Wisconsin Football Fan Information
SEASON PARKING INFORMATION
Advanced sale of parking for football is available on a season basis and on a single game basis for patrons with accessible needs.
Season parking selection for football is available through Badger Select. Season parking costs $20 per permit per game. Click Here to visit BadgerSelect.com for more information on season parking for football, including lot addresses, landmark, lot type, lot notes and historical data on availability for season parking.
Season parking permits for football in Lots 7, 16, 17, 17 Roof, 20, 27, 29, 33, 34, 36, 39, 40B, 40S, 41, 44, 45, 51, 54, 56, 67, 80, 87, 92, 93, Credit Union and Regent West will be delivered as mobile parking passes for the 2024 season. Prior to arriving to campus, patrons should add their mobile parking permit to their mobile wallet (Apple Wallet for iPhones or Google Pay for Androids). Having the mobile parking permit added to the mobile wallet eliminates the need for Wi-Fi in a location of high cell phone usage to access the mobile parking permit via the Badgers App or email. Patrons that use the ALL-IN-1 pass will automatically have the next game loaded to their mobile wallet after the prior game has concluded. Upon approaching the lot attendant, patrons are asked to please stop so that the lot attendant may briefly validate their mobile permit.
Season parking permits for football in Church A, B and C, Friends Meetinghouse, and Randall School Courtyard and Lower Lot will be delivered physical hang tags for the 2024 season.
SINGLE GAME WITH ACCESSIBLE NEEDS
For patrons with accessible needs, a limited number of permits in levels 1-4 of Lot 17 (1525 Engineering Drive; North of Camp Randall Stadium) will go on-sale on a single game basis the Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. preceding each home football game. Please note that Lot 17 has an 8’2” clearance at both entrances. In the event a Lot 17 permit holder has a vehicle that does not clear 8’2”, the permit holder should contact the Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office in advance of game day to make alternate parking arrangements. Should an observed holiday fall on the Monday preceding a home football game, permit sales will take place on the first open day of business thereafter. All levels of lot 17 have elevator access. Accessible parking has traditionally sold out in past seasons. Phone traffic has traditionally been extremely high and patrons may experience extended wait times to speak to a representative during these on-sales. Not all patrons that speak to a representative may be able to purchase an accessible parking permit, depending on availability.
Patrons purchasing an accessible permit are asked to please provide a photo copy of their accessible parking placard (i.e., hang tag) or accessible license plates. One photo copy is valid for the entirety of the football season, or until the photo copy expires, whichever is longer. Upon receiving the photo copy, the mobile parking permit will be emailed to the primary email address on file of the purchasing patron. Accessible permits in Lot 17 are non-transferrable.
Lot 17 accessible parking permits will be delivered as mobile parking permits sent to the email address on file with the purchasing patron. Prior to arriving to campus, patrons should add their mobile parking permit to their mobile wallet (Apple Wallet for iPhones or Google Pay for Androids). Having the mobile parking permit added to the mobile wallet eliminates the need for Wi-Fi in a location of high cell phone usage to access the mobile parking permit via the Badgers App or email. Patrons should have their Lot 17 accessible parking permit and accessible parking placard (or accessible parking license plates) displayed to the lot attendant upon their arrival to Lot 17.
Patrons that are unable to purchase accessible parking in Lot 17 on a single game basis are encouraged to pursue single game parking options day-of-game, including Lots 60 and 76, in coordination with using the Bucky Shuttle operated by GO Riteway.
Click here for the single game parking and shuttle bus map for football.
Click Here for more information regarding the Bucky Shuttle operated by GO Riteway.
PARKING PERMIT INSTRUCTIONS
Mobile Permit
Patrons that purchase advanced parking and receive a mobile permit should have their individual mobile permit added to their mobile wallet (Apple Wallet for iPhones; Google Pay for Androids) in advance of arriving to campus. Having the mobile parking permit added to the mobile wallet eliminates the need for Wi-Fi in a location of high cell phone usage to access the mobile parking permit via the Badgers App or email. Patrons that use the ALL-IN-1 pass will automatically have the next game loaded to their mobile wallet after the prior game has concluded. Upon approaching the lot attendant, patrons are asked to please stop so that the lot attendant may briefly validate their mobile permit. The lot attendant will provide a roll ticket that is to be placed in a visible location on the dashboard of the vehicle during the duration of the time parking. At garages or ramps, the roll ticket may be used to scan for entry or exiting the lot.
