Madison’s Wisconsin Badgers are off to a winning start this season. The team defeated Denver in their season opener, kicking off the 2026-27 campaign on a high note right at home.

The victory gave Badgers fans plenty to cheer about as the new season got underway, with the team opening play in front of their home crowd. The win sets a positive tone heading into the rest of the schedule, and supporters across Madison are already looking forward to what the season has in store.

The Badgers’ home opener was previewed by the Wisconsin Athletics program as a marquee moment for the start of the year, with the team eager to build on the momentum of a strong first showing. Facing Denver in the first game of the season, Wisconsin came away with the result they were looking for, giving the program and its fans an encouraging early chapter in the 2026-27 story.

For Madison residents, a Badgers win is always a reason to celebrate — and getting that first victory at home makes it all the sweeter. With the season now officially underway, the community will be watching closely as the team looks to carry this early success forward through the months ahead.

Sources: Wisconsin Badgers, Wisconsin Badgers