The UK Alumni Association will host a pregame party on Wednesday, March 11, ahead of Kentucky’s first game in the 2026 Southeastern Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament in Nashville.
The pregame party will take place from 8:30 to 11 a.m. CT at Assembly Food Hall, located directly across from Bridgestone Arena at the corner of Broadway and 5th Avenue. The event offers fans and alumni a place to gather before No. 9 Kentucky faces off against No. 16 seed LSU at 11:30 a.m. CT at Bridgestone Arena.
At the pregame party, guests will enjoy performances by the UK Pep Band, Dance Team and Cheerleaders; book signings with Jack “Goose” Givens and Tom Leach; and a “Taste of Nashville” breakfast buffet.
Admission is $30 per person in advance or $35 at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Books may be pre-purchased and picked up at the event. Fans can pre-register here.
Attendees are also encouraged to visit the BBN United table, which will offer additional opportunities and giveaways for attendees, including:
- A signed Coach Mark Pope men’s basketball poster upon entry (while supplies last)
- Collectible UK koozies
- A photo of Tom Leach and Jack “Goose” Givens available for signing
- Details on how to win a pair of limited-edition Converse CONS “Kentucky Denim” shoes
- Announcement of the Untouchables 30th Anniversary denim-trimmed Kentucky jersey sweepstakes winner
The first 20 fans to visit the BBN United table will also receive a complimentary drink ticket.
The jersey sweepstakes is open to all new members who join BBN United between Feb. 25 at 12 a.m. ET and March 10 at 11:59 p.m. ET. To join today, visit bbnunited.com.
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