by visiting UKathletics . com / MyUKAccount from a mobile device ’ s web browser .