Click here for step-by-step instructions (PDF) on how to use your mobile permit.
Physical Permit
Patrons that purchase advanced parking and receive a physical permit must have their individual event hangtag displayed on their rear-view mirror upon entering the lot. Upon approaching the lot attendant, patrons need to stop so the lot attendant may validate their event hangtag.
In the event that the lot attendant is not present at arrival and the gate arm is down, follow these instructions to scan your physical permit:
- Locate the barcode on the front of your pass.
- Locate the barcode reader below and to the left of the touchscreen.
- To scan the barcode to raise the gate, press the barcode firmly against the glass until you hear a beep.
- This process may take a few seconds as the reader must take a picture of the bar code and send it to the servers for proper identification.
- If the gate does not open or you do not hear a beep after a few seconds, please press the silver “HELP” button on the intercom just to the left of the touch screen.
BUCKY SHUTTLE
Wisconsin Athletics, in partnership with GO Riteway, provides the Bucky Shuttle to and from parking lots 60 (801 Walnut Street), 64 (606 Walnut Street) and 76 (2501 University Bay Drive) to Camp Randall Stadium on home football game day. Please note, as of the 2023 football season, the downtown loop of the Bucky Shuttle has been discontinued.
Bucky Shuttle passes must be purchased and added to mobile wallet (Apple Wallet or Google Pay) in advance of arriving to campus. Having the mobile parking permit added to the mobile wallet eliminates the need for Wi-Fi in a location of high cell phone usage to access the mobile parking permit via the Badgers App or email.
Cost of the Bucky Shuttle passes are $10 per person round-trip, regardless of age, for each game of the 2024 season. The Bucky Shuttle will run approximately every 15 minutes starting two (2) hours prior to kickoff and up to one (1) hour after the conclusion of the game. Pre-game pickup for Lot 60 and 76 patrons is located at the bus stop on University Bay Drive, between Lots 60 and 76. Pre-game pickup for Lot 64 patrons is located at the metro bus stop on Observatory Drive across from Lot 64. Pre-game drop-off is at the corner of Breese Terrace and University Avenue. Post-game pickup will take place at the same location as drop-off; the corner of Breese Terrace and University Avenue.
Bucky Shuttle pass sales begin at 10 a.m. the Monday prior to each home game:
- Purchase Bucky Shuttle Passes Online here in Advance of the Game
- There are no on-site Bucky Shuttle pass sales; Bucky Shuttle passes must be purchased and added to mobile wallet in advance of arrival to campus.
- Bucky Shuttle passes must be shown on the mobile phone to the Bucky Shuttle attendant prior to boarding.
Day of game parking must be purchased separately from Bucky Shuttle passes:
- Patrons may park in Lot 60 or Lot 76 is sold day of game only for a cost of $5 per vehicle. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted by the parking lot attendant for payment.
- Bus/RV parking in Lot 64 is sold by the Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office (608-262-1440) in advance until one week prior to the game. Based on availability, remaining inventory is sold day of the game for a cost of $50 per Bus/RV. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted by the parking lot attendant for payment.
Click here to access the football single game parking and Bucky Shuttle map
Purchase Single Game Bucky Shuttle Tickets Online Here in Advance of the Game
SINGLE GAME PARKING INFORMATION
Single event parking is available for purchase from lots with availability on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day of the event. Patrons wishing to purchase parking the day of the event will pay the lot attendant as they enter the lot. These lots will be determined after the respective season sales periods conclude. For day of event parking, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted. CLICK HERE for the single game parking map.
