Wisconsin basketball knows its first opponent—Here’s who’s up first

The Wisconsin Badgers basketball season is slowly taking shape. The Badgers haven't shied away from tough competition by adding BYU, Villanova, and a fun invitational that features Providence, TCU, and the national champions, the Florida Gators. Now we finally know who the first game and opponent will be, according to basketball insider Rocco Miller.

The Wisconsin Badgers will square off against the Campbell Fighting Camels on November 3rd at the Kohl Center.

The Wisconsin Badgers vs. the Campbell Fighting Camels will kick off the 2025-2026 season

It was good for Greg Gard and Chris McIntosh to add in a ton of talented non-conference opponents to help the tournament chances and get the Badgers ready for Big Ten play. However, starting with a winnable game is important for a team that is over half rebuilt and has a 3/5ths of a new starting lineup.

The Badgers and the Fighting Camels have never played a game against each other, and this will mark the very first meeting of the two programs. The Fighting Camels had a very forgettable season last year, going 15-17 and ultimately replacing their head coach. The game against Wisconsin will also be the debut of new head coach John Andrzejek for Campbell.

The Badgers are hosting, providing an excellent chance for fans to see the rebuilt team in action, along with some fan favorites like John Blackwell, Jack Janicki, and Nolan Winter. This next season holds promise as the Badgers found a way into the round of 32 but lost in a disappointing game against BYU. There is renewed hope for next season.

The start of the season will be a good way to secure a win, and yet learn how this team works together and what roles each player will play on the team.

The official announcement hasn't taken place, and so more details will follow, like game time and ticket information.