Wisconsin announces exciting Big Ten home opponents for 2026-27
May 12, 2026 | Men's Basketball
Badgers to face three top-10 teams at the Kohl Center
MADISON, Wis. — The Big Ten opponents for Wisconsin men's basketball have been announced for next season and the home slate features an exciting lineup.
The Kohl Center will welcome five teams ranked in the final AP Top-25, including reigning national champion Michigan and Final Four participant Illinois. UW handed Michigan its only home loss last year and went 2-0 against the Fighting Illini.
Each team will play a 20-game conference schedule with specific dates, times and television designations released later this summer. The following is a breakdown of which teams the Badgers will face during the 2026-27 season:
HOME
Illinois*, Indiana, Iowa*, Michigan, Minnesota*, Nebraska, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Washington
AWAY
Illinois*, Iowa*, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota*, Northwestern, Ohio State, Rutgers, UCLA, USC
* home and away opponent
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