Bucky's Buddies

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ABOUT BUCKY'S BUDDIES

Bucky’s Buddies is the official kids club of Wisconsin Athletics, and if you’re in 6th grade or younger, you’re invited to join in on the fun! With the free White Membership, you’ll get a lanyard and a reward card.

Looking for more?

Go all out with the Red Membership! It includes a custom box filled with a Badger winter hat, a shooting arm sleeve, a lanyard, a reward card, and a special credential. Plus, Red Members score tickets to select Wisconsin events.

Members can collect reward card stamps at Sunday games for volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, and men’s and women’s hockey. Once your card is full, bring it to select games and trade it in for an awesome prize!

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

WHITE MEMBERSHIP (FREE)
RED MEMBERSHIP ($50)
Benefits Chart

*Tickets are only eligible for children 6th grade and under while supplies last. Adults must purchase additional tickets.

Bucky's Buddies lanyards, credentials, and hat
 

FAQs

How will my child receive their ticket?

Your child must be signed up for the RED Membership of Bucky’s Buddies. The email on the account will receive an email the Monday prior to a game that Bucky’s Buddies has access to. In the email, they will click on the link to redeem the ticket. The adults can add on tickets at the same time for purchase.

My child signed up for Bucky’s Buddies but has not received their gear yet.

After signing up, it takes 1-2 weeks for gear to be mailed out. Please reach out to BuckysBuddies@uwbadgers.com if your child has not received their package after 2 weeks.

My seventh grader wants to sign up and get the gear, can they?

NO! Due to compliance and recruiting regulations, this club is for 6th grade and under only.

My child wants to go to a Men’s Basketball game but it says that the game is preselected, are there going to be other options?

We will do our best depending on the schedule to allow options but the Bucky’s Buddies ticket is only redeemable for one game.

What games are available for my child that signed up?

If your child signed up for the RED Membership, they will receive the following tickets:
-One Volleyball Kohl Center Match Ticket
-One Women's Basketball National Girl's and Women in Sports Day and Winter Break Game Ticket
-One Men's Basketball Winter Break Game Ticket
-One Men's Hockey Winter Break Game Ticket

What benefits does my child get for signing up?

Children in the RED Membership will receive gear, tickets, and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities with the Badgers. These opportunities could include being on the football field for the fifth quarter, being the tip-off kid at a basketball game, etc.

What is Bucky’s Buddies?

Wisconsin Athletics official kids club for kids 6th grade and under

What age group can sign up?

6th grade and under

How do I get my gear?

It will be mailed to the address provided.

What does my child physically receive with their gear with the Red Membership?

Your child will receive the custom mailer box, beanie, shooting sleeve, lanyard, credential and welcome postcard. The Red reward card will be picked up at a game.

With my Red Membership, what lines can I skip?

Red Membership Members have the ability to skip the line at our Sunday Events including face painter, balloon artist, inflatables and photo booth

What exclusive perks could my child in the Red Membership participate in?

Red Members have the opportunity to be selected to be the tip off kid at Women's Basketball games, can go on the field for the 5th Quarter at a football game, and much more!