Badger fans headed to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Football Championship game are in store for a weekend of fun and Badger football. To make your trip more enjoyable, check out these helpful tips and information you should know before kickoff.

Wisconsin Football Kickoff Party
Saturday, December 3, 2016: 4-7 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center – Exhibit Hall F

Make plans to attend the Wisconsin Football Kickoff Party before the Badgers take the field in the 2016 Big Ten Football Championship Game. The party begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 3. The event will be held in Exhibit Hall F of the Indiana Convention Center, which is located across the street from and immediately north of Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis.

Food and beverages, including beer and soda, will be available for purchase.

The UW Band, Spirit Squad and Bucky Badger will make an appearance to get fans ready for the big game shortly after 5 p.m. Live entertainment will be provided throughout the event by My Yellow Rickshaw.

Admission is free, however due to Indiana Convention Center and Big Ten Conference policy, all attendees must have a wristband to enter the event. Wristbands will be available outside Exhibit Hall F beginning at noon. In addition, fans attending the event will have their bags subject to search upon entry.

Big Ten Fan Fest
Friday, December 2, 2016: 3-9 p.m.
Saturday, December 3, 2016: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Indiana Convention Center

More than 200,000 square feet in the Indiana Convention Center will be dedicated to interactive games, entertainment - including special guest appearances and mascots - performances by participating team bands, giveaways, food and beverages, and much more.

A Big Ten Football Championship Game ticket will provide free access to the Big Ten Fan Fest. Fan Fest tickets may also be purchased on-site at the Indiana Convention Center on Friday or Saturday. Prices for adults are $8 and youth (ages 3-12) are $4. Children ages 2 and under are free. Individuals with a Military ID will gain complimentary access.

Clear Bag Policy
Fans attending the 2016 Big Ten Football Championship Game in Indianapolis on December 3 will be asked to enter with clear bags and should be prepared to arrive early.

The clear bag policy affects the type and size of bags that are permitted into the stadium – not the items that fans normally need to bring to a game. Each fan may bring in items such as keys, makeup, combs, phones, wallets and credit cards. Fans may still bring items such as binoculars and cameras, provided they are not in cases, and may also carry a blanket or jacket into the stadium.

Bags must satisfy the guidelines below in order to be taken into Lucas Oil Stadium:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
• One-gallon re-sealable, clear plastic storage bag
• Small clutch bags or purses, no larger than 4.5" x 6.5", with or without a handle or strap
• An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at the following gates: Northwest corner (employee entrance) OR Southeast corner (adjacent to Ticket Office)

Fans can receive a free permissible clear bag to use at the championship game from numerous locations around downtown Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Information
Indianapolis is a sports fan's dream city for major sporting events. The city has many attractions and is easy to navigate by car or by foot. Be sure to check out all the city has to offer during your stay.

Broadcast, Streaming and Social Media Information
The 2016 Big Ten Football Championship Game will kickoff at 8:17 p.m. ET / 7:17 p.m. CT. If you are not heading to Indianapolis for the game, there are still plenty of opportunities to follow the action.

TV
Broadcast: FOX
Online (Streaming): FoxSportsGo.com
Mobile App (Streaming): FoxSportsGo

Radio (Wisconsin)
Badger Sports Network
Satellite Radio: Sirius 93 / XM 196
Online: BadgerSportsNetwork.com
Mobile App: iHeartRadio (search WIBA)

Radio (National)
Compass Media
Satellite Radio: Sirius 81 / XM 81

Social Media
Twitter: @BadgerFootball, @uwbadgers
Hashtags: #Badgers, #OnWisconsin
Instagram: @badgerfootball, @uwbadgers
Facebook: WisconsinFootball, WisconsinBadgers
Snapchat: officialbadgers
YouTube: WisconsinBadgers

Badger Gameday Mobile App
The Badger Gameday app for iOS and Android devices offers everything fans need to keep up with the Badgers. Badger Gameday is available from the App Store and Google Play.