BUS/RV PARKING
Parking for buses, RVs and other over-sized vehicles is prohibited in all lots except for Lot 64 ($50; 606 Walnut Street). Other oversized vehicles, including but not limited to, limos, semis and trailers are prohibited in all lots. Overnight parking of all vehicles is prohibited on the UW campus. Lot 64 permits may be purchased in advance through the Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office by calling 1 (800) 462-2343 or (608) 262-1440 during regular business hours beginning when single match tickets go on-sale. Advanced Lot 64 permit sales conclude no later than one week prior to each home game. There are no advanced permit sales the week of the game. Should any permits be available for sale day of the game, patrons will need to purchase the permit for $50 from the lot attendant on a first-come, first-serve basis based on availability. For day of event parking, major credit card providers Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted.
FOOTBALL TAILGATING FAQ
To ensure a safe and enjoyable tailgating experience for you, both before and after each home game, and to not disrupt other patrons, please adhere to the following policies:
Q. Which sports can I tailgate for?
A. Tailgating is only permissible for football regular season games. Tailgating is prohibited for all other UW sporting events, concerts & special events.
Q. Where can I park?
A. Patrons must display a valid event hangtag or event parking pass to the attendant upon arrival to the lot. The event hangtag or event parking pass shall always be displayed on the vehicle. Upon authorization to go ahead into the lot, patrons may occupy any available stall, unless otherwise directed by the lot attendant. Patrons should pay attention to posted signage or other barriers that may prevent a stall from being occupied. Parking stalls are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
Parking at the UW Credit Union is only in the parking stalls. Parking or tailgating is prohibited off of the asphalt.
Parking for the Regent West lot is only in the lot in the entrance off of Regent Street. The lot address is 1402 Regent Street. Patrons that park in the main lot or covered lot are subject to a citation and/or being towed at the owner’s expense.
Q. Where can I park my Bus/RV?
A. Parking for buses, RVs and other over-sized vehicles is prohibited in all lots except for Lot 64 ($50; 606 Walnut Street). Other oversized vehicles, including but not limited to, limos, semis and trailers are prohibited in all lots. Overnight parking of all vehicles is prohibited on the UW campus. Lot 64 permits may be purchased in advance through the Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office by calling 1 (800) 462-2343 or (608) 262-1440 during regular business hours beginning when single match tickets go on-sale. Advanced Lot 64 permit sales conclude no later than one week prior to each home game. There are no advanced permit sales the week of the game. Should any permits be available for sale day of the game, patrons will need to purchase the permit for $50 from the lot attendant on a first-come, first-serve basis based on availability. For day of event parking, major credit card providers Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted.
Q. What times do parking lots open?
A. Times in which parking lots open varies by sport, event and lot. For football games with an 11 a.m. kickoff, lots open beginning at 6 a.m. For football games with a kickoff later than 11 a.m., lots open beginning at 7 a.m. For football, parking for the Friends Meetinghouse begins three (3) hours prior to kick-off.
Q. May I park overnight?
A. Overnight parking is prohibited in all University-operated lots. All parking lots close at 1 a.m. the day after the game.
Q. Where can I tailgate?
A. Patrons who have purchased a special events parking permit and their guests may responsibly tailgate within the immediate area of their parking space. Patrons may not block a drive or fire lane with their tailgate. Please note that for football, Lot 34 is alcohol free.
Q. Am I allowed to grill when I tailgate?
A. Grilling is permitted on the asphalt of surface parking lots, provided that the tailgate area is not within the drive or fire lane. Grills need to be placed in a safe location to prevent damage to cars. No open flame or wood fires permitted.
Grills, both propane and electric, are prohibited within any parking ramp or garage.
Q. What do I do with my used charcoals?
A. Used charcoals must be placed in metal buckets, doused with water and must leave with the vehicle post-event. Charcoals may not be disposed of in the parking lot dumpster or trash receptacle, nor may they be left in the landscaping of the parking lot.
Q. Are tents allowed?
A. Pop-up tents are not allowed on the roof of parking structures, including but not limited to Lots 17, 20, 36, 46, 67 and 76. Any tent placed in or on a building must comply with the building code for anchoring and wind loads precautions.
