Wisconsin's men's basketball team will host reigning national champion Michigan and other top teams during the 2026-27 season. The Big Ten announced the home and away matchups on May 12.
Key points
Wisconsin will host Michigan, Purdue, and Nebraska in 2026-27.
The Big Ten announced matchups on May 12.
Michigan is the reigning national champion.
Purdue reached the Elite Eight in 2026.
Nebraska advanced to the Sweet 16.
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MADISON ā The reigning national champions and another three Elite Eight teams are among the teams that will visit Wisconsin for menās basketball games at the Kohl Center in 2026-27.
The Big Ten released the 2026-27 home and away matchups for each menās basketball team on May 12.
Wisconsin will face reigning national champion Michigan, Purdue, Nebraska, Indiana, Penn State, Oregon and Washington at the Kohl Center in 2026-27. Purdue is coming off an Elite Eight appearance, and Nebraska went to the Sweet 16.
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) urges on Wisconsin fans during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) shoots over Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) and center Aday Mara (15) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (32) hits a three-point basket on Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Q&A
Who are Wisconsin's home opponents for the 2026-27 basketball season?
Wisconsin will host Michigan, Purdue, Nebraska, Indiana, Penn State, Oregon, and Washington at the Kohl Center.
What teams did Wisconsin face in the Big Ten tournament semifinals in 2026?
Wisconsin faced Michigan in the Big Ten tournament semifinals on March 14, 2026.
When were the 2026-27 Big Ten basketball matchups announced?
The Big Ten released the 2026-27 home and away matchups on May 12.
Which teams from the 2026 NCAA tournament will play against Wisconsin?
Wisconsin will play against teams like Michigan, Purdue, and Nebraska, all of which had strong performances in the 2026 NCAA tournament.
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Wisconsin guard Andrew Rohde (7) loses the ball during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell tries to score ob Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) and forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Wisconsin guard Andrew Rohde (7) hits a three-point basket during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington (0) misses a basket while being guard by Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) and forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (32) hits a three-point basket over Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) urges on Wisconsin fans during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) urges on Wisconsin fans during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Best photos from Wisconsin basketball vs Michigan in Big Ten tournament semifinal game
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) shoots over Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) and center Aday Mara (15) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Best photos from Wisconsin basketball vs Michigan in Big Ten tournament semifinal game
Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (32) hits a three-point basket on Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Best photos from Wisconsin basketball vs Michigan in Big Ten tournament semifinal game
Wisconsin guard Andrew Rohde (7) loses the ball during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Best photos from Wisconsin basketball vs Michigan in Big Ten tournament semifinal game
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell tries to score ob Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) and forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Best photos from Wisconsin basketball vs Michigan in Big Ten tournament semifinal game
Wisconsin guard Andrew Rohde (7) hits a three-point basket during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Best photos from Wisconsin basketball vs Michigan in Big Ten tournament semifinal game
Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington (0) misses a basket while being guard by Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) and forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Best photos from Wisconsin basketball vs Michigan in Big Ten tournament semifinal game
Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (32) hits a three-point basket over Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
The Badgers will travel to face Maryland, Michigan State, Northwestern, Ohio State, Rutgers, UCLA and USC exclusively on the road. Michigan State, UCLA and Ohio State are coming off 2026 NCAA Tournament berths.
Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois will play the Badgers both at home and on the road in the 2026-27 season. Illinois went to the Final Four in 2026, and Iowa reached the Elite Eight. Minnesota has been one of UWās home-and-away opponents in each year since the Big Ten expanded to 18 teams.
The conference has yet to announce the dates of Wisconsinās Big Ten games. UWās known nonconference matchups include Marquette on Dec. 5 and Auburn on Dec. 19. UW also is expected to play Villanova in Philadelphia as the second part of a two-year contract.
Wisconsin is coming off a 2025-26 season with a 24-11 overall record and another early exit from the NCAA Tournament. The 2026-27 Badgers will have several new faces after losing four starters to either graduation or the transfer portal.
Fans storm the Kohl Center court after Wisconsin beat Michigan State, 92-71, on Feb 13.
Fans storm the Kohl Center court after Wisconsin beat Michigan State, 92-71, on Feb 13.
Wisconsin men's basketball's Big Ten opponents
Home only: Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Washington
