The University of Wisconsin has unveiled the television broadcast schedules for its 2024-2025 football and basketball seasons, offering fans multiple avenues to follow the Badgers’ action-packed games.
Football Broadcast Schedule
The 2025 Wisconsin Badgers football season features a compelling lineup of games, with several key matchups slated for national broadcast. While specific television networks and kickoff times are yet to be finalized for many games, the current schedule is as follows:
- August 30, 2025: vs. Miami (OH) RedHawks at Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI.
- September 6, 2025: vs. Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders at Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI.
- September 13, 2025: at Alabama Crimson Tide, Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL.
- September 20, 2025: vs. Maryland Terrapins at Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI.
- October 4, 2025: at Michigan Wolverines, Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI.
- October 11, 2025: vs. Iowa Hawkeyes at Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI.
- October 18, 2025: vs. Ohio State Buckeyes at Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI.
- October 25, 2025: at Oregon Ducks, Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR.
- November 8, 2025: vs. Washington Huskies at Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI.
- November 15, 2025: at Indiana Hoosiers, Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN.
- November 22, 2025: vs. Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI.
- November 29, 2025: at Minnesota Golden Gophers, Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN.
Notably, the Badgers’ clash with the Alabama Crimson Tide on September 13 is anticipated to be a highlight of the season, potentially drawing significant national attention. Home games against formidable opponents like Ohio State and Iowa are also expected to secure prime broadcast slots. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for updates regarding specific broadcast details as the season approaches.
Men’s Basketball Broadcast Schedule
The 2024-2025 men’s basketball season promises an exciting array of games, with comprehensive broadcast coverage ensuring fans won’t miss a moment. The Badgers’ schedule includes appearances on major networks, streaming platforms, and the Big Ten Network. Key matchups and their broadcast details are as follows:
- November 15, 2024: vs. Arizona at Kohl Center, Madison, WI. Broadcast on Peacock.
- December 3, 2024: vs. Michigan at Kohl Center, Madison, WI. Broadcast on Peacock.
- December 7, 2024: at Marquette, Milwaukee, WI. Broadcast on FOX.
- December 10, 2024: at Illinois, Champaign, IL. Broadcast on Peacock.
- January 3, 2025: vs. Iowa at Kohl Center, Madison, WI. Broadcast on FS1.
- January 18, 2025: at USC, Los Angeles, CA. Broadcast on Big Ten Network.
- January 21, 2025: at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA. Broadcast on Peacock.
- February 8, 2025: at Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Broadcast on NBC.
- February 15, 2025: at Purdue, West Lafayette, IN. Broadcast on CBS.
- February 22, 2025: vs. Oregon at Kohl Center, Madison, WI. Broadcast on FOX.
- March 2, 2025: at Michigan State, East Lansing, MI. Broadcast on CBS.
The inclusion of games on major networks such as FOX, NBC, and CBS underscores the team’s prominence this season. Additionally, the strategic use of streaming platforms like Peacock ensures that fans have flexible viewing options. The Badgers’ first-ever trips to Los Angeles to face USC and UCLA mark a historic expansion of the Big Ten Conference, adding further intrigue to the season.
Women’s Basketball Broadcast Schedule
The Wisconsin women’s basketball team also boasts a robust broadcast lineup for the 2024-2025 season. The Badgers are set to appear on television nine times during the regular season, exclusively during Big Ten matchups. Five of these games will be aired on the Big Ten Network, while four will stream on Peacock. The season’s first televised game features Wisconsin at Indiana, with a tip-off scheduled for 1:00 p.m. CT on the Big Ten Network. A notable mid-season stretch includes five consecutive televised games against Oregon, Washington, Maryland, Ohio State, and Nebraska. For fans eager to catch all the action, home non-conference games and remaining Big Ten matchups will be available on B1G+ (subscription required).
Big Ten Conference Media Rights and Broadcast Partnerships
The comprehensive coverage of Wisconsin’s football and basketball games is facilitated by the Big Ten Conference’s media rights agreements. In August 2022, the Big Ten announced a landmark seven-year broadcast deal with Fox, CBS, and NBC Sports, commencing in the 2023–24 academic year. This agreement, valued at approximately $7 billion, aims to provide extensive exposure for member institutions across multiple platforms.
