(WKYT) – We now know when Kentucky basketball fans will get their first taste of the upcoming season.
According to a post from the Kentucky Athletics X account, Big Blue Madness is officially set for Friday, Oct. 2.
Ticket distribution information is not yet available, and details regarding time and TV information have also not been finalized.
The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that the Kentucky basketball “Fan Fest” that debuted last year as part of the Big Blue Madness festivities is also expected to return for a second season, though details around that event are also not yet official.

