Camp Randall Stadium sells between 8,000 and 10,000 of each on every football game day, with a complex path from supplier to buyer that involves scheduling, delivery and warehousing in addition to cooking and selling.
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Polzin: Documentary on Moore family tragedy worth watching
The documentary chronicles the Moore family tragedy: A 2019 two-vehicle crash in Michigan caused by a drunk wrong-way driver that killed two members of Howard Moore’s family and left the former University of Wisconsin men’s basketball player and assistant coach severely injured.
Chris McIntosh shares Wisconsin’s plans for revenue sharing
Athletic director Chris McIntosh said there will be 80 to 100 fewer Badgers athletes as part of roster limits that are due to replace scholarship caps. The number of scholarships awarded also will decrease, he said in an exclusive interview with BadgerExtra.
How much the Wisconsin Badgers spend on coach salaries
Badgers coaches are earning more than $27.5 million in the 2024-25 school year, according to a BadgerExtra analysis of salaries provided by Wisconsin through a public records request.
Why a family visit carries extra meaning for this Wisconsin volleyball defensive specialist
Ordinarily, Ferda and Ali Guctekin watch their daughter’s University of Wisconsin volleyball matches on replay. That’s because most of the Badgers’ matches are played around 3 a.m. local time in Istanbul, Turkey.
‘Too much for me to handle’: How Wisconsin football players handle social media abuse
Ricardo Hallman can laugh about it now, but two years ago this week was a low point in his football career.
Costs added up for Wisconsin women’s basketball WNIT play. Will benefits follow?
There was an extra step of paperwork necessary as part of the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team’s interest in participating in the 2024 Women’s National Invitation Tournament.
It looks like Coldplay’s Camp Randall show is sold out
Those hoping to see British band Coldplay take the stage at Camp Randall next summer might have a hard time snagging tickets to the stadium’s first concern in nearly three decades.
Polzin: How a Hall of Fame speech filled with thank-yous ended a ‘beautiful day’ for Bo Ryan
The man known for his attention to detail during a legendary coaching career that included stops leading University of Wisconsin men’s basketball programs at Platteville, Milwaukee and Madison is still a stickler for the little things when preparing for something.
UW volleyball star, Olympic medalist ‘dipping toe in coaching pond’
Lauren Carlini was expecting to kick back and chill on the return flight to Madison after the University of Wisconsin volleyball team recently swept Rutgers in Piscataway, New Jersey. Instead, the former UW star spent the next few hours engaged in conversation with coach Kelly Sheffield, who had just collected his milestone 300th career win in 12 seasons at Wisconsin.
14 games require subscriptions for Wisconsin men’s basketball in 2024-25 season
The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team played five games on Peacock last season. That will double for the 2024-25 season.
Camp Randall sells $1.2 million in alcohol since start of football season
Camp Randall had successful alcohol sales in the general seating area and will continue to sell alcohol for the rest of the season, though a former UHS doctor raised concerns on the decision.
Why Camp Randall concerts stopped in 1997 and why they’re coming back in 2025
The answer isn’t straightforward, those involved with bringing a concert back to Camp Randall said Tuesday when the details were unveiled. The tendency has been for big shows to go to larger cities like Chicago, Milwaukee and Minneapolis than to try to fill a venue in Madison that will have a 58,000 capacity for the Coldplay date.
How concerts came back to Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium for first time in nearly 30 years
On Tuesday, Coldplay announced that it’s bringing its “Music of the Spheres World Tour” — the highest-grossing and bestselling rock tour ever, according to Billboard— to the home of the Wisconsin Badgers on July 19, 2025.
Coldplay is playing Camp Randall Stadium’s first concert since 1997: How to get tickets
Coldplay is coming to the Wisconsin Badgers football stadium July 19, as part of its “Music of the Spheres World Tour,” the Chris Martin-led British band officially announced on its website Tuesday.
How Wisconsin is trying to speed up beer sales at Camp Randall Stadium
The delivery arrived in the west concourse of Camp Randall Stadium midway through the first quarter Saturday. The cargo on a rolling flatbed cart already was causing a line to form a few minutes later.
Coldplay confirmed, date set for Camp Randall Stadium concert in 2025
Coldplay has been confirmed for a Camp Randall Stadium concert in 2025 and the date is set, according to announcements by University of Wisconsin Athletics and Coldplay.
Camp Randall Coldplay concert excites business owners, tourism officials
The Wisconsin Badgers announced in a post on social media over the weekend Coldplay would come to Camp Randall, exciting both local business owners and tourism leaders.
More clues point to Coldplay as Camp Randall Stadium’s first concert in nearly 30 years
Camp Randall Stadium is hosting its first ever concert in 30 years and it will most likely be Coldplay.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced that they will be hosting a concert after Saturday’s blowout victory over Purdue.
Coldplay world tour signaled as coming to Camp Randall Stadium in 2025
The University of Wisconsin athletic department showed a promotional video at Saturday’s football game for the first concert at Camp Randall Stadium in 28 years.
The teases continued Sunday with an apparent confirmation of the group.
