Fans of the Badger football team pay a visit to UW-Platteville for an open training session
The Wisconsin Badgers are gearing up for the first game of the 2025 season, and it's going to be a spectacle worth witnessing. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, the Badgers will take on Miami (Ohio) at the iconic Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
The game promises to be an exciting affair, with a special LED light show planned to enhance traditional moments like the team runout and the famous Jump Around. Fans are invited to join the pregame festivities, with tailgate activities starting as early as 5:30 p.m. at the UW Field House, offering free admission.
If you're eager to secure your spot at Camp Randall Stadium, tickets are available for the game.
In a preview of the upcoming season, the Badger football team held an open practice at UW-Platteville's Pioneer Stadium on Saturday evening. The event attracted a passionate fan, a family from Dubuque, Iowa, who made the trip to catch a glimpse of their favourite team.
Nine-year-old Ben Kelly from the Dubuque family was particularly excited. He expressed his support for the Badgers, hoping to see them return to a bowl game. Ben Kelly wasn't the only one looking forward to the Badgers' performance. Ben Kelly's hometown hero, Ben, also expressed his excitement about the Badgers practicing in his hometown. His reason for attending the open practice was simple: to cheer on the Badgers and get some autographs.
Tickets for the open practice were $5 per person, with kids 12 and younger gaining free admission. As the Badgers prepare for their season opener, the anticipation among fans is palpable. With the first game just around the corner, Badger Nation is ready to roar!
The Badgers' enthusiasm for the 2025 season extends beyond American-football, as Ben Kelly, a nine-year-old fan from Dubuque, Iowa, eagerly awaits the NCAA football team's return to a bowl game. On the opening day of the season, football fans across the nation can witness this spectacle at the Camp Randall Stadium, with tickets available for the match against Miami (Ohio).
