A season opener at Lambeau Field against Notre Dame. A road trip to Penn State two weeks later. And USC visiting Madison in late October. The 2026 Wisconsin Football Schedule opens with one of the most unique settings in college football and never really settles down after that.
Wisconsin Badgers football starts the year in Green Bay, faces a demanding Big Ten stretch, and closes with a Friday night rivalry game. 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 | 7:30 PM ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Saturday | Western Illinois LeathernecksCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI | 7:15 PM ETBTN | ||
| Saturday | Eastern Michigan EaglesCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI | 12:30 PM ETPeacock | ||
| Saturday | at Penn State Nittany LionsBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Homecoming | ||||
| Saturday | Michigan State SpartansCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Saturday | at UCLA BruinsRose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | USC TrojansCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at Iowa HawkeyesKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Rutgers Scarlet KnightsCamp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI | Time TBA ETTV TBA | ||
| 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 | 7:30 PM ETNBC/Peacock | ||
| Saturday | vs Big Ten ChampionshipLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN | 8:00 PM ETFOX | ||
The Shamrock Series Opens the Year at Lambeau Field
Wisconsin Badgers Football Schedule 2026 opens on a Sunday night against Notre Dame in the Shamrock Series at Lambeau Field in Green Bay — a genuinely unique venue for a season opener and one of the toughest tests any team will face in Week 1. Western Illinois and Eastern Michigan both visit Camp Randall Stadium before the schedule turns to its next real challenge.
That Lambeau Field opener will set a high standard from the start.
Penn State on the Road, Then Michigan State for Homecoming
A road trip to Penn State closes out September before Michigan State visits Madison for Homecoming on October 3. A bye week on October 10 gives Wisconsin time to recover before the toughest stretch of the season begins.
A Trip to UCLA, Then USC Comes to Madison
The Wisconsin Big Ten schedule 2026 sends the Badgers to UCLA before USC visits Camp Randall Stadium on October 24 — one of the marquee home dates of the year. A road trip to Iowa closes out October.
Rutgers at Home, Then a Closing Road Swing
Rutgers visits Madison before back-to-back true road trips — first Maryland, then Purdue — test depth heading into the final stretch of the season.
The Regular Season Closes With a Friday Night Rivalry
The regular season wraps with a Friday night rivalry game against Minnesota on November 27, kicking off at 7:30 p.m. ET. If Wisconsin is still playing December 5, the Badgers will be in Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship Game.
Wisconsin Football Home Games 2026
Wisconsin has six home games at Camp Randall Stadium in 2026: Western Illinois, Eastern Michigan, Michigan State, USC, Rutgers and Minnesota. The dates against USC and Minnesota stand out as the highest-profile opportunities at home.
The 2026 Wisconsin Football Schedule features a unique national opener, a strong mid-season home date against USC, and a demanding late road stretch. How the Badgers handle the Notre Dame game at Lambeau, the Penn State road trip, and the October stretch against UCLA, USC and Iowa will shape the entire season.
FAQ
When does Wisconsin play its first game on the 2026 schedule?
Wisconsin Football Schedule 2026 opens against Notre Dame in the Shamrock Series at Lambeau Field in Green Bay on Sunday, September 6.
When is Wisconsin vs Notre Dame 2026?
Wisconsin vs Notre Dame 2026 is the Shamrock Series season opener, set for Sunday, September 6, at Lambeau Field, kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
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 run from UCLA (road) through USC (home) and Iowa (road) — October 17 through October 31 — is the toughest stretch on the Wisconsin Big Ten schedule 2026, alongside the season-opening test against Notre Dame.