26 ejected, 9 arrested during Badgers game against Purdue, UW police say
UW-Madison police reported that 26 people were ejected from Camp Randall Stadium and nine people were arrested during Saturday’s football game between the Badgers and Purdue.
$1.2M in alcohol sold at Wisconsin Badgers football games so far
Camp Randall has made over $1.2 million in gross alcohol sales since the stadium started selling beer and wine during Badgers football games this season, according to University of Wisconsin-Madison estimates shared with the Cap Times.
UW Men’s Rowing alumni give a ‘ship to shore’ salute to a 150-year legacy
Hundreds turned out to reflect, celebrate legendary crew and coaches, and screen the world premier of a new documentary, “Wisconsin Where They Row.”
How much a former Wisconsin volleyball star is making as a program analyst
But the letter confirming the former Badgers star’s duties as an offensive analyst and strategy consultant with the program indicates that it’s a two-year term paying $45,000 annually.
Former Badgers football player, now an agent, at center of UNLV controversy over NIL payment
Sluka’s agent, former University of Wisconsin football player Marcus Cromartie, told ESPN that UNLV didn’t come through on the verbal offer made by offensive coordinator Brennan Marion. Sluka’s father, Bob, also told ESPN that head coach Barry Odom later said in a conversation with Cromartie that the offer wasn’t valid because it didn’t come from Odom himself.
Postseason spending helps push Wisconsin’s 2023-24 expenses past projections
Budgeting for postseason competition at the University of Wisconsin is usually a line where officials expect more expenses than revenue.
Former Wisconsin athletics employee to repay $7K he stole from players after guilty plea
Aformer University of Wisconsin athletic department employee has been ordered to repay more than $7,000 he stole from accounts belonging to former Badgers players.
The Shell will be demolished. Untold stories from its exclusive pickup games will last forever
Seven friends were gathered around a table inside a private room at a Madison restaurant on a summer night. They may well have been seated on wooden benches in a locker room, drenched in sweat.
‘Rest is not necessarily best’: A new approach to concussion treatment
Long before anatomist Julie Stamm wrote a book about youth concussions, she was an athletic trainer. One fall, during her undergraduate training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she treated a high school football player who got a concussion, and didn’t get better.
Wisconsin women’s hockey thought of highly in national, WCHA pictures in 2024-25
The No. 2 ranking by USCHO.com voters gave the Badgers the same spot in which they finished last season after losing to the Buckeyes in the NCAA championship game. Wisconsin was No. 1 to start last season and held that spot into November, when Ohio State swept a two-game series against Wisconsin in Columbus.
Concourse traffic at Camp Randall ’embarrassing’ as fans vent during long waits
Wisconsin added more sales locations when it added alcohol to the menu on the main concourse this season, but at peak traffic times the merging of fans looking to get through and those waiting in lines made things slow to a crawl on the west side of the stadium.
F-35s fly over Camp Randall before kickoff
The University of Wisconsin marching band was not the only sound Badger fans could hear filling Camp Randall Saturday. Before kickoff against the Alabama Crimson Tide, two F-35s flew in formation over the stadium.
Hannah Berner Finds Her Latest Act in Standup Comedy
She ranked nationally as a teenager and was named most valuable player on her team at the University of Wisconsin, but quit tennis after graduation.
Ron Dayne and Wisconsin still disagree with the NCAA on a record total
Forget what the NCAA says. Ron Dayne considers himself the all-time college rushing leader. “Without a doubt,” he said.
UW athletic department is mistreating its biggest supporters — Tom Meyer
Letter to the editor: Now I see they are doing away with the Hall of Fame walk. These bricks are very special to the people who purchased them. Some of these bricks were very old, and some were memorials to loved ones. It was all done very underhandedly. Brick purchasers received little or no notification.
19 ejected, 11 arrested during Badgers game against Alabama, UW police say
UW-Madison police reported that 19 people were ejected from Camp Randall Stadium and 11 people were arrested during Saturday’s football game between the Badgers and Alabama.
Judge dismisses UW-Madison NIL public records lawsuit
Lawsuit challenging the denial of a public records request for a Name, Image and Likeness contract held by the UW Foundation dismissed by Dane County Circuit Court judge.
Former Badgers legend, Olympian to join Wisconsin volleyball staff
Lauren Carlini’s career is coming full circle. Carlini, the first four-time AVCA All-American in University of Wisconsin volleyball history, is returning to the Badgers program as offensive analyst and strategy consultant, coach Kelly Sheffield announced Thursday.
How are alcohol sales going at Camp Randall?
The numbers of citations, detox transfers, and police contact with people at a blood alcohol content of 0.20 or higher haven’t changed much between the first two games of the 2023 season and this year.
UW-Madison Athletics Dept. employee accused of using per diem cards for personal purchases
A UW-Madison Athletics Department employee is accused of spending thousands of dollars using per diem cards meant for student athletes, according to a criminal complaint obtained by WMTV 15 News on Thursday. Marcel Dubois, 51, is accused of several felony counts. He faces 12 counts of misappropriating ID information to obtain money and one misdemeanor charge of computer crime- access data.
