Wisconsin Badgers
The Wisconsin Badgers are the athletic teams representing the University of Wisconsin–Madison (University of Wisconsin). They compete as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level (Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) sub-level), primarily competing in the Big Ten Conference for all sports since the 1896–97 season. The women's ice hockey team competes in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA), while the men's crew team compete in the Eastern Association of Rowing Colleges (EARC).
| Wisconsin Badgers | |
|---|---|
| University | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Conference | Big Ten (primary) Western Collegiate Hockey Association (women's ice hockey) EARC (men's rowing) |
| NCAA | Division I (FBS) |
| Athletic director | Chris McIntosh |
| Location | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Varsity teams | 23 |
| Football stadium | Camp Randall Stadium |
| Basketball arena | Kohl Center |
| Ice hockey arena | Kohl Center (men) LaBahn Arena (women) |
| Soccer stadium | McClimon Stadium |
| Other venues | UW Field House |
| Mascot | Bucky Badger |
| Nickname | Badgers |
| Fight song | On, Wisconsin! |
| Colors | Cardinal and white |
| Website | www |
The athletic director is Chris McIntosh, former professional football player and lineman for the Wisconsin Badger football team. The Badgers team colors are cardinal and white, and the team mascot is named "Buckingham U. Badger," known as "Bucky Badger." The Badgers have several major on-campus facilities, including Camp Randall Stadium, the UW Field House, and the Kohl Center.