The Big Ten unveiled the 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule on May 12, laying out a full slate of home and away pairings for every conference member, including the University of Wisconsin.
At the Kohl Center, the Badgers will welcome traditional powerhouses such as Michigan, Purdue, Nebraska, Indiana, Penn State, Oregon and Washington, while also hosting a rematch with the Wolverines that promises another high‑profile showdown.
Road tests and non‑conference highlights
Wisconsin will hit the road to face Maryland, Michigan State, Northwestern, Ohio State, Rutgers, UCLA and USC, each of which entered the 2026 NCAA Tournament, adding a competitive edge to the away slate.
The non‑conference portion of the schedule features a Dec. 5 meeting with Marquette, a Dec. 19 contest against Auburn, and a scheduled trip to Philadelphia to play Villanova as part of a two‑year agreement.
Recent form suggests the Badgers will be reshaped, having finished the 2025‑26 season with a 24‑11 record but exiting the NCAA Tournament early, and they will lose four starters to graduation or the transfer portal.
Conference rivals such as Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois are set to meet Wisconsin both at home and on the road, while Purdue arrives after an Elite Eight run and Nebraska after a Sweet Sixteen appearance, underscoring the depth of competition.
The conference has yet to announce exact game dates, leaving fans to await the full release, but the emerging matchups already promise a season filled with marquee moments.