LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexington Sporting Club is proud to welcome Sonny’s BBQ as its newest partner, uniting two organizations committed to community and connection for LSC fans.
Sonny’s BBQ has built its reputation by serving slow-smoked barbecue, welcoming guests and putting people first. With a passion for perfecting its craft and creating a place where everyone feels at home, Sonny’s BBQ brings its commitment to quality and hospitality to the Lexington Sporting Club family.
“Lexington Sporting Club is building an incredible atmosphere for fans and families, and Sonny’s BBQ is thrilled to be part of the experience,” said Andrea Guisti, Kentucky area marketing manager for Sonny’s BBQ. “Partnering with an organization that shares the same commitment to family, community, and creating memorable experiences is the perfect fit in spreading a little Southern hospitality. We believe the best memories are made when bringing people together over great food and we’re excited to join the game-day experience.”
Through its commitment to community, Sonny’s BBQ continues to make an impact beyond the table with initiatives like Random Acts of BBQ®, which recognizes individuals who make a difference through their time, talents and dedication to others. This shared passion for community engagement supports Lexington Sporting Club’s mission to connect with fans and support the people who make the Bluegrass special.
“We’re incredibly excited to welcome Sonny’s BBQ as a valued partner of Lexington SC,” said Madyson Foster-Smith, head of partnerships for LSC. “Our fans love coming together on match days and having Sonny’s BBQ as a stadium food offering adds another great piece to the match-day experience. We’re grateful for their partnership and look forward to sharing plenty of great food, soccer and memories with our fans throughout the season.”
The partnership will bring supporters of Sonny’s BBQ and Lexington Sporting Club together throughout the season, creating a shared passion for the community.
About Sonny’s BBQ
With nearly 100 locations spanning the southeast, Sonny’s BBQ® is one of the largest barbecue restaurant brands in the country. Its signature pulled pork, sweet tea, and unique appetizers have afforded the restaurant the title of “Best Barbecue Chain in America” by The Daily Meal. Floyd “Sonny” Tillman and his wife, Lucille, founded Sonny’s BBQ in 1968 in Gainesville, Fla. in hopes of creating a local BBQ joint for their community to enjoy. 58 years later, Sonny’s BBQ continues to do just that under the direction of CEO Jamie Yarmuth and local pitmasters spreading the spirit of BBQ in each of their communities through the ‘Q the Kindness and Random Acts of BBQ initiatives. The brand gives back more than $1.2 million annually across the eight states it serves and reaches tens of thousands of community members with its generosity. Sonny’s BBQ is a leader in the hospitality industry with its commitment to creating unique consumer experiences, ability and willingness to utilize cutting-edge technology, and network of successful franchisee relationships. For more information, online ordering and to find the Sonny’s BBQ location closest to you, please visit www.SonnysBBQ.com or download the new Sonny’s BBQ mobile app.
About Lexington Sporting Club
Lexington Sporting Club is a U.S. Soccer professional soccer club competing in the USL Championship (U.S. Soccer Second Division men’s professional soccer), and in the Gainbridge Super League (U.S. Soccer First Division women’s professional soccer). The two professional teams are the pinnacle of a Lexington soccer ecosystem that features more than 1,000 players within its youth and academy systems. The Lexington SC women won the 2026 Gainbridge Super League championship, the first professional women’s championship in the history of the city, along with the 2025/26 Players’ Shield.
