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The Kentucky Barrels are an arena football team. Based in Highland Heights, Kentucky, they are a member of the Arena Football One.

$10 off Tickets this Weekend

May 14, 2026 - The Kentucky Barrels are bringing the action back to Truist Arena this weekend and Barrel Nation can save while doing it! For this Sunday's matchup against the Beaumont Renegades, the Barrels are offering $10 OFF ALL TICKETS for the May 17th game kicking off at 3 PM. Doors open at 1:30pm! Fans looking to get the best deal are encouraged to purchase directly through the Truist Arena Box Office to avoid additional Ticketmaster fees. Tickets are also available online through the Barrels website! Truist Arena Box Office... Full Story

Barrels Go 3-0

May 8, 2026 - The Kentucky Barrels continue to roll through their inaugural season! With a huge rivalry win over the Nashville Kats, the Barrels improved to 3-0 on the season and continued building momentum in front of Barrel Nation. What started as a highly anticipated matchup quickly turned into another statement performance for the Barrels as they defended home turf and claimed the first-ever Rickhouse Rivalry Trophy. The "Rickhouse Rivalry" was created to build a competitive battle between Kentucky and Nashville, adding even mor... Full Story

Half-Price Tickets this Sunday Only: Don't Miss It

April 28, 2026 - The Kentucky Barrels are back at Truist Arena on Sunday, May 3rd at 3:00 PM playing against the Nashville Kats! We're bringing the energy with a WHITE OUT game, plus half-price tickets for this matchup only. If you've been waiting for the right time to come out, this is it. THEME: WHITE OUT We're calling on all fans to wear white and help us turn Truist Arena into a full White Out. It's one of the best atmospheres of the season, and we want everyone in on it! How to Get Your Tickets Take advantage of this limited... Full Story

Kentucky Barrels Bottle First Win

April 13, 2026 - The Kentucky Barrels opened their inaugural Arena Football One season in historic fashion, defeating the Michigan Arsenal 34-26 on Sunday, April 12th at Truist Arena. In front of a loud and spirited crowd, the Barrels delivered a statement performance. The night began with a setback, as Barrels defensive back Cedric Thomas suffered a serious leg injury on the very first play from scrimmage. After a collision in the end zone, Thomas was transported to the hospital, where he underwent surgery for a fractured tibia and fi... Full Story

• $10 off Tickets this Weekend - May 14, 2026
  
• Barrels Go 3-0 - May 8, 2026
  
• Half-Price Tickets this Sunday Only: Don't Miss It - April 28, 2026
  
• Kentucky Barrels Bottle First Win - April 13, 2026
  
• Kentucky Barrels Opening Night: What You Need to Know - April 9, 2026
  
• Get Your Tickets for Kentucky Barrels Football - March 31, 2026
  
• Kentucky Barrels to Host Open Practice - March 24, 2026
  
• Eldridge Tre Dockery III Signs for the 2026 Season - March 17, 2026
  
• Single Game Tickets Now Available - March 6, 2026
  
• Noah Buttiglieri Signed for the 2026 Season - February 24, 2026
  
• First Look: '26 Barrels Uniforms - February 20, 2026
  
• Jacoby Young Signed for the 2026 Season - February 18, 2026
  
• Reggie Gray Joins the Kentucky Barrels as Assistant Coach - January 30, 2026
  
• Dhane Montgomery Signs for 2026 - January 22, 2026
  
• Arena Football Returns to Greater Cincy with Kentucky Barrels Joining Arena Football One - August 18, 2025
  
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League: Arena Football One
Home: Highland Heights, Kentucky
Class: Arena
Website: Kentucky Barrels site
Schedule: Full Kentucky Barrels Schedule

Sun., May 17		Beaumont at Kentucky	3:00 p.m.
Sat., May 9	L	Kentucky 37 at Albany 55	Final
Sun., May 3	W	Nashville 36 at Kentucky 37	Final
Sun., Apr 19	W	Oceanside 42 at Kentucky 80	Final
Sun., Apr 12	W	Michigan 26 at Kentucky 34	Final
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Kentucky Barrels Schedule and Results

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• Kentucky Barrels win inaugural home opener over Michigan Arsenal - AF1 WKRC (April 13)
  
• Inaugural Kentucky Barrels arena football game vs. Michigan Arsenal - AF1 Cincinnati Enquirer (April 13)
  
• Kentucky Barrels win inaugural game vs. Michigan Arsenal | Photos - AF1 Cincinnati Enquirer (April 13)
  
• Cedric Walker to coach AF1-expansion Kentucky Barrels - AF1 Billings Gazette (August 19)
  
• NKU's Truist Arena to host Kentucky Barrels of Arena Football One - AF1 Cincinnati Enquirer (August 18)
  
• New professional sports team to debut in the Tri-State in 2026 - AF1 FOX 19 Cincinnati (August 18)
  
• New Arena Football team to join NKU Norse basketball as tenants inside Truist Arena - AF1 Cincinnati Enquirer (August 18)
  
• Nw pro team from Arena Football One to reside at NKU's Truist Arena - AF1 Cincinnati Enquirer (August 18)
  
• New AF1 team, the 'Kentucky Barrels' will bring pro arena football back to Cincinnati area - AF1 WCPO (August 18)
  
• New arena football team, Kentucky Barrels, to start play at Truist Arena in 2026 - AF1 WLWT (August 18)
  
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