Due to holiday-related reduced Metro Transit bus service, some parking restrictions will be waived on the UW–Madison campus Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. However, a Badgers home football game Friday at 11 a.m. will impact parking availability on campus.
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Friday football game parking: Aug. 30, 2024
Thousands of visitors will be in Madison as the Badgers kick off their 2024 football season with a Friday night game against Western Michigan. Parking on campus will be affected. A general overview is provided in this web post. Transportation Services will email specific information to permit holders based on their assigned lot.
Parking Restrictions for the 2020 Football Season Opener
Parking is restricted to permit holder and essential workers in campus lots on Friday, Oct. 23. No tailgating or gatherings will be allowed.
Credit and debit cards accepted for day-of special event parking
Starting with the Wisconsin vs. New Mexico football game on Sept. 8, credit and debit cards can be used to purchase game day parking.
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.
College GameDay traffic impacts
ESPN College GameDay filming will heavily impact traffic patterns around Bascom Hill. Permit holders will be relocated and bus routes detoured.
Homecoming road closures and bus detours
Homecoming will shut down various streets for the annual Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 10. Coming for the Homecoming football game? Check parking details here!
Football game day parking – 9/1/17
Details on parking for the 2017-18 UW Football season opener against Utah State.