Born in 1907 in Frankfort, Kentucky, Kentucky State Thorobreds football carries a proud HBCU legacy built on speed, grit and pageantry. The program claims Black College National Championships in 1934, 1935 and 1937 under Hall of Fame coach Henry A. Kean, who guided the Thorobreds to ten straight MAA titles, and surged to its first NCAA Division II playoff berth in 2025. College Football Hall of Famer Joe “Tarzan” Kendall remains the standard for playmaking excellence. Each season, the Thorobreds square off with Central State in a rivalry often showcased at classics like the Circle City Classic or Detroit Football Classic. Game days at Alumni Stadium are a campus happening on The Hill, with tailgates rolling, the Mighty Marching Thorobreds setting the tempo, and a student section that turns tight sightlines into a true home-field roar.

Kentucky State Thorobreds Football Stadium and Game Day Information

Home venue: Alumni Stadium in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Capacity: 6,500 for college football.
Parking: On-site campus lots by the stadium with some permit areas; arrive early and consider rideshare since local bus service is limited.
Nearby eats and attractions: Bourbon On Main, Mi Fiesta Grande, Serafini, Buffalo Trace Distillery tours, Kentucky State Capitol, Cove Springs Park.

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Albany State Golden Rams at Kentucky State University Thorobreds on September 30, 2023
Tuskegee University Golden Tigers at Kentucky State University Thorobreds on September 09, 2023

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NCAA football games air across ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and each conference’s dedicated network (like SEC Network or Big Ten Network). Streaming options may also be available via ESPN+ or Peacock.

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Kentucky State Thorobreds Football Schedule and Ticket Prices

Kentucky State Thorobreds Football Dates will be displayed below for any announced 2026 Kentucky State Thorobreds Football dates. For all available tickets and to find events near you, scroll to the listings at the top of this page.

DATE	CITY	VENUE	LOWEST PRICE
09/05/2026	Baton Rouge, LA	Ace W. Mumford Stadium	$64
09/12/2026	Atlanta, GA	CAU Panther Stadium	$88
09/19/2026	Frankfort, KY	Kentucky State University Alumni Stadium	$77
09/26/2026	Albany, GA	Albany State University Coliseum	$71
10/10/2026	Frankfort, KY	Kentucky State University Alumni Stadium	$77
10/24/2026	Frankfort, KY	Kentucky State University Alumni Stadium	$77