Thousands of visitors will be in Madison and the campus area Friday, Aug. 30 as the Wisconsin Badgers kick off their 2024 football season against the Western Michigan Broncos.
Parking on the UW–Madison campus will be affected. Transportation Services will email specific parking information to permit holders based on their assigned lot. A general overview of game day parking is provided below.
Parking for permit holders on August 30
Most permit holders will have access to their designated lot until at least 5 p.m. on game day. After 5 p.m., many lots will be reserved for event parking only and some will remain available for work-related purposes.
- Lot 19 will be closed all day and permit holders must instead park in Lot 46 (Lake & Johnson Ramp) or Lot 83 (Fluno Center Garage).
- Lot 18 permit holders must relocate to Lot 7 (Grainger Hall Garage) by 2 p.m., or park in Lot 7 for the full workday if needed.
- Permit holders must exit Lots 7, 13, 16, 17, 20, 27, 29, 33, 34, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 44, 45, 51, 54, 56, 64, 80, 87 and 92 by 5 p.m. and may relocate after 2 p.m. to Lot 4, 5, 8, 21, 26, 30, 35, 82 or 131.
- Flex permit holders need to be in paid status via ParkMobile at all times when relocated to Lot 5, 8, 21 or 30 and in paid status until 4:30 p.m. when relocated to Lot 4, 26, 35, 82 or 131.
- Need help finding a lot? Refer to the campus parking map and the list of lot addresses for locations.
- Service and vendor permit holders may park for work-related reasons in service stalls in other lots listed on the service/vendor parking map.
- Permit holders in Lots 46, 59, 60, 67, 76 and 91 may park past 5 p.m. for work-related purposes. An event-specific permit is required in these lots after 5 p.m. if you are attending the game.
- Alternative options: The Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration has asked employees and supervisors to consider flexible work arrangements, carpooling, biking, or taking the bus. Transportation Services can help plan your route if needed.
Football game attendee parking on August 30
Event lots open at 5 p.m., though some may have limited availability beginning at 2 p.m. Event permits will be available for purchase by debit or credit card Aug. 30 in Lots 60 and 76 ($5), Lots 46 and 67 ($20), and Lot 64 ($50; RVs, buses and oversized vehicles only).
For a $10 round-trip fare, the Bucky Shuttle serves Lots 60, 64 and 76, with drop-off/pick-up near Camp Randall Stadium. Learn more at the Athletics Travel Center page.
Find locations on the football game day parking map.