The Big Ten has released the 2026-27 men's basketball conference schedule, and the Wisconsin Badgers will begin their home slate with a series of high-profile matchups at the Kohl Center.
Home Slate Highlights
Five of the opponents are slated to be ranked in the final Associated Press Top-25, underscoring the strength of the home schedule and highlighting games against traditional powers such as Michigan and Illinois.
Wisconsin enters the season with a recent edge, having handed Michigan its only home loss last year and posting a 2-0 record against the Fighting Illini, a narrative that adds intrigue to the upcoming meetings.
The conference slate will consist of 20 games for each team, and while the exact dates, start times and television designations are slated for release later this summer, the overall structure is now set.
Home games will feature contests against Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue and Washington, providing a varied mix of styles and competitive levels.
In addition to the home slate, the Badgers will travel to face Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Ohio State, Rutgers, UCLA and USC, ensuring a balanced conference road schedule.
The release of the schedule marks a key milestone for the program, providing a clear framework for the upcoming season.