A tropical test for the Badgers
The Wisconsin Badgers have locked in their Big Ten schedule for the 2026‑27 campaign, a slate that was announced ahead of the full out‑of‑conference slate.
Among the non‑conference matchups, the team will travel to face Auburn, Villanova and Marquette, setting up early tests before conference play begins.
Beyond those games, Wisconsin is slated to compete in an in‑season tournament that promises a change of scenery, with General Manager Marc VandeWettering hinting that the event will be held on a tropical island familiar to the program.
The Badgers have a history of island tournaments, having previously taken part in the Battle 4 Atlantis and the Maui Invitational, and the upcoming competition is expected to follow a similar format on either the Bahamas or Hawaii.
While the exact field remains unannounced, possibilities include the Bahamas Championship and a Hawaii Holiday Tournament, with Wisconsin potentially joining a fourth team such as the Rainbow Classic or a Thanksgiving event in Honolulu.