The stadium's location, Camp Randall, served as a recruitment and training base for the Union Army during the Civil War.
A commemorative arch at the stadium entrance was built to honor the site's history as a Union Army training camp.
The stadium hosted the first-ever American football game played by the University of Wisconsin in 1895.
The playing surface was originally located where the current stadium offices and the Union South area now stand before being rotated.
The 'Jump Around' tradition began in 1998 and is fueled by the song of the same name by House of Pain.
The stadium bowl is partially built into a natural hillside, a common feature of early 20th-century stadium architecture.
It is the fifth-oldest stadium in college football history.
Camp Randall Stadium is the historic home of the Wisconsin Badgers football team and serves as one of the oldest college football venues in the United States. It opened in 1895 on the site of a former Civil War training camp, from which it derives its name. The stadium features a seating capacity exceeding 75,000 spectators. It is widely recognized for the 'Jump Around' tradition performed by fans between the third and fourth quarters. The facility includes the McClain Center for indoor training and multiple premium seating areas. It serves as a central hub for Big Ten Conference collegiate athletics in Madison. The structure integrates modern amenities into its original historic bowl foundation.
At the entrance near the historic Camp Randall Memorial Arch.
Check the stadium’s clear bag policy before arriving to expedite entry.
Visit during the 'Fifth Quarter' performance by the UW Marching Band after games for a unique local tradition.
Dress in layers, as weather in Wisconsin can shift rapidly during the autumn football season.
Attempting to bring prohibited items or non-clear bags, as there is no storage on-site.
Active primarily during the college football season from late summer through late autumn; closed during off-season months.
No re-entry allowed; sportsmanship and adherence to Big Ten conference fan codes of conduct are expected.
