2026 Season Promotions

Stars of Tomorrow
The Wisconsin Badgers provides a one-of-a-kind experience to young fans and players during their softball games this spring. Stars of Tomorrow teams will have the opportunity to run out of the tunnel with the team, line up on the field during the national anthem, and have their photo featured on the video board during the game.

Complimentary admission will be offered to the participating youth team (ages 12 and under), up to thirty players and four coaches. If other family members choose to attend, they will need to purchase tickets at the Goodman Softball Complex ticket office on game day.

Spots are limited, and games will be assigned on a first come first serve basis. Teams must register in advance by emailing cclark@athletics.wisc.edu.

Softball Saturdays
Wisconsin Softball provides an amazing opportunity for young fans and players to experience a collegiate softball game, and to witness firsthand the atmosphere that makes Wisconsin so special. As a special thank you to our fans for their continued support, Wisconsin Softball will be featuring "Wisconsin Softball Saturdays," offering complimentary admission to youth teams (ages 12 and under) for select home games. Spots are limited to 30 players and 4 coaches per team, and tickets will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.

The games available for Wisconsin Softball Saturdays are listed below:

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12 PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 12 PM
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12 PM
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12 PM

Teams must register in advance and can reach out to cclark@athletics.wisc.edu

Season Long Promotions

Date & Time	Game Day Timeline	Promotions & Giveaways
Friday, Mar. 27 4:00 PM	Gates Open: 3:00 PM	OPENING WEEKEND! Join Wisconsin Women’s Softball during its season opener!
Saturday, Mar. 28 12:00 PM	Gates Open: 11:00 AM	OPENING WEEKEND! YOUTH SOFTBALL SATURDAY: 10 youth softball teams that are pre-registered will be able to enter Goodman Field free of cost. POST-GAME FUN KIDS CAMP: Kids 12 and under are invited to join a fun, easygoing camp experience, no pressure and no experience needed! Bringing a glove is optional, but feel free to bring one if you have it. POST-GAME AUTOGRAPHS: Join the team afterwards for autographs on the concourse!
Sunday, Mar. 29 12:00 PM	Gates Open: 11:00 AM	OPENING WEEKEND! SUNDAY FAMILY FUNDAY: Kids 12 and under can enjoy a special post-game Running of the Bases experience on the field!
Wednesday, Apr. 8 5:00 PM	Gates Open: 4:00 PM	GAME DAY AT GOODMAN
Friday, Apr. 10 7:00 PM	Gates Open: 6:00 PM	CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF WISCONSIN SOFTBALL 1996- 2006 LED BATONS GIVEAWAY: Help light up Goodman with our LED Batons! The first 200 fans will receive one.
Saturday, Apr. 11 12:00 PM	Gates Open: 11:00 AM	CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF WISCONSIN SOFTBALL 1996- 2006 COMMEMORATIVE GIVEAWAY: Fans will receive a limited-edition commemorative giveaway. Come to Goodman and find out! YOUTH SOFTBALL SATURDAY: 10 youth softball teams that are pre-registered will be able to enter Goodman Field free of cost. POST GAME AUTOGRAPHS: Join the team afterwards for autographs on the concourse!
Sunday, Apr. 12 12: 00 PM	Gates Open: 11:00 AM	CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF WISCONSIN SOFTBALL 1996- 2006 CAPE DAY: Join us in seeing the capes made by UW Health patients! SUNDAY FAMILY FUNDAY: Kids 12 and under can purchase a concession combo for a hot dog & chips for $5!
Wednesday, Apr. 15 3:30 PM	Gates Open: 2:30 PM	GAME DAY AT GOODMAN Join us for the double header against St. Thomas!
Wednesday, Apr. 15 5:30 PM	Gates Open: 2:30 PM	GAME DAY AT GOODMAN Join us for the double header against St. Thomas
Friday, Apr. 17 5:00 PM	Gates Open: 4:00 PM	CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF WISCONSIN SOFTBALL 2006-2016 LED BATONS GIVEAWAY: Help light up Goodman with our LED Batons! The first 200 fans will receive one.
Saturday, Apr. 18 12:00 PM	Gates Open: 11:00 AM	CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF WISCONSIN SOFTBALL 2006-2016 COMMEMORATIVE GIVEAWAY: Fans will receive a limited-edition commemorative giveaway to remember their visit—while supplies last! CARBONE CANCER CENTER: Join us in welcoming and recognizing doctors and cancer survivors from our community. YOUTH SOFTBALL SATURDAY: 10 youth softball teams that are pre-registered will be able to enter Goodman Field free of cost. POST GAME AUTOGRAPHS: Join the team afterwards for autographs on the concourse!
Sunday, Apr. 19 12:00 PM	Gates Open: 11:00 AM	CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF WISCONSIN SOFTBALL 2006-2016 SUNDAY FAMILY FUNDAY: Kids 12 and under can purchase a concession combo for Hotdog & Chips for $5!
Friday, May 1 5:00 PM	Gates Open: 4:00 PM	CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF WISCONSIN SOFTBALL 2016-2026 STUDENT T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY: The first students will get a free t-shirt to wear at the game, while supplies last.
Saturday, May 2 12:00 PM	Gates Open: 11:00 AM	CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF WISCONSIN SOFTBALL 2016-2026 COMMEMORATIVE GIVEAWAY: Fans will receive a limited-edition commemorative giveaway to remember their visit—while supplies last! ALUMNI DAY: Join us as we celebrate our alumni back in Madison. Alumni will be recognized during the game. YOUTH SOFTBALL SATURDAY: 10 youth softball teams that are pre-registered will be able to enter Goodman Field free of cost.
Sunday, May 3 12:00 PM	Gates Open: 11:00 AM	CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF WISCONSIN SOFTBALL 2016-2026 SENIOR DAY: Come early to Goodman Field as we honor and recognize our senior class as they play their final regular-season home game! WHITE OUT: Show up in white and pack the stands for your badgers! SUNDAY FAMILY FUNDAY: Kids 12 and under can enjoy a special post-game Running of the Bases experience on the field!

Dates, times, and promotions are subject to change without notice.

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2026 Season Promotions