Home of the Wisconsin Badgers

The Kohl Center may be the most popular destination in Madison once the football season ends. This is the site of where the Badgers men's and women's basketball teams play, as well as the home of other University Sports and various entertainment events. Other sports include ice hockey and wrestling. Buying tickets is a simple as it is if you were purchasing tickets for an entertainment venue or concert. Just locate the event on the website you wish to attend and purchase the tickets. There is even a link for student tickets, so you never have to worry about paying more than your usual fee just because you are buying online. The Fan Center on the website lists the upcoming promotions at each game. Games often include magnets, posters, and other giveaways for fans, just as NBA or other professional sports league event would. This is a great chance to catch a game and leave with a free souvenir.

The Kohl Center was opened in 1998 and has experienced a great deal of excitement in its relatively short life. Many of the features in the arena were designed in accordance with requests from UW coaches. Located on the southeast side of the campus, the center features a practice area, study area, and competition area all in one place. It is also home to the UW coaching offices.

The building is named for United States Senator Herb Kohl who graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1956. He donated $25 million to the creation of the Kohl Center so when it was completed, it was named for him and his monetary contribution. The center seats over 17,000 people for basketball games, including the lower seating bowl and the two balconies. There are no overhanging balconies which means fans are closer to the action on the court. Seating is slightly less for hockey and concerts.

One of the features coaches and student athletes were happy about was the increased space in the locker rooms. There are several locker room areas for instances when there are tournaments. The space is over 2,000 square feet in size and has been designed with an eye toward the needs of student athletes. Teams are able to meat, socialize, and study, all in the locker room area. There is also a lounge area with videos, computers, a sound system, and a study room. The Practice Pavilion is home to three full-size courts used for practice and available for other events. There are sometimes pre-game booster events held in these locations for socializing or raising money.

While University of Wisconsin basketball games would probably not have an issue attracting attendees to their games, it is good to know they have a state of the art facility in which to play. This provides fans with a comfortable venue to watch a game or event, and it ensure players have the best that is available when it comes to their athletic program. The next time you are planning a trip to Madison, consider catching a game or event at the Kohl Center.