Friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 8, 2026
We are excited to welcome you to campus for the 2026 Winter Family Event! This annual event welcomes the whole family to experience UW–Madison’s famous winter weather activities and athletics. We are excited to host our event in collaboration with UW Athletics and during the same time as the Wisconsin Union’s Winter Carnival.
Coming soon, we will share a link for discounted Athletics’ tickets to the Men’s Hockey games, Wrestling matches, and Women’s Basketball games. Also, check back soon for featured events at the Wisconsin Union’s Winter Carnival.
We hope to see you on campus! If you have questions, contact us at parent@uwmad.wisc.edu or 1-877-262-3977. If you have questions about Athletics events or tickets, contact the UW Athletic Ticket Office at 608-262-1440 or tickets@uwbadgers.com.
Hotel Accommodations
If you need overnight accommodations, you can search and book online through our Winter Family Event specialized search.
You can also call 1-800-365-4931 for assistance.
Winter Family Events
MEN’S HOCKEY at THE KOHL CENTER
- Friday, February 6 vs Notre Dame – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, February 7 vs Notre Dame – 7 p.m.
The deadline to purchase tickets is set for the start time of each game, and a maximum of 8 tickets per event is allowed.
MEN’S WRESTLING at THE FIELD HOUSE
- Saturday, February 7 vs Indiana – time: TBD
The deadline to purchase tickets is set for the start time of each game, and a maximum of 8 tickets per event is allowed.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL at THE KOHL CENTER
- Sunday, February 8 vs Washington – Noon
The deadline to purchase tickets is set for the start time of each game, and a maximum of 8 tickets per event is allowed.
Thank you to our proud event sponsors:
