Wisconsin Badgers helmet during the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
MADISON, WI (WSAU) — The Big Ten Conference has finalized the 2026 football schedule.
After having one of the toughest league slates in recent memory in 2025, the Badgers will get a bit of a break in 2026. They’ve drawn road assignments at Penn State, UCLA, Maryland, Purdue, and a rivalry date at Iowa.
The season starts with Notre Dame at Lambeau Field, where the Irish will be the home team, and home non-conference games against Western Illinois and Eastern Michigan. Big Ten teams visiting Camp Randall include Michigan State, USC, Rutgers, and Minnesota.
Wisconsin’s bye week will be Week Six (October 10th).
Big Ten home dates remain subject to change as the league and its media partners will move some games to Friday night. Kickoff times for the first three weeks of the season will be announced in late May. Game times for the remaining contests will be announced 6-12 days in advance.
The complete schedule is below:
September 6th- vs Notre Dame at Lambeau
September 12th- vs Western Illinois (FCS)
September 19th- vs Eastern Michigan
September 26th- @ Penn State
October 3rd- vs Michigan State
October 17th- @ UCLA
October 24th- vs USC
October 31st- @ Iowa
November 7th- vs Rutgers
November 14th- @ Maryland
November 21st- @ Purdue
November 28th- vs Minnesota
Big Ten Championship Game- December 5th at Lucas Oil Stadium
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