Wisconsin's men's basketball program is gearing up for the 2026‑27 season, and the first pieces of the schedule have started to emerge, painting a picture of non‑conference road trips and a full Big Ten slate.
The Badgers will open their non‑conference slate with a trip to Tennessee, where they are slated to meet Auburn on December 19, a game that promises a test against a traditionally strong SEC opponent.
Within the Big Ten, Wisconsin will host Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue and Washington, while traveling to Maryland, Michigan State, Northwestern, Ohio State, Rutgers, UCLA and USC for conference play.
The schedule also marks home‑and‑away series with longtime rivals Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota, adding extra intensity to those matchups.
Roster outlook
Head coach Greg Gard has assembled a roster that blends returning veterans with fresh talent, featuring names such as Owen Foxwell, Austin Rapp and Nolan Winter alongside a host of other promising players.
Early indicators suggest the team will rely on depth and defensive versatility, traits that have defined Wisconsin basketball in recent years.
Fans can follow the latest breakdowns and insider analysis on Badger247, which has already begun dissecting the implications of the upcoming slate.