Stadiums / Kohl Center

Kohl Center

7.5

Madison

Stadium information

Type
arena
Capacity
15,600
Opened
1998
Roof
Indoor
Surface
Hardwood / Artificial Ice
Home teams
Wisconsin Badgers
League
NCAAH
Sports
Categories
sport_hockey, sport_basketball
Timezone
America/Chicago
Status
active
Address
[object Object]
Location
Madison

Large Madison arena known for Badgers sports and major events.

Former names

  • None

Former home teams

  • Wisconsin Badgers Basketball, Hockey

Passport Score

7.5

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[object Object] · Madison

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Home team history

  1. Wisconsin Badgers

    1998-present · NCAAH

  2. Wisconsin Badgers

    NCAAB

Traditions

"Varsity" Song

Stadium Experience · Throughout the arena, gameday

After victories, fans and players sing the university's traditional "Varsity" song together.

Skate Entrance

Pregame Ritual · Pregame, puck drop

Player introductions at the Kohl Center feature dramatic music, lights, and video.

Border Battle

Stadium Experience · Throughout the arena, gameday

Games against Minnesota are among the greatest rivalry events in college hockey.

Grateful Red

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday

The Grateful Red student section stands for the entire game, creating one of the Big Ten's toughest home-court advantages.

Jump Around

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday

Although best known in football, "Jump Around" has become a regular celebration during major basketball games.

Buttercup

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday

Near the end of victories, fans sing "Build Me Up Buttercup," one of Wisconsin's signature traditions.

Wisconsin Badgers Red Out

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday

The Kohl Center becomes a wall of red during rivalry games against Minnesota, Marquette, and Big Ten contenders.

Varsity Sing

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday

Players and fans remain after victories to sing "Varsity" together.

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