BBN United is LIVE -- with open practice, meet-and-greets and tickets among perks

The official fan club of UK Athletics, BBN United, has opened its virtual doors, with membership sign-ups to gain inside access with the Kentucky Wildcats now LIVE.

The five membership tiers range from $9.99 per month (for students) to $249.99 per month — or $99.99 to $2599.99 annually — with perks as simple as behind-the-scenes content and opportunities as massive as pre-game sideline access at football and basketball games, among others.

Your options: Club Blue, Select, Premier, Elite and Cats Club (students only).

CLUB BLUE ($29.99 monthly, $319.99 annually)

• Welcome pack & an annual merch box (member-only gear delivered to your door)
• UKSN all-access and more behind-the-scenes content (exclusive coach and player interviews, game-day features and the best of athlete storytelling)
• Invite to open practice day (BBN United Men’s Basketball Open Practice Day to catch your Wildcats in training mode)
• Virtual facility tours (See the Joe Craft Center, Kroger Field & the football facilities from a whole new angle)
• Collectible giveaways (Snag exclusive gifts at select home games)
• Member voting (Vote on select game-day decisions like which uniform the team wears for one of the November BBN United Tipoff Classic men’s basketball games and more)
• Big Blue Madness ticket sweepstakes (Before Big Blue Madness tickets are made available to the public, BBN United is setting aside an exclusive block of at least 1000 tickets just for members. You’ll have the chance to win a pair!)
• Early access to Blue-White game tickets (Be first in line for one of the first basketball events of the year. Receive presale access to purchase tickets for the Blue & White Game before the general public, and claim your seat for the start of basketball season)
• Monthly sweepstakes (Win items like VIP tours, a pair of men’s or women’s basketball tickets and more!)

SELECT ($69.99 monthly, $749.99 annually)

• Welcome pack & two annual merch boxes
• UKSN all-access and more behind-the-scenes content
• Invite to open practice day
• Virtual facility tours
• Collectible giveaways
• Member voting
• Big Blue Madness ticket sweepstakes
• Early access to Blue-White game tickets
• Virtual meet & greet with a UK student-athlete (Get face-to-face (virtually) with a current Wildcat. These group sessions offer an unforgettable chance to hear directly from the student-athletes who rep the blue & white.)
• Expanded sweepstakes items (Win items like vintage gear & collectibles, game-worn & autographed memorabilia, and a meet and greet with Tom Leach – the legendary Voice of the Wildcats.)

PREMIER ($129.99 monthly, $1399.99 annually)

• Welcome pack & four annual merch boxes
• UKSN all-access and more behind-the-scenes content
• Invite to open practice day
• Virtual facility tours
• Collectible giveaways
• Member voting
• Big Blue Madness ticket sweepstakes
• Early access to Blue-White game tickets
• Virtual meet & greet with a UK student-athlete (basketball or football guaranteed)
• Elevated sweepstakes items (Win items like game-worn & autographed memorabilia, a meet and greet with Tom Leach – legendary Voice of the Wildcats, and pre-game sideline access at select UK Football Games.)
• Select home game tickets (Access to claim 2 complimentary tickets per sport to select home volleyball, women’s basketball, gymnastics, softball, and baseball games)
• Two UK Team Shop discount codes (You’ll receive two 20% one-time discount codes to use at the UK Team Shop during specific windows throughout the year.)

ELITE ($249.99 monthly, $2599.99 annually)

• Welcome pack & four annual merch boxes (premium items)
• UKSN all-access and more behind-the-scenes content
• Invite to open practice day
• Virtual facility tours
• Collectible giveaways
• Member voting
• Big Blue Madness ticket sweepstakes
• Early access to Blue-White game tickets
• Two Blue-White game tickets (No lotteries. No waiting. Elite members can claim two (2) complimentary tickets to one of the signature events of the Kentucky basketball season.)
• Virtual meet & greet with a UK student-athlete (basketball or football guaranteed)
• Personalized thank you video from a UK student-athlete (As a token of appreciation, you’ll receive a custom thank you video directly from a University of Kentucky student-athlete. It’s a one-on-one expression of gratitude for your unmatched support.)
• Premium sweepstakes items (Pre-game sideline access at select UK Football and Men’s Basketball Games, exclusive apparel, normally reserved exclusively for players and staff, one hour of shootaround with friends on a UK basketball practice court, team up with a famous UK voice to record your personal voicemail recording)
• Select home game tickets
• Two UK Team Shop discount codes

CATS CLUB ($9.99 monthly, 99.99 annually)

The ultimate UK student membership is almost here. Exclusive perks, game access and all things Big Blue Nation.

More details & benefits to be announced.

“BBN United is our initiative for empowering fan voices in how we support student-athletes, celebrate fan loyalty and fuel the future of UK Athletics,” Mitch Barnhart said. “Whether cheering from within the Commonwealth of Kentucky or anywhere across the country, this is a great new opportunity for Big Blue Nation to directly support the Wildcats in new and exciting ways.”

“The passion of Big Blue Nation is unmatched, and BBN United gives our fans a powerful new way to stay connected and make a real difference,” Mark Stoops added. “This is about more than perks, it’s about building a stronger foundation for our players, our program and our future. We’ve always said it takes everyone, and now there’s a way for everyone to be a part of what we’re building.”

“BBN United is an incredible way to bring the Big Blue Nation even closer to our program,” Mark Pope continued. “Our fans are the heartbeat of Kentucky basketball, and now they have an inclusive way to be a part of our journey, one that supports our players, fuels revenue-sharing and NIL and celebrates everything that makes this place special. There’s no better community to lead the way than BBN.”

Want more information on your membership possibilities? Have any questions? Ready to sign up for BBN United today? Click here.