City of Green Bay and Wisconsin Athletics reveal details for Badger Bash North
May 19, 2026 | Football, General News
Downtown Green Bay will host slate of fan events on Saturday, Sept. 5 ahead of Wisconsin’s season opener at Lambeau Field on Sept. 6
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Wisconsin Athletics and On Broadway, Inc., along with other community partners, including the City of Green Bay announced today, an exciting community event to be hosted on Saturday, September 5 in the Broadway District of downtown Green Bay.
Full details
Badger Bash North is the result of months of planning, bringing Badgers alumni and fans together to celebrate in downtown Green Bay ahead of the Badgers' showdown with Notre Dame at Lambeau Field (Sept. 6). This free, community event includes numerous family-friendly festivities including:
- Family Football Combine featuring numerous combine stations including 40yd dash, vertical jump, QB toss and more. Plus, face painting, balloon animals and a bounce house.
- UW Marching Band parade over the Main St. Bridge
- Badger Program featuring the radio voice of the Badgers, Matt Lepay
- Live music from Fun with Atoms and FBI & The Untouchable Horns
- Fireworks show over the Fox River
- Food trucks, beverage tents, Licensed Badgers apparel for sale, kids activities, games, and exciting sponsor activations with additional activities. More announcements will be made this summer including who the parade grand marshal will be and an additional activity headed up by Badgers Give Back that the community will be invited to participate in.
"We're thrilled to be back in Titletown this fall for what's shaping up to be a truly historic weekend," said Mitchell Pinta, Wisconsin Athletics Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Revenue Officer. "Badger fans from across the state and country are in for an experience unlike anything else, a full weekend in downtown Green Bay capped off by cheering on Wisconsin at Lambeau Field."Â
"This community demonstrated during last year's NFL Draft that incredible things can happen when local organizations come together," said Mary Rhode, vice president of marketing & communications for On Broadway, Inc. "It's a thrill to bring together once again, many of those same organizations and partner with Wisconsin Athletics to once again create an unforgettable experience that highlights the energy, hospitality and spirit of the Broadway District and downtown Green Bay."Â
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Full details
Badger Bash North is the result of months of planning, bringing Badgers alumni and fans together to celebrate in downtown Green Bay ahead of the Badgers' showdown with Notre Dame at Lambeau Field (Sept. 6). This free, community event includes numerous family-friendly festivities including:
- Family Football Combine featuring numerous combine stations including 40yd dash, vertical jump, QB toss and more. Plus, face painting, balloon animals and a bounce house.
- UW Marching Band parade over the Main St. Bridge
- Badger Program featuring the radio voice of the Badgers, Matt Lepay
- Live music from Fun with Atoms and FBI & The Untouchable Horns
- Fireworks show over the Fox River
- Food trucks, beverage tents, Licensed Badgers apparel for sale, kids activities, games, and exciting sponsor activations with additional activities. More announcements will be made this summer including who the parade grand marshal will be and an additional activity headed up by Badgers Give Back that the community will be invited to participate in.
"We're thrilled to be back in Titletown this fall for what's shaping up to be a truly historic weekend," said Mitchell Pinta, Wisconsin Athletics Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Revenue Officer. "Badger fans from across the state and country are in for an experience unlike anything else, a full weekend in downtown Green Bay capped off by cheering on Wisconsin at Lambeau Field."Â
"This community demonstrated during last year's NFL Draft that incredible things can happen when local organizations come together," said Mary Rhode, vice president of marketing & communications for On Broadway, Inc. "It's a thrill to bring together once again, many of those same organizations and partner with Wisconsin Athletics to once again create an unforgettable experience that highlights the energy, hospitality and spirit of the Broadway District and downtown Green Bay."Â
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