A tough season-opening loss. Four straight wins. And a signature road victory at Penn State. The 2026 Wisconsin Football Schedule has been strong after the Shamrock Series and now turns toward a critical road trip to UCLA, a home date with USC, and the always-heated rivalry against Minnesota. Wisconsin Badgers football sits at 4-1 and faces a demanding second half of the Big Ten season. Here is the complete 2026 Wisconsin Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
2026 Wisconsin Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Series | ||||
| Sunday | vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishLambeau Field, Green Bay, WI | 7:30pm ETNBC/Peacock | L 13-41 | |
| Stripe Out | ||||
| Saturday | Western Illinois LeathernecksCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI | 7:15pm ETBTN | W 36-9 | |
| Saturday | Eastern Michigan EaglesCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI | 12:30pm ETPeacock/NBCSN/YT | W 54-10 | |
| Saturday | at Penn State Nittany LionsBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA | 5:00pm ETPeacock | W 24-20 | |
| Homecoming / Red Out | ||||
| Saturday | Michigan State SpartansCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI | 12:30pm ETBTN | W 31-3 | |
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at UCLA BruinsRose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA | Time TBA ET | L 7-17 | |
| Saturday | USC TrojansCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI | Time TBA ET | W 24-7 | |
| Saturday | at Iowa HawkeyesKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA | Time TBA ET | L 0-30 | |
| Saturday | Rutgers Scarlet KnightsCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI | 4:15pm ETBTN | ||
| Saturday | at Maryland TerrapinsSECU Stadium, College Park, MD | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Purdue BoilermakersRoss-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Friday | Minnesota Golden GophersCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI | 7:30pm ETNBC/Peacock | ||
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Opening Loss and Four Straight Wins
Wisconsin Badgers Football Schedule 2026 opened with a Shamrock Series defeat before rolling off four consecutive victories.
- Notre Dame at Lambeau Field (Sept 6)
- Western Illinois at home (Sept 12)
- Eastern Michigan at home (Sept 19)
- Penn State on the road (Sept 26)
- Michigan State at home for Homecoming (Oct 3)
Bye Week
A week off arrived after the Homecoming win.
- Bye week (Oct 10)
Road Trip to UCLA and USC at Home
Mid-to-late October brings a West Coast road test followed by a major home opportunity.
- UCLA on the road (Oct 17)
- USC at home (Oct 24)
Iowa Road Game and Rutgers at Home
Late October and early November mix a classic Big Ten rivalry road trip with a home conference game.
- Iowa on the road (Oct 31)
- Rutgers at home (Nov 7)
Closing Stretch and Rivalry
November finishes with consecutive road games and the annual border battle.
- Maryland on the road (Nov 14)
- Purdue on the road (Nov 21)
- Minnesota at home (Nov 27)
Wisconsin Football Home Games 2026
Wisconsin has six home games at Camp Randall Stadium in 2026:
- Western Illinois
- Eastern Michigan
- Michigan State (Homecoming)
- USC
- Rutgers
- Minnesota
The dates against USC, Michigan State and Minnesota stand out as the highest-profile opportunities at home.
The 2026 Wisconsin Football Schedule features a strong recovery stretch, a difficult mid-season slate, and key late tests. How the Badgers handle the road trip to UCLA, the home date with USC, and the rivalry finale against Minnesota will shape the entire season.
FAQ
When does Wisconsin play its first game on the 2026 schedule?
Wisconsin Football Schedule 2026 opened against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 6, at Lambeau Field in the Shamrock Series.
When is Wisconsin vs Minnesota 2026?
Wisconsin vs Minnesota 2026 is set for Friday, November 27, at home at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison.
How many home games does Wisconsin play in 2026?
Wisconsin has six Wisconsin football home games in 2026 at Camp Randall Stadium: Western Illinois, Eastern Michigan, Michigan State, USC, Rutgers and Minnesota.
What is Wisconsin’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The upcoming run of UCLA, USC, Iowa, Rutgers, Maryland, Purdue and Minnesota ranks as the toughest remaining stretch on the Wisconsin Big Ten schedule 2026.
