WIAA state tournament season is nearly here! The UW–Madison campus will host more than 125,000 visitors at the Kohl Center for the following events:
- Thursday through Saturday, February 26-28: Individual Wrestling
- Thursday through Saturday, March 19-21: Boys’ Basketball
UW–Madison permit holders have helped make previous tournaments a success. We need their help again to make this year’s tournaments as welcoming as possible for athletes, parents, and spectators. This is a memorable experience for visitors traveling from all corners of the state and permit holders’ cooperation is greatly valued and appreciated.
WIAA visitors and spectators: use the WIAA website for tournament-specific parking details.
Affected UW permit holders will receive specific parking and relocation information by email approximately one week before each event. General information is listed below.
Affected lots and permit holder relocation
Lots 29, 46, 48, 78, 83, 87, 91, and 94 will be staffed 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on tournament days. Lots 48, 78, and 87 will be used for accessible (disabled) event parking.
- On the above-listed tournament dates, permit holders in Lots 46, 87, 91, and 94 must relocate all day and Lot 78 permit holders by 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and all day Saturday, or their vehicles will be subject to ticketing and towing.
- Lots 29 and 83 will be used for visitor parking but permit holder relocation is not required. Alternate lots will be available if permit holders want to avoid congestion in their lot.
- If you park in an alternate lot on campus, the fare-free campus Route 80 bus can help get you where you need to go.
| Lot/Designation | Can I park in my assigned lot? | You can relocate to… |
| 29 | Yes | 41, 60, 204, 206 |
| 46 | NO | 17, 20, 34, 36, 60, 67, 80, 204, 206 |
| 78 | Yes Thursday and Friday until 5 p.m., NO Saturday |
34, 60, 204, 206 |
| 83 | Yes | 34, 60, 204, 206 |
| 87 | NO | 34, 41, 60, 67, 204, 206 |
| 91 | NO | 34, 41, 60, 67, 204, 206 |
| 94 | NO | 17, 34, 41, 60, 67, 204, 206 |
| UW Accessible | 29, 46, 48, 78, 83, 87, 91, and 94 will be impacted | To avoid congestion, park in nearby non-WIAA lots (Campus parking map PDF) |
| Afternoon | NO for 29, 78, 83, 91 | Open lots where the permit is valid (Afternoon policy) |
| Night garage-specific | Yes for 29 and 83 NO for 46 |
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| Night surface lots | NO for 78, 91 | Other surface lots where the permit is valid (Night policy) |
| Service/Vendor | NO for 29, 46, 48, 83, 87, and 91 | Service stalls in nearby non-WIAA lots (Service and vendor stall map PDF) |
Traffic and alternative transportation method options
You can expect heavy traffic on and around campus during WIAA tournaments, especially during peak commuting times. This can be especially true in areas of ongoing campus construction. Please allow yourself plenty of time to park on campus. You may wish to explore active or alternative transportation methods during the tournament dates. Some options include carpooling, biking, or taking the bus.
Permit holders can avoid congestion on the Thursday and Friday tournament dates by parking off campus in Lot 204 (3500 University Avenue) or Lot 206 (Aberg and Packers Avenue). Free shuttles run between these lots and designated campus stops. You must display your annual permit while parked.
Questions about commuting options? Contact our Commuter Solutions team!
Your assistance is appreciated! The WIAA tournaments bring significant benefits to the Madison area and have a lasting impact on young athletes across the state.
If you have questions about work-related parking during these events, please email customerservice@fpm.wisc.edu or call (608) 263-6667.