Wisconsin Uniform Schedule 2026: Every Jersey and When the Badgers Wear It

Wisconsin opened 2026 in a uniform the program had never worn before, and then went straight back to one of the most settled wardrobes in the Big Ten. This is the full Wisconsin 2026 uniform schedule: the red home set, the white road set, the white Motion W helmet that goes with both, the all-red Lambeau Field alternate that already came and went, the Red Out with the red helmet for Homecoming against Michigan State, and a week-by-week outlook for all twelve games. We update this page as each combination is confirmed.

The Wisconsin 2026 Uniform Sets

Under Armour has outfitted Wisconsin since July 2016 and the two sides agreed a ten-year extension in November 2025 that runs through 2036, so the brand behind every jersey on this page is not changing. The standard sets barely have either. Red over white at home, white over white on the road, and the white Motion W helmet with both. Big Ten home teams wear color and visitors wear white, which makes every remaining date on this page predictable until Wisconsin announces otherwise, as it did for Homecoming.

The Full Wisconsin 2026 Uniform Schedule, Week by Week

Twelve games: six at Camp Randall, five on the road, one neutral-site opener at Lambeau Field, and an October 10 bye.

Sunday, September 6 at Notre Dame, Lambeau Field, Green Bay. ★ Confirmed: the all-red Lambeau Field alternate, red helmet, red jersey, red pants, with silver numbers, lettering and Motion W. It was the first time Wisconsin has worn red from helmet to pants in program history, and the first red helmet the Badgers had put on since 2014. The silver is a nod to the Packers' four Lombardi Trophies. The shoulder stripes blend Green Bay's three-stripe pattern with Wisconsin's usual two, the breaks in those stripes echo the Camp Randall archway, the helmet carries rose-red accents for the program's Rose Bowl history and "All For The W" across the back, and the jersey wore an American flag patch for Labor Day weekend. Notre Dame was the designated home team in its Shamrock Series blue, so this was red against blue under the Lambeau lights, and we graded the matchup an A- on the Notre Dame 2026 uniform schedule. Notre Dame won 41-13.

September 12 vs. Western Illinois, Camp Randall Stadium, 6:15 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. Home opener. Red expected, the standard red jersey and white pants under the white Motion W helmet; we have not seen a published broadcast frame to confirm the combination, so the cell stays unstarred. Wisconsin won 36-9, the first win of the season after the Lambeau loss.

September 19 vs. Eastern Michigan, Camp Randall Stadium, 11:30 a.m. CT. ★ Confirmed from game photography: white Motion W helmet, red jersey, white pants, the standard home set on a rainy morning in Madison. ESPN gave us no usable frames for this one, so the confirmation comes from game photography in national coverage of the game rather than from the broadcast. We did not get a clear look at Eastern Michigan's combination, so we are leaving the visitors' side alone. Wisconsin won 54-10 after trailing 7-3 in the first quarter.

September 26 at Penn State, Beaver Stadium. ★ Confirmed from the game photos: white helmet, white jersey, white pants, all white. Penn State wore a white helmet, navy jersey and white pants. Big Ten opener, and the first road trip of the season in the white jersey. Wisconsin upset No. 13 Penn State 24-20. The Badgers trailed 17-0 in the second quarter, and Colton Joseph threw three interceptions, but he also threw two fourth quarter touchdowns, the winner a 72-yard strike to Jacob Harris with 1:13 left. Wisconsin is 3-1. See our Penn State 2026 uniform schedule.

October 3 vs. Michigan State, Camp Randall Stadium, 12:30 p.m. ET on BTN. ★ Confirmed by Wisconsin: the Red Out, with the alternate red helmet. It is Homecoming, and Homecoming delivered again. The helmet is red with a large white Motion W on each side, white center stripes and a white facemask. The jersey is the red home top with white block numbers outlined in red, two white sleeve stripes and the Bucky-in-the-W patch on the shoulder, plus the Culver's patch. Red pants and red cleats finish it, so it is red from the helmet to the shoes, the second time this season Wisconsin has gone all red after the Lambeau Field opener. The difference is the trim: Lambeau was silver, this one is white, which makes it read as a straight Wisconsin look rather than a Packers tribute. Michigan State is expected in white, so Camp Randall gets red against white with no confusion. ★ The BTN broadcast matches: red helmet with the white Motion W, red jersey, red pants, worn as announced, and Michigan State wore a green helmet and white jersey. Colton Joseph threw two touchdown passes and broke off a 47-yard touchdown run, and Wisconsin held the Spartans to a field goal and won 31-3 to move to 4-1.

