Badger Volleyball looking up in 2018

MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin Volleyball fans attending matches at the historic UW Field House will notice a number of exciting changes and fan enhancements for match day and outside of event day. Plus, be sure to check out several reminders in advance of attending matches. The eighth-ranked Badgers open up the home season on Saturday vs. No. 2 Texas in the HotelRED Invitational.

Upper Deck Open

For the first time since 2008, sections of the upper deck of the UW Field House are open for fans this season. The new sections, which will all be general admission, raise the capacity of the facility to 7,052, an increase of 1,040 from the previous capacity. Read more here.

"Set Point with Coach Sheffield"

Badger Volleyball fans have more ways than ever to follow the Badgers on the radio this season. All matches, home and away, will be broadcast live on the IHeartRadio app and locally in Madison. Jon Arias will once again serve as the play-by-play announcer.

New for 2018, Kelly Sheffield will join Jon on "The Rundown with Jon Arias" every Tuesday at 11:20 a.m. for "Set Point with Coach Sheffield." This new segment will air live on The Big 1070 WTSO in Madison. Select fans will have a chance to win prizes, including match tickets, all season long!

Ticket Forwarding

Unable to attend a match this season? Do not let your season tickets go unused. Take advantage of the free online Ticket Forwarding service and electronically transfer your season tickets to a friend or family member. Season ticket holders should click here for details on Ticket Forwarding.

Season Parking Permits

New for 2018, the season parking permit package includes one permit valid for each of the 12 home matches this season. If fans purchased season parking, please be sure you are bringing the correct pass to each match.

Monroe Street Construction

Fans should be advised Monroe Street is in the midst of an eight-month reconstruction project. The project is scheduled to conclude in mid-November. During the construction project, traffic will be limited to one lane, inbound from Odana Road to Regent Street. No outbound traffic is permitted on Monroe Street during construction. For a map of the impacted areas click here or visit the City of Madison's website.

Seat Stickers

The UW Field House is a shared facility for Wisconsin Wrestling and Wisconsin Volleyball. Given the overlap between the two sports' seasons and reserved season tickets now being sold for wrestling, reserved season ticket holders for volleyball and wrestling will not find seat stickers on their seats this season. Upon arrival to the UW Field House this season, reserved ticket holders will see their seat number on the front or on top of the seat. Rows in the reserved seating areas are designated 1 through 29, and are marked on the aisle walkway or side of the end seat for each section.

If you have any questions about where your seats are located, please contact the Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office prior to match day, or please see an usher upon arrival to the UW Field House.

New Rule

Fans attending matches this season should note that intermission between sets two and three has been reduced to five minutes in length. Per NCAA rules, "the maximum allowable time for intermission between sets two and three has been reduced to five minutes." Please plan accordingly.

Single Match Tickets Available

Badger fans interested in attending volleyball matches in 2018 are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. Choose from single-match tickets, group tickets or a "Seats and Treats Value Pack" presented by Culver's. For details and to purchase, click here.

University of Wisconsin Athletics