Commonwealth Stadium, Lexington

Name: Commonwealth Stadium
Address: 1540 University Dr., Lexington, 40506, United States

#93 among attractions in Lexington

Sport venue, Sport, Football

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Facts and practical information

Kroger Field, formerly known as Commonwealth Stadium, is a stadium in Lexington, Kentucky, United States, located on the campus of the University of Kentucky that primarily serves as the home field for the Kentucky Wildcats football team. The stadium is located at the corner of Alumni Drive and University Drive in Lexington. The playing surface is named C.M. Newton Grounds in honor of retired UK athletic director and former baseball and basketball player C.M. Newton. Built in 1973, it is the newest football stadium in the Southeastern Conference, as measured by date of original construction. The original capacity for the stadium was 57,800. In the stadium's first game, played on September 15, 1973, the Wildcats defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 31–26. ()

Alternative names: Capacity: 61 thous.Coordinates: 38°1'22"N, 84°30'18"W

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1540 University Dr.University of KentuckyLexington 40506 United States

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Commonwealth Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Coliseum, Cliff Hagan Stadium, University of Kentucky Arboretum, Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum.

1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Memorial Coliseum, Lexington
31 min walk • Memorial Coliseum is an 8,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The facility, which opened in 1950, is home to three women's teams at the University of Kentucky – basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Before Rupp Arena opened in 1976, it also housed the men's basketball team.
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cliff Hagan Stadium, Lexington
13 min walk • Cliff Hagan Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Cliff Hagan Stadium or better known to Kentucky Wildcat baseball fans as “The Cliff” is on the Southwest side of the University’s campus, two blocks away from Kroger Field.
0.8 miN
Park
University of Kentucky Arboretum, Lexington
20 min walk • The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, 40 hectares or 100 acres, is located at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is open to the public from dawn to dusk every day of the year. The Arboretum hosts 18 tree species native to Kentucky, as well as 80 other native Kentucky plant species.
0.8 miN
Park
Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum, Lexington
20 min walk • The Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum 4 acres is a non-profit arboretum located at the Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc.'s State Headquarters, 616 Pleasant Street, Paris, Kentucky. The Arboretum is open to the public, sunrise to sunset, free of charge.
1 miE
Church
Cathedral of Christ the King, Lexington
25 min walk • The Cathedral of Christ the King is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Lexington.
0.7 miN
Library
William T. Young Library, Lexington
19 min walk • The William T. Young Library is located on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. It is named for William T. Young, a prominent local businessman, horse breeder, philanthropist and alumnus of the university, who began fundraising efforts with a donation of $5 million.
1 miN
Museum, Art museum
University of Kentucky Art Museum, Lexington
27 min walk • The University of Kentucky Art Museum is an art museum in Lexington, Kentucky. The collection includes European and American artwork ranging from Old Masters to contemporary, as well as a selection of Non-Western objects.
1 miN
Memorial
Memorial Hall, Lexington
25 min walk • Memorial Hall located at 610 South Limestone Street is a prominent building on the campus of the University of Kentucky. It is approximately 17,012 square feet and 130 feet tall.The building's construction was funded by donations and individual contributions over a ten-year...
1.1 miN
Tower
Patterson Office Tower, Lexington
28 min walk • The Patterson Office Tower is a 250-foot high-rise building on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, Kentucky. It is UK's only current high-rise following the 2020 demolition of the Kirwan–Blanding residence hall complex, which had included two 264-foot towers.
1 miN
Design, Library
Margaret I. King Library, Lexington
25 min walk • The Margaret I. King Library consisted of three contiguous buildings at the University of Kentucky. A southern and northern addition were added to the original building.
1.1 miN
Concerts and shows
Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington
28 min walk • Originally opened on November 1, 1979, as Center for the Arts, the Singletary Center for the Arts is a fine arts complex located on the campus of the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Commonwealth Stadium?

Nearby attractions include University of Kentucky, Lexington (9 min walk), Cliff Hagan Stadium, Lexington (13 min walk), Seven Parks, Lexington (14 min walk), North Elizabeth Street, Lexington (18 min walk).

How to get to Commonwealth Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Commonwealth Stadium:

Bus

1628 University @ Cooper Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (8 min walk)
1388 Nicholasville @ Alumni Inbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr, 5 Nicholasville Road (11 min walk)