Believe it or not, the countdown to Big Blue Madness 2012 is on. Even though it seems like Kentucky was just cutting down the nets in New Orleans, the annual kickoff to the men's and women's basketball season is just 52 days away.
On Tuesday, information about ticket distribution for the event - which will take place on Friday, Oct. 12 - and the annual campout that precedes it was released. Fans can begin lining up for tickets at Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 7 a.m. Last year's campout set a record with 570 tents. UK Athletics asks fans to be respectful and safe in finding places in line.
Tickets are once again free and will be distributed at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22. There will be a limit of four tickets per person. Tickets will be available at the same time online at UKathletics.com and Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are limited to four per household and will have a minimal service fee attached.
For those fans wishing to camp out, UK will provide portable restroom facilities, but permanent, wooden-type structures; portable generators; and propane tanks or other open frames are prohibited. Campers will be issued control cards beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21. No cards will be issued after 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 and all people with control cards must also be in line at that time.
This map is a diagram of where fans will be able to set up their tents.
The image below shows the ticket distribution lineup that will occur on Sept. 22.
On Tuesday, information about ticket distribution for the event - which will take place on Friday, Oct. 12 - and the annual campout that precedes it was released. Fans can begin lining up for tickets at Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 7 a.m. Last year's campout set a record with 570 tents. UK Athletics asks fans to be respectful and safe in finding places in line.
Tickets are once again free and will be distributed at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22. There will be a limit of four tickets per person. Tickets will be available at the same time online at UKathletics.com and Ticketmaster.com. Tickets are limited to four per household and will have a minimal service fee attached.
For those fans wishing to camp out, UK will provide portable restroom facilities, but permanent, wooden-type structures; portable generators; and propane tanks or other open frames are prohibited. Campers will be issued control cards beginning at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21. No cards will be issued after 7 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 and all people with control cards must also be in line at that time.
This map is a diagram of where fans will be able to set up their tents.
The image below shows the ticket distribution lineup that will occur on Sept. 22.
Do you allow campers in the parking lot?
Fans camping out for the Big Blue Madness ticket distribution may utilize the metered parking spaces adjacent to Memorial Coliseum while they are loading and unloading their vehicles.
After unloading, campers must relocate their vehicles to the E/K overflow parking lot, located across from Commonwealth Stadium off Alumni Drive. Parking in the E/K overflow parking lot will be free. Bus service will be available to transport fans back to Memorial Coliseum.
Read more about parking here: http://www.ukathletics.com/blog/2012/08/big-blue-madness-ticket-distribution-announced.html
how many tickets are actually available, like if I wait until saturday morning to line up will I still be able to get some?
You must be lined up by 7 a.m. on Saturday to receive a control card. The ticket office does everything in its power to guarantee tickets to those with control cards.
What if im wanting to order tickets online where do i find them on ukathletics and will there be a guarantee that ordering them online i will get tickets
Go to UKathletics.com or TicketMaster.com on Saturday. All fans who successfully order tickets online at 7 a.m. on Saturday will receive tickets.
Is there not a student lottery this year?
The student lottery took place on Monday, Sept. 18, but students can still get tickets through the public distribution on Sept. 22.
What is the "minimal service fee attached?"
It is a ticket processing fee charged by TicketMaster, but I am not sure how much it is exactly.
I have been online at Ticketmaster for a hr. now and cant seem to get anything. Are they Gone or has it opened up online yet?