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, 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.

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. Red expected.

September 26 at Penn State, Beaver Stadium. White expected. Big Ten opener, and the first road trip of the season in the white jersey.

October 3 vs. Michigan State, Camp Randall Stadium. Red expected. This is Homecoming, and Homecoming is the one date on a Wisconsin calendar that has produced a surprise recently: the Badgers wore Under Armour throwbacks for the 2025 Homecoming game against Iowa. Nothing has been announced for 2026, so red stays the expectation.

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 one 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. From here the Badgers are 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. The only date we would keep an eye on is October 3, because Homecoming produced a throwback a year ago, but nothing has been announced. Eleven predictable games and one memorable one is a good Wisconsin season, uniform-wise.

Frequently Asked Questions

What jersey is Wisconsin wearing this week?

Wisconsin was expected in the red home jersey with white pants and the white Motion W helmet for the 36-9 win over Western Illinois on September 12 at Camp Randall, and is expected in the same red set against Eastern Michigan on September 19. The Badgers wear red at home and white on the road in 2026. 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?

One has been worn: the all-red Lambeau Field set against Notre Dame on September 6. No other alternate has been announced. Homecoming against Michigan State on October 3 is the date we would watch, since Wisconsin wore throwbacks for Homecoming in 2025, but red is the expectation until the school says otherwise.

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.