Pop-up tents are allowed in surface lots but must be weighed down per manufacturer requirements. Tents must be taken down when unattended to prevent damage to any other vehicle in the area.
Q. How many parking stalls may I occupy?
A. Only occupy the number of parking stalls for the number of parking passes you have. If you have one parking pass, you may only occupy one parking stall. If you have two parking passes, you may occupy a maximum of two parking stalls. Under no circumstances may a patron occupy more stalls than you have parking passes for.
Q. Will there be a place for me to dispose of my trash?
A. Most parking lots have either a dumpster or trash receptacle bin with which to dispose of trash where space is available. Patrons must respect the property and leave the parking lot in the condition in which it was found.
Q. Are portable restrooms available in the parking lot?
A. Most, but not all, lots have portable restrooms. Lots with restrooms include Lot 16, 17, 20, 33, 34, 36, 39, 40B, 40S, 41, 44, 45, 51, 56, 60, 64, 67, 76, 87, 92 and Regent West. Additional restrooms are located outside of Camp Randall Stadium for use prior to gates opening.
Q. Are there any items that I am prohibited from bringing into a parking lot?
A. Weapons of any kind are prohibited from being brought into parking lots.
Generator use is allowed. Use in a fully vented space away from tailgaters. No refueling on-site. Gasoline dissolves asphalt and damages landscape spaces.
Q. What should we do in case of an emergency?
A. In the event of police, fire or medical emergency, call 911. Provide your exact parking lot number, location and address to the dispatcher as displayed on your special event hang tag.
It is recommended that all vehicles have a fire extinguisher in case of emergency, especially for tailgaters that are grilling.
MOBILE TICKETS
The fastest and most convenient way to access your mobile tickets is by using the Badgers App.
For easy entry into Camp Randall, please have tickets downloaded prior to arrival.
TICKET TRANSFER
Cannot attend a game and want to send tickets to a friend or family member?
Arriving separately from the rest of your party? Use our Ticket Transfer service.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Beer, wine, and pre-packaged alcoholic products will be offered in the general seating areas at Camp Randall Stadium.
Wisconsin Athletics is committed to providing a safe environment at its venues and on campus, including following similar protocols for other campus venues serving alcohol, such as the Wisconsin Union.
CARRY-IN POLICY
Be sure to review the carry-in policy for Badger football games at Camp Randall Stadium.
GUEST SERVICES
Camp Randall Stadium offers plenty of food and beverage options, including new choices for 2024. Look out for items like the Mac-N-Cheese Burger and the Brisket Grilled Cheese. Click here for the full rundown on Camp Randall concessions
PREMIUM SEATING
SECURITY
Fans will be asked to pass through the metal detectors after scanning their tickets. Please have tickets ready when arriving at the gate.
There is also a fan gameday text number (608)-292-4499 that has been added for improved safety at Camp Randall Stadium.
STUDENT TICKETS
The student section is situated around the north end zone of Camp Randall Stadium.
Students must enter Camp Randall Stadium at Gate 5 (Student Gate) located on the north end of the stadium near Breese Terrace.
SEATGEEK
SeatGeek is the official Ticket Marketplace of the Badgers.
If you can't make it to a game, you will be able to sell your tickets in the safest, most secure way in just a few clicks.
VET TIX
Wisconsin Athletics is proud to partner with the Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix), a nonprofit organization founded by veterans dedicated to support and honor the U.S. military community, veterans and their families.
Donating tickets to Vet Tix is a FREE electronic service for football.
7 a.m. - Parking lots open
7 a.m. - Parking lots open
Tailgating begins across Madison as Badger fans await kickoff at Camp Randall. For full parking information, click here.
4 p.m. - Field House Football Tailgate begins
Prior to kickoff, fans are invited to the UW Field House for the Field House Football Tailgate. The free, family-friendly pre-game tailgate hosted at the Field House will feature live music, kids' activities as well as fresh, hot food and beverage options. Enter the Field House at Gate B.
