NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

media release: The Wisconsin men’s basketball team has officially earned a No. 3 seed in the 2022 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and will face No. 14 seed Colgate on Friday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The game is scheduled to tip at 8:50 p.m. CT on TBS.

Session 1, March 18: Purdue vs. Yale (1:00 PM) | Texas vs. Virginia Tech (3:30 PM)

Session 2, March 18: LSU vs. Iowa St. (6:20 PM ET) | Wisconsin vs. Colgate (8:50 PM)

from the UW Athletic Department: Badger fans will have plenty of opportunities to be part of the fun and excitement of March Madness this week in Milwaukee. The Wisconsin men's basketball team opens NCAA tournament play with a home game on Friday, March 18 against Colgate at 8:50 p.m. CT at Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee.

Check out these great events for Badger fans of all ages surrounding the game!

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Wisconsin Basketball Open Practice

4:10-4:50 p.m., Fiserv Forum

Get your first glimpse of the Badgers when they take the court in Milwaukee. The UW Band, Spirit Squad and Bucky will also be on hand. FREE.

Badger Happy Hour

Immediately Following Open Practice, Good City Brewing Company – Deer District

Following the open practice, gather with your fellow Badger fans at Good City Brewing to close out the day. Milwaukee's THE GAME (97.3 fm in Milwaukee / 1070 am in Madison) will be on hand to broadcast live with Drew, KB and Doug Russell. Plus enjoy an encore performance from the UW Band, Spirit Squad and Bucky Badger. Enjoy free Badger giveaways while supplies last.

Friday, March 18, 2022

Wear Red Friday

All Day, Everywhere

Show your Badger spirit at home, school or at work! Celebrate gameday by breaking out your favorite Badger gear and apparel. Share your excitement for the game on social media using the hashtag #OnWisconsin

Wisconsin Basketball Gameday Headquarters and Pep Rally presented by the UW Credit Union

All day, Punch Bowl Social – Deer District 

Get ready for Badger gameday at Punch Bowl Social. Enjoy all the basketball action leading up to the evening's Badger game. Milwaukee’s THE GAME (97.3 fm in Milwaukee / 1070 am in Madison) will broadcast live starting at 3 p.m. with Drew, KB, Doug Russell and Badger great Brian Butch. The UW Band, Spirit Squad and Bucky Badger will perform at approximately 6 p.m. Enjoy free Badger giveaways courtesy of the UW Credit Union starting at 4 p.m., while supplies last.