Bart Kaufman Field to Host Fall Ball Finale

10/14/2026 5:30:00 PM | Baseball

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana baseball team will wrap up its fall slate on Friday (Oct. 16) evening with a contest against Kentucky at Bart Kaufman Field. After three games in the last three weeks, the Hoosiers finally get a chance to play on their home field. The two sides could play up to 12 innings depending on pitching availability.

First pitch for Friday's contest is set for 5 p.m., proceeding a massive football showdown against Ohio State on Saturday (Oct. 17) afternoon. Kentucky and IU are playing for the first time since the 2023 Lexington Regional. Both teams are expected to rotate through a number of available position players in the contest.

Admission to Friday's game is free for all. Fans can park in Lots 11 or 12 and enter Bart Kaufman Field.