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LOOK: Hundreds of Kentucky fans line up outside Rupp Arena for Big Blue Madness Fan Fest

Zack Geogheganby: Zack Geoghegan10/11/25ZGeogheganKSR
The student section at Rupp Arena during Senior Night vs. LSU - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio
The student section at Rupp Arena during Senior Night vs. LSU - Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio

Fan Fest is the event before the event, and yet, the Big Blue Nation just can’t help but get overly excited.

Over two hours before the doors even opened at noon for Fan Fest, hundreds upon hundreds of Kentucky fans lined up outside Rupp Arena. Big Blue Madness doesn’t start until 6:00 p.m. ET (SEC Network+), by the way. But Fan Fest provides a unique, brand-new opportunity for UK fans. Along with plenty of vendors and activities, fans will get the chance to hear/meet Mark Pope, Kenny Brooks, and the players throughout the day.

Just look at the number of fans who showed up to Rupp this morning. It’s crazy, and another reason why the BBN is the undisputed fanbase champion.

BBN United Fan Fest Schedule

12:30–1 p.m. – Coach Mark Pope on stage
1:15–1:45 p.m. – Coach Kenny Brooks on stage
1:45 p.m. – Women’s Basketball Team introduced
2–2:45 p.m. – Women’s Basketball Team Autograph Session
2:45 p.m. – Men’s Basketball Team introduced
3 –4 p.m. – Men’s Basketball Team Autograph Session

The National Championship trophies will be on display, along with inflatables, face-painting, a live DJ, and much, much more. Find more information at UKAthletics.com.

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