Starting with the Wisconsin vs. New Mexico football game on Sept. 8, credit and debit cards can be used to purchase game day parking.
Special Events
Friday football game parking plan – August 31, 2018
A Friday night game will bring thousands of visitors to campus. Expect traffic and delays! Click through to learn which lots will be affected by football.
Traffic tips for commencement weekend
This coming weekend will be especially busy at UW–Madison with commencement, the Big 10 Softball Tournament, and residence hall move-out.
Spring Commencement 2018 parking information
Full ceremony, parking, and shuttle details available on the Commencement website. Almost all campus parking lots are free starting at noon on Friday, May 11.
Crazylegs 2018 Run/Walk to shut campus roads and lots and detour buses
The Crazylegs Run/Walk on April 28 will detour traffic on campus from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Certain roads and lots will be closed.
Campus events to cause parking and traffic impacts April 5-8
Many events throughout campus will cause traffic congestion. Plan for commute delays and drive carefully!
2018 WIAA State Tournaments
WIAA Individual Wrestling and Boys Basketball state tournaments will relocate many permit holders and bring additional traffic to campus and downtown.
2018 Varsity Band Concert Tickets
Advanced parking request form available; all questions to Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office.
UW Winter Commencement parking
Parking is free in almost all campus lots for winter Commencement. See the Commencement website for full details.
Madison Marathon campus detours
Madison Marathon routes go through campus, causing traffic and bus detours on November 12. Expect delays between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.