{
  "id": 7425384,
  "title": "How Kentucky fans can get tickets for Big Blue Madness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/how-kentucky-fans-can-get-tickets-for-big-blue-madness",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T23:38:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kentucky-fans-tickets-big-blue-233802163.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kentucky fans eagerly anticipate Big Blue Madness, a highly anticipated preseason event for the Wildcats' basketball team. Taking place on October 2, the event features a fan-friendly atmosphere where attendees can get acquainted with the upcoming roster. Following Big Blue Madness, Fan Fest will be held the next day at the Central Bank Center.\n\nTicket acquisition for Big Blue Madness begins on September 18 at 5:00 PM, through Ticketmaster. It is important to note that there is a limited supply of tickets, with a maximum of two tickets available per household. This ensures that as many fans as possible have the opportunity to secure a seat at this exciting event.\n\nFor the 2026 season, Kentucky fans are optimistic about Mark Pope's team, which he believes is his best yet. The goal is to compete for an SEC championship and secure victories throughout the season. The team's confidence is high after a potentially disappointing previous season, which may have prompted calls for Pope's job. However, the outlook remains positive as Big Blue Madness approaches, and fans are eager to witness their team in action.",
  "summary": "It's nearly Kentucky basketball season, and Big Blue Madness is nearly here. This is how fans can get tickets.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Indiana football schedule vs. Western Kentucky: Kickoff, where to watch, tickets, injuries",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/indiana-football-schedule-vs-western-kentucky-kickoff-where-to-watch",
        "published": "2026-09-14T10:26:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}