Wisconsin basketball schedules rematch with Villanova for December 2026

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Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Wisconsin basketball schedules rematch with Villanova for December 2026
Summary

Wisconsin's men's basketball team will play Villanova on December 12, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. This matchup follows Villanova's overtime win against Wisconsin in the previous season. The game is part of a two-game contract and is billed as the “Philly Hoops Showdown.” Other nonconference games for Wisconsin include a matchup against Marquette on December 5 and Auburn on December 19 at a neutral site in Nashville. The team's exhibition game against UW-Green Bay is set for October 15, with additional confirmation expected for participation in the Baha Mar Hoops Championship.

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  • Wisconsin faces Villanova on December 12, 2026.
  • Match occurs at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
  • Villanova defeated Wisconsin in an overtime game last season.
  • Other games include Marquette on December 5 and Auburn on December 19.
  • Wisconsin will play an exhibition game on October 15.
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  • 3:35 PMYahoo SportsWisconsin basketball announces date for Villanova rematch in 2026-27
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Wisconsin will hope for better results against Villanova this year as the Badgers basketball team travels to Philadelphia on Dec. 12.

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