The Red Out reveal, via @BadgerFootball

For the other side of it, see our Michigan State 2026 uniform schedule.

October 10. Bye.

October 17 at UCLA, Rose Bowl, Pasadena. White expected. Wisconsin in white on the Rose Bowl grass is a picture the program has plenty of history with.

October 24 vs. USC, Camp Randall Stadium. Red expected. The biggest home date of the year on paper, red against USC's road white.

October 31 at Iowa, Kinnick Stadium. White expected. The Heartland Trophy game, and one of the better white-on-black looks the road schedule offers.

November 7 vs. Rutgers, Camp Randall Stadium. Red expected.

November 14 at Maryland, SECU Stadium. White expected.

November 21 at Purdue, Ross-Ade Stadium. White expected.

Friday, November 27 vs. Minnesota, Camp Randall Stadium, 6:30 p.m. CT on NBC. Red expected. Paul Bunyan's Axe on Black Friday night, Wisconsin in red against Minnesota's white.

The Bottom Line

Wisconsin spent its first alternate on the opener, and it spent it well. An all-red uniform with silver numbers at Lambeau Field was a first for the program and a sensible one, tied to the building rather than to a trend. Homecoming brought the second: the Red Out against Michigan State, red helmet with the white Motion W, red jersey, red pants, red cleats. We had flagged October 3 as the date to watch, and it paid off. After that the Badgers go back to the wardrobe everyone knows: red jersey and white pants at home, white over white on the road, the white Motion W helmet with both. Ten predictable games and two all-red ones is a good Wisconsin season, uniform-wise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What jersey is Wisconsin wearing this week?

On October 3, Homecoming against Michigan State, Wisconsin wore the Red Out head to toe: the alternate red helmet with a white Motion W, red jersey with white numbers, red pants and red cleats, confirmed on the BTN broadcast. The Badgers won it 31-3 to move to 4-1. The week before, Wisconsin upset No. 13 Penn State 24-20 at Beaver Stadium in all white. After a bye on October 10, the Badgers play at UCLA on October 17, where white is expected. The week-by-week grid above lists every game with the expected uniform, and we update it as combinations are confirmed.

What did Wisconsin wear against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field?

An all-red alternate: red helmet, red jersey and red pants with silver numbers, lettering and Motion W. It was the first all-red uniform in program history and the first red Wisconsin helmet since 2014. The silver referenced the Packers' four Lombardi Trophies, the shoulder stripes blended the Packers' three stripes with Wisconsin's two, and the helmet carried rose-red accents and "All For The W" on the back. Notre Dame won 41-13, and we graded the uniform matchup an A-.

What are Wisconsin's uniforms for 2026?

Cardinal red jersey with white numerals, white pants and the white Motion W helmet at home. White jersey with red numerals, white pants and the same helmet on the road. The helmet has a red facemask and the red Motion W on each side, and it is worn with both sets.

Does Wisconsin have an alternate uniform in 2026?

Two so far. The all-red Lambeau Field set with silver numbers was worn against Notre Dame on September 6, and Wisconsin wore the Red Out for Homecoming against Michigan State on October 3, a 31-3 win: the alternate red helmet with a large white Motion W and white center stripes, the red jersey with white numbers, red pants and red cleats.

What did Wisconsin wear against Michigan State?

The Red Out, announced by Wisconsin on October 1 and confirmed on the broadcast. Red helmet with a white Motion W, white stripes and a white facemask, red jersey with white numbers and two white sleeve stripes, red pants and red cleats, for Homecoming at Camp Randall Stadium on October 3. Michigan State wore a green helmet and white jersey, and Wisconsin won 31-3.

How many games does Wisconsin play in 2026?

Twelve regular season games: six at Camp Randall Stadium, five on the road and the neutral-site opener at Lambeau Field, with a bye on October 10. The full schedule with expected uniforms is in the grid above.