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With the UW celebrating homecoming, Wisconsin Athletics will be on full display! Highlighted by Badger football's matchup with Rutgers on Saturday, the Badgers will be in action on the field, pitch, pool and rink during the weekend of festivities. 

Braelon Allen beats a defender running downfield to score a touchdown during the Wisconsin football game against Georgia Southern at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Badgers defeated the Eagles 35-14.
Wisconsin Badgers' fans at a sellout crowd during an NCAA football game vs Buffalo Sept. 2, 2023 in Madison, WI.

After a road win in the Big Ten opener, the Badgers have used their bye week to gear up for a homecoming matchup with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. at Camp Randall Stadium as Wisconsin looks for its third-straight win and transition into a pivotal month of October. Click below for tickets.

Football Tickets - Wisconsin vs. Rutgers
Wisconsin women's hockey huddles around the goal before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Feb. 18, 2023 at LaBahn Arena
Wisconsin women's hockey celebrates a goal against Minnesota at the 2023 Frozen Four semifinal

Fresh off their 2023 national championship, the Wisconsin women's hockey takes the ice twice during homecoming week. The Badgers take on Boston College at 7 p.m. CT on both Thursday and Friday at LaBahn Arena in Madison. 

Two-time Olympian and Wisconsin native Karyn Bye-Dietz will drop the puck on Thursday night for the home opener. The Badgers will raise their 2023 NCAA Championship Banner prior to puck drop on Friday.

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Women's Hockey Tickets - Wisconsin vs. Boston College
Carson Bantle celebrates a goal at the Kohl Center
Mike Hastings' first visit to Kohl Center as head coach

During homecoming weekend, fans can get their first look at the new era of Badger men's hockey under head coach Mike Hastings. The Badgers begin the 2023-23 campaign with a weekend set with Augustana. Click or tap below for tickets to either Saturday's opener or Sunday's matchup.

Men's Hockey Tickets - Wisconsin vs. Augustana
Women's Soccer Huddle Before Kansas
Ella Ottey, Emma Jaskaniec, Ashley Martinez and Aidan McConnell celebrate after a goal

Wisconsin women's soccer heads down the stretch of their Big Ten schedule and hosts Northwestern on Thursday, Oct. 5 at the McClimon Soccer Complex. First touch is set for 7 p.m. Admission is free!

Markie Hrvojevic Goal
Mitchell Dryden celebrates goal against Kentucky

Men's soccer will also be in action during homecoming weekend. The Badgers square off with the Michigan State Spartans on Friday night at McClimon at 7 p.m. Admission is free!

Swim vs. Northwestern
Abby Carlson, 500 free B1G champ

Men's and women's swimming and diving open the 2023-24 season on Friday, taking on Notre Dame. The action at the Soderholm Family Aquatic Center begins at 3:30 p.m.

Bucky and the Spirit Squad rally the crowd as floats and performers travel down State Street during the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Homecoming Parade on Oct. 21, 2022. The annual parade is one of many Homecoming-week activities sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and the Wisconsin Union. (Photo by Althea Dotzour / UW–Madison)

Other UW homecoming festivities include:

Fill the Hill

Thursday, Oct. 5, 5 p.m.–Friday, Oct. 6, 5 p.m.

Fill the Hill is coming back — and this year, the flamingos are celebrating the university’s 175th anniversary!

UW Homecoming Parade Presented by the Wisconsin Union and the Wisconsin Homecoming Committee

Friday, Oct. 6, 6–7:30 p.m.
State Street and Gilman Street

Block Party and Pep Rally

Friday, Oct. 6, 7–9 p.m. (immediately following the UW Homecoming Parade)
Alumni Park and Memorial Union, Terrace Stage

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