Wisconsin Badgers 2027 Schedule & Opponents
The 2027 Wisconsin Badgers schedule includes home games against Southern Illinois (FCS), UMass, Iowa, Nebraska, Northwestern, Penn State, UCLA; road games at Illinois, Michigan State, Minnesota, USC; neutral-site games against Pittsburgh. 11 of 12 games are confirmed as of October 17, 2026; 1 is still projected or to be announced.
2027 opponents (11 of 12 confirmed)
Home games (7)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois (FCS) | Non-conference | September 11, 2027 | Confirmed |
| UMass | Non-conference | September 18, 2027 | Projected |
| Iowa | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Nebraska | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Northwestern | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Penn State | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| UCLA | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Road games (4)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Michigan State | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Minnesota | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| USC | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Neutral-site games (1)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PittsburghDublin, Ireland | Non-conference | August 28, 2027 | Confirmed |
Confirmed = officially announced by the school or conference. Projected = reported or expected but not yet announced. TBA = the slot exists but the opponent or details are still open.
Wisconsin Badgers 2027 schedule FAQ
Who does Wisconsin play in 2027?
Wisconsin has 12 games on the 2027 schedule so far: home games against Southern Illinois (FCS), UMass, Iowa, Nebraska, Northwestern, Penn State, UCLA; road games at Illinois, Michigan State, Minnesota, USC; neutral-site games against Pittsburgh. 11 are officially confirmed, and 1 remains projected or to be announced.
How many home games does Wisconsin have in 2027?
Wisconsin currently has 7 home games and 4 road games on the 2027 schedule, plus 1 neutral-site game. Counts change as remaining games are announced.
How many conference games does Wisconsin play in 2027?
9 of the 2027 games listed for Wisconsin are Big Ten conference games; the rest are non-conference matchups the school scheduled itself.
When will the 2027 Wisconsin schedule be finalized?
Non-conference games are contracted years in advance and are usually the first rows confirmed. Big Ten opponents are set: the conference has announced all nine of Wisconsin's 2027 conference games. Kickoff dates and times come with the conference's full schedule release. Rows on this page move from projected or to-be-announced to confirmed as each game is officially announced.
Which 2027 Wisconsin games are not confirmed yet?
1 game is still open: UMass (projected). They update as announcements land.
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Data updated: October 17, 2026