The Wisconsin men’s basketball team is heading to the Music City. On Tuesday, University of Wisconsin Athletics officially announced that the Badgers will square off against the Auburn Tigers in a high-profile non-conference clash on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026 .

The neutral-site game will be held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of the NHL’s Nashville Predators.

The Announcement

The program shared the news on Tuesday morning via X, giving Wisconsin fans a glimpse at a non-conference game in the coming season.

— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) May 12, 2026

Official Statement & Game Details

In an official statement released by the university, the program highlighted the significance of the trip to Tennessee and the rare nature of this Power Conference showdown:

"The Wisconsin men's basketball team will head to the Music City next December as the Badgers are slated to take on Auburn in Nashville, Tennessee... The game will mark UW's second all-time meeting with Auburn.…