UK Alumni Association to host ‘Block’ Party in Kansas City ahead of Kentucky Volleyball in Final Four
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2025) — Kentucky volleyball is headed to the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Final Four, and the University of Kentucky Alumni Association is bringing the Big Blue Nation together in Kansas City at the official UK fan headquarters with a pregame “Block” Party and pep rally.
The free event will take place 4-6 p.m. CT Thursday, Dec. 18, at Johnny’s Power & Light District, 1310 Grand Blvd. in the Kansas City Power & Light District, near the T-Mobile Center, the tournament site.
Fans can enjoy performances by the UK pep band and cheerleaders, photo opportunities with the Wildcat mascot and a high-energy pregame atmosphere, with food and drinks available for purchase and UK Alumni swag and giveaways while supplies last. The celebration will give alumni, fans and friends a central place to gather and “set” the tone before the Wildcats take the court on college volleyball’s biggest stage.
Kentucky will face Wisconsin in the semifinals of the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament at approximately 8 p.m. CST, or 30 minutes following the conclusion of the previous match, at T-Mobile Center, 1407 Grand Boulevard in Kansas City. Game tickets are available for purchase online.
For more information, visit www.ukalumni.net/NCAAVolleyballTournament. Check the website for updates and follow the UK Alumni Association on social media for event coverage and announcements.
The UK Alumni Association is committed to fostering lifelong engagement among alumni, friends, the association and the university. For more information about the UK Alumni Association, visit www.ukalumni.net or call 800-269-2586.
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