Polzin: How Wisconsin vs. Alabama compares to other top nonconference games at Camp Randall
When No. 4 Alabama visits Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, it will be a rare chance for the University of Wisconsin football program and its fans to welcome a powerhouse from outside the Big Ten Conference.
Tickets for Wisconsin-Alabama cost ‘a heck of a lot,’ at least from one perspective
Witnessing a nonconference game against a top 10 opponent at Camp Randall Stadium has become a once-in-a-generation experience, and University of Wisconsin football fans are paying a premium for the one coming Saturday.
UW-Madison reports brick relocation project could take years
Officials with UW-Madison reported Tuesday that the memorial bricks around Camp Randall could take years to relocate, possibly until 2027.
Alcohol is being sold at Camp Randall this year for the first time. How is it impacting campus law enforcement?
This year, Wisconsin Athletics started selling alcohol at Camp Randall Stadium to the general public for the first time.
In Focus with Corey Pompey: Directing the UW Marching Band
Murv Seymour talks with Corey Pompey at the Hamel Music Center about leading the University of Wisconsin Marching Band and crafting its musical direction in practice and on the field for Badgers fans.
How to increase our cybersecurity, and former UW Band leader releases memoir
For 50 years ending in 2019, Mike Leckrone directed the UW Marching Band. In his new memoir, co-authored by Doug Moe, Leckrone recalls the creation of the Fifth Quarter celebration that now follows every home football game, and where he got his penchant for sequins and spectacle.
Wisconsin Athletics to celebrate 25th anniversary of Ron Dayne’s Heisman Trophy-winning season
In 1999, Wisconsin Badgers running back Ron Dayne had an incredible season breaking the NCAA Division I rushing record and winning the Heisman Trophy.
Fans pick up memorial bricks outside Camp Randall before they’re moved
On Monday many people headed to Camp Randall not for Monday night football, but to retrieve memorial bricks that are being moved.
Wisconsin Athletics to celebrate 25th anniversary of Ron Dayne’s Heisman season
One of the greatest running back in Wisconsin football history will be honored Saturday.
Thumbs up, thumbs down: Fans weigh in on Wisconsin football gameday experience
Even when they’re leaving a University of Wisconsin football game early, fans generally give Camp Randall Stadium high marks for the experience.
Wisconsin volleyball fans find changes at Field House doors in 2024
That’s a new part of the entry process this season. Wisconsin has had similar checks at the Kohl Center since 2016 and added them at Camp Randall Stadium in 2023. Volleyball fans now also are subject to the security measures and an earlier time for gates opening — 90 minutes before the match instead of an hour.
47 ejected, 18 arrested during Badgers game against South Dakota, UW police say
Of the 47 people ejected, 37 were UW students, and all 18 who were arrested were UW students, police said in a statement detailing the numbers.
University of Wisconsin Athletics announces plans for memorial bricks around Camp Randall Stadium
The University of Wisconsin Athletics announced on Thursday a new plan for memorial bricks that are being removed around Camp Randall.Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh said that people can leave their bricks to the university to re-locate and display. He said the area for this new display is “still to be determined” but it will be around the stadium. Brick owners also still have the option to pick them up.
UW-Madison: Memorial bricks will be displayed near Camp Randall after uproar from fans
Officials at the University Wisconsin-Madison say commemorative bricks will continue to be displayed near Camp Randall stadium.
Facing backlash, UW Athletics to relocate Camp Randall memorial bricks to new spot
Facing backlash from Badgers fans, the UW Athletics Department announced a new plan to reinstall personalized memorial bricks near Camp Randall Stadium.
UW-Madison: Memorial bricks will be displayed near Camp Randall after uproar from fans
n an email Thursday evening, UW-Madison Athletic Director Chris McIntosh said, as announced previously, donors will continue to have the option to pick up their bricks. But the email also added some new information: It said bricks that aren’t picked up will eventually be displayed somewhere near Camp Randall. The exact location of that display has yet to be determined, the email said. None of the commemorative bricks will be discarded by the university, McIntosh wrote.
UW Athletics clarifies plan for memorial bricks at Camp Randall
Wisconsin Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh is responding to concerns about what will happen to memorial bricks outside Camp Randall as the university looks toward construction of a new indoor practice facility next to the stadium.
Former Wisconsin star earns place in US Hockey Hall of Fame
Brianna Decker will be added to the American hockey shrine in December as part of the Class of 2024. The Dousman native and 2012 Patty Kazmaier Award winner won the 2011 NCAA championship with the Badgers, for whom she is the second all-time leading scorer.
Wisconsin relents on brick walk after backlash to removal plans
Fans who purchased personalized bricks, some in memory of late family members or friends, will have the choice of having them be part of a new display or claiming them to keep.
Judge tosses public records lawsuit seeking NIL athletics contract from UW-Madison
A Dane County judge recently dismissed a public records lawsuit against the University of Wisconsin-Madison and its fundraising arm on a technicality, leaving unanswered a broader question about whether public university foundations are subject to Wisconsin’s public records law.