Volleyball team in Wisconsin announces the comeback of Kohl Center Classic tournament
Wisconsin Volleyball Returns to the Kohl Center Classic
The Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team is set to host the Kohl Center Classic on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time. The event, which will be televised on the Big Ten Network, will see the Badgers take on the Florida Gators at the Kohl Center.
This marks the continuation of the Kohl Center Classic, which was first started by Wisconsin in 2022. The event gained national attention during its inaugural year, setting an NCAA indoor attendance record of 16,833 against Florida.
The 2025 season for the Wisconsin volleyball team begins earlier in August. On August 16, the team will kick off the season with a Red vs White scrimmage at the Field House, starting at 1 p.m. On August 17, the Badgers will play their first official home match against Notre Dame at 1 p.m.
The Kohl Center Classic will commence on August 29, 2025, with the Badgers playing against Kansas at 6 p.m. at the Kohl Center.
Here's a summary of key dates for the 2025 Wisconsin volleyball season:
- August 16: Red vs White Scrimmage (season start)
- August 17: Season opener vs Notre Dame (home)
- August 29: Kohl Center Classic match vs Kansas
- September 21: Kohl Center Classic highlighted match vs Florida at noon
It's important to note that the Red and White scrimmage and the exhibition game with Notre Dame are not part of the Kohl Center Classic. Both events are scheduled to take place before the Kohl Center Classic. The Red and White scrimmage is not open to the public.
Tickets for the Kohl Center Classic will go on sale on Thursday, August 7 at 9 a.m. Tickets for the exhibition game with Notre Dame will not be available until a later date. Last season, the Kohl Center Classic brought in 15,084 spectators.
The Kohl Center Classic will be a highly anticipated event, with the Badgers and Florida set to face off once again after their historic match in 2022. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets as soon as they become available to ensure they don't miss out on the action.
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The Wisconsin Badgers could expand their sports lineup by incorporating basketball, given their success in attracting spectators to the Kohl Center. This speculation arises as the Badgers broke the NCAA indoor attendance record in basketball during the Kohl Center Classic's inaugural year.
Moreover, the electrifying atmosphere created by the Badgers versus Florida game in 2022 indicates a potential interest in basketball at the Kohl Center Classic, making it an exciting prospect for sports enthusiasts.
