Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers at Kohl Center: start time, doors and getting there

Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers starts at 11:00 am on Sat Jan 9, 2027 at Kohl Center. NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season.

When do the doors open?

Doors open 90 minutes before tip-off for Wisconsin men's basketball games. (source)

How do I get to Kohl Center?

Metro Transit routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 27, 28, 37, 38, 48, 56, 57, 58, 70, 71, 72, 74 and 80 stop two blocks north of the Kohl Center on West Johnson Street. Routes 6, 13, 47 and 48 stop two blocks west on Park Street. Routes 5, 27 and 47 stop five blocks southeast on West Washington Avenue. (source)

What bag can I bring?

Permitted carry-in bags are no larger than 8.5 in x 11 in, plus clear totes no larger than 12 in x 6 in x 12 in. Diaper bags are also permitted. Backpacks of any kind, and any bag larger than these sizes, are prohibited. All items and spectators are subject to search, and there is no storage available for checking prohibited items. (source)

Schedule source: Wisconsin Badgers schedule. Start times can move for TV; check the team's schedule on the day.