4:15 p.m. - Arch March
4:15 p.m. - Arch March
Catch Badger players entering the Camp Randall grounds through the Arch on Randall Ave.
5 p.m. - Gates open
5 p.m. - Gates open
Before gates open at 5 p.m., premium gates open at 4:30 p.m. Wait times at gates increase as kickoff approaches, so arrive early to ensure an easy entrance to Camp Randall
5:35 p.m. - Warm-ups begin
Wisconsin players will hit the field to warm up at 5:35 p.m.
6:10 p.m. - The band takes the field
Be in your seats early when the UW Marching Band takes the field at 6:10 p.m. for their pregame performance.
6:34 p.m. - Kickoff
Wisconsin takes on No. 3 Penn State!
ACCESSIBILITY
Wisconsin Athletics offers a wide variety of readily available accommodations for guests with disabilities and accessibility needs at all venues, including at Camp Randall Stadium. Accessible seating at Camp Randall Stadium is located on the east side, fifth-level concourse and the in the south (Field House) end zone.
For further information on these accommodations, including accessible seating, accessible parking, golf cart shuttles, wheelchair transportation and elevator access, please visit the Badgers’ Accessibility Guide
Additional information and assistance is available by either calling or visiting Wisconsin Athletics’ Guest Services. On game days the Camp Randall Stadium Guest Services Center is located under Section YZ in the south end zone concourse. The game day phone number is (608) 265-8676. To contact Camp Randall Stadium Guest Services staff during normal businesses hours Monday through Friday, fans can call (608) 262-1866.
ADDRESS
The address for Camp Randall Stadium is 1440 Monroe Street, Madison, WI 53711.
BADGER ALLEY
Located in the east concourse, “Badger Alley” celebrates the history of the Wisconsin Badgers and Camp Randall Stadium. Learn about the origins of Camp Randall during the Civil War and the early construction of the stadium while also re-living great Badger coaches, players and moments from the past.
BADGER BASH
Badger Bash is the official pre-game tailgate party for Badger home games. Located across the street from Camp Randall Stadium at Union South, Badger Bash is free, open to the public and begins 2.5 hours prior to kickoff of every home game. It features a performance by the UW Marching Band, appearances by Bucky Badger and the UW Spirit Squad, plenty of food and beverages and much more. Click here for complete information.
BIKE PARKING CORRAL
The Bike Parking Corral Program is available on the Southwest Commuter Path behind the UW Credit Union on Monroe Street for all Badger home football games. It is open two hours before kickoff and one hour after the conclusion of the game.
Customers need to provide a personal lock and park their own bike. Bike racks will be attended at all times of operation. MAP
BUCKY'S LOCKER ROOM
Bucky’s Locker Room is your home for officially licensed Wisconsin Badger merchandise. The Camp Randall Stadium store is located just inside Gate 1 in the southeast corner of the stadium.
Bucky’s Locker Room’s non-game day hours are listed at https://uwshop.com/.
There are four additional Bucky’s Locker Room merchandise stands located inside Camp Randall Stadium. All Camp Randall Stadium merchandise stands accept cash as well as all forms of contactless and card payments including credit cards, ApplePay, GooglePay, etc.. They are located:
- In the west concourse behind Section ANear Gate 7 (behind Section I)
- In the upper west concourse behind Section HH
- On the third level of the east concourse behind Section U
- There are also Bucky’s Locker Room kiosks located outside of Camp Randall Stadium on both the north and south ends of the stadium on game days (at the corner of Breese Terrace and Regent Street, in lot 18 outside of Gate 1 and outside of Gate 4 next to the lot 17 parking ramp). Fans are permitted to bring any items purchased at Bucky’s Locker Room kiosks into Camp Randall Stadium.
BUCKY SHUTTLE
The Bucky Shuttle is back for another year, transporting fans from Lots 60 and 76 to Camp Randall Stadium. A round trip fare costs $10 per person and must be purchased in advance online via credit card. Bucky Shuttle tickets go on sale Monday morning the week of each home football game at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased here. The Bucky Shuttle will no longer service the city parking ramps located downtown.
