Athletics

UW–Madison athletics is a powerhouse. A 23-sport program with almost 900 student-athletes, UW Athletics is home to the 2019 NCAA Tournament-winning Badger Women’s hockey team, the 2020 Big Ten Champion Badger Men’s Basketball team, men’s and women’s track & field, rowing, golf, volleyball, tennis, and more. And of course, thousands of Badgers come “Jump Around” at UW’s legendary Badger Football games at Camp Randall every season.

The Kohl Center

The Kohl Center, which opened in 1998, is home to Badger men’s and women’s basketball, and men’s hockey. It is considered one of the finest on-campus facilities in all of collegiate athletics. From computers to lounge areas to audio/video systems, the Kohl Center provides everything under one roof. In addition to the competitive floor, the Kohl Center houses state-of-the-art practice facilities, the Fetzer Academic Center, athletic training and rehabilitation facilities, strength and conditioning training areas, newly remodeled locker rooms, and coaching staff offices.

Incoming first-year and transfer students lock arms and sing "Varsity" during the Chancellor's Convocation for New Students — Convocation and the singing of "Varsity" at the Kohl Center.

Graduates and audience members fill a majority of the Kohl Center — A commencement ceremony held at the Kohl Center.

Wisconsin guard Kobe King advances the ball as the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team plays a game against the Minnesota Gophers — A Badger men's basketball game.

Members of the UW Spirit Squad cheer before the start of the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball game.

The Badgers men's basketball team defeats the Michigan State Spartans 68-61 at the Kohl Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on March 1, 2015. — The Badgers men's basketball team defeats the Michigan State Spartans at the Kohl Center.

UW mascot Bucky Badger entertains the crowd during a men's UW Badgers hockey game at the Kohl Center.

Members of the team watch on during a men's UW Badgers hockey game against Michigan held at the Kohl Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Dec. 1, 2019. — Members of the team watch on during a men's UW Badgers hockey game against Michigan held at the Kohl Center.

Students make their way into the Kohl Center during the Fall Student Organization Fair at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Sept. 12, 2018. — Main entrance to the Kohl Center.

Band members play Kodo drums during a performance of "Fanfare for the Common Man" during the 45th annual UW Varsity Band Spring Concert at the Kohl Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 13, 2019. — UW Varsity Band Spring Concert at the Kohl Center.

UW-Madison mascot Bucky Badger dances on stage during the 45th annual UW Varsity Band Spring Concert at the Kohl Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on April 13, 2019. — UW Varsity Band Spring Concert at the Kohl Center.

Wisconsin libero M.E. Dodge (19) celebrates a point as the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team plays the UW-Green Bay Phoenix during the first-round of NCAA Division 1 championship play at the Field House at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Nov. 29, 2018. The Badgers won, sweeping Green Bay, 3-0, and advance to face Pepperdine University in the second round of NCAA regionals at the UW-Madison Field House Nov. 30. — UW Women's Volleyball team.

Members of the UW women's hockey team, including Maddie Rolfes, wave to the crowd as they are introduced during a national championship celebration event at the Kohl Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. — Members of the UW women's hockey team wave to the crowd as they are introduced during a national championship celebration event at the Kohl Center.

Hockey fans cheering at a UW women's hockey game.

Fan section of a UW volleyball game cheering — Student section at a UW volleyball game.

Wide view of Badger volleyball players during a match. — UW Badgers play during the first round of the 2019 NCAA Championship women's volleyball tournament game against Illinois State.

Members of the UW Badger team sing Varsity with young fans and audience members following the first round of the 2019 NCAA Championship women's volleyball tournament game against Illinois State held in the UW Field House — Members of the UW Badger team sing Varsity with young fans and audience members following the first round of the 2019 NCAA Championship women's volleyball tournament game.

A group of graduating students pose for a selfie at the Kohl Center.

Camp Randall Stadium

Members of the UW Marching Band perform during halftime of the UW vs. Central Michigan football game at Camp Randall Stadium — Members of the UW Marching Band perform during halftime.

UW-Madison mascot Bucky Badger uses an air-pressurized cannon to fire free t-shirts into the student-fan section during the Wisconsin v. Central Michigan football game — UW-Madison mascot Bucky Badger uses an air-pressurized cannon to fire free t-shirts into the student-fan section during a football game.

The Camp Randall Memorial Arch at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is pictured during spring — The Camp Randall Memorial Arch: Camp Randall is a historic U.S. Army facility where more than 70,000 soldiers in the Union Army received military training during the Civil War.

Audience members fill much of Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison during UW-Madison's spring commencement ceremony.

J.J. Watt, NFL football player and former Badger, addresses the audience during UW-Madison's spring commencement ceremony at Camp Randall Stadium.

Graduates sing Varsity during UW-Madison's spring commencement ceremony at Camp Randall Stadium.

Camp Randall Stadium and the surrounding area are pictured from a snowy rooftop view — Camp Randall Stadium and the surrounding area of campus.

UW mascot Bucky Badger makes his entrance onto the field before the start of the UW vs. Central Michigan football game at Camp Randall Stadium — UW mascot Bucky Badger makes his entrance onto the field before the start of a football game.

A member of the UW Spirit Squad waves a giant W flag after the Badgers score a touchdown during the UW Homecoming football games versus Maryland inside Camp Randall Stadium — A member of the UW Spirit Squad waves a giant W flag after the Badgers score a touchdown during a football game.

Cheering from the student section, Badger football fans jangle their keys -- a tradition to create distraction during the opposing team's kick off -- as Wisconsin plays the Illinois Fighting Illini during a Homecoming football game — Cheering from the student section, Badger football fans jangle their keys -- a tradition to create distraction during the opposing team's kick off.

Bundled Badger football fans weather the cold and cheer from the student section as Wisconsin plays the Illinois Fighting Illini during a Homecoming football game — Bundled Badger fans weather the cold and cheer from the student section during a Wisconsin football game.

Badger fans in the student section watch as a UW Spirit Squad cheerleader runs across the end zone waving a large W flag during a Wisconsin v. Illinois Fighting Illini Homecoming football game — Badger fans in the student section watch as a UW Spirit Squad cheerleader runs across the end zone.

Wisconsin Badger fans dance to the song, "Jump Around," at the end of the third quarter as Wisconsin plays a football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Camp Randall Stadium — Wisconsin Badger fans dance to the song, "Jump Around," at the end of the third quarter.

Red- and white-wearing Badger football fans created a stripe-out effect in Camp Randall Stadium.

Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan hands off the football to running back Nakia Watson in 4th quarter play against the Michigan Wolverines at Camp Randall Stadium — Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan hands off the football to running back Nakia Watson in 4th quarter play against the Michigan Wolverines.

Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is pictured in a still photo from a time-lapse series of a football game — Camp Randall Stadium.

The Nick

aquatic center artist's rendering showing swimming lanes — Artist's rendering of the aquatic center at The Nick showing swimming lanes.

artist's rendering of the new aquatic center's, which also depicts a diving well. — Artist's rendering of the aquatic center at The Nick showing swimming lanes.

Bucky's workout held in Camp Randall Stadium.

a rendering of an indoor cycling class — A rendering of an indoor cycling class at The Nick.

A workout room showing people running on treadmills — Workout room at recreational facility.

Volleyball players near a residence hall enjoy a summer game.

Field Hockey action game outdoors — Field Hockey game outdoors.

A rendering of the new recreational facility showing an upper track and 3 basketball courts below — A rendering of the new recreational facility, The Nick, showing an upper track and 3 basketball courts below.

neon-lit group fitness class — Group fitness class under a blacklight.

Artist's rendering of workout machines in the new recreational facility, The Nick.

Artist's rendering of the Nicholas Recreation Center.

Pickup soccer game on a bright sunny day — Pickup soccer game near residence halls.

Pond Hockey tournament on nearby hockey rink.

Overhead image of 3 water polo players in a pool at one of the campus recreational facilities.

Rugby player about to catch a ball with autumnal trees in the background — Rugby game.

Artist's rendering of a workout space with a sprint incline in the new recreational facility, The Nick.

artist's rendering of a workout studio in the new recreational facility — Artist's rendering of a workout studio in the new recreational facility, The Nick.

Sunday Funday shows people in giant balloon like outfits smashing into one another — Sunday Funday recreational activity.

artist's rendering of indoor basketball courts — Artist's rendering of indoor basketball courts at the future recreational facility, The Nick.

artist's rendering of the new weight room — Artist's rendering of The Nick's new weight room.

Artist's rendering of women's locker room at the new recreational facility.

The Kohl Center

Camp Randall Stadium

The Nick

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