Wisconsin vs. Michigan BADGER HUDDLE FAQs

Tickets to the official UW pre-game party in Ann Arbor cost $30 per person or $20 for children age 12 and under. HUDDLE tickets will be sent to you in the mail prior to the game. The BADGER HUDDLE features:

• Traditional Wisconsin tailgate fare and cash bar
• Appearances by UW Athletic Director Barry Alvarez, Bucky Badger and the Spirit Squad
• Badger camaraderie
• Shuttle transportation to and from the Big House (Michigan Stadium)
• And more!

The Huddle will begin three hours before kickoff and end 30 minutes before game time on Saturday, September 27, 2008. It will be held at Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 3200 Boardwalk in Ann Arbor.

Special Note: Due to all of the construction around the stadium, we recommend leaving an hour before kickoff to accommodate any delays.

The Huddle ticket is for entrance to the pre-game party only. The Motor City Badgers Chapter of WAA does have a limited number of Day of Game ticket packages, which includes Huddle and Game ticket. Click here to download the registration form.

Otherwise, you must purchase a football ticket on your own. Click here to go to the University of Michigan Athletics ticket office Web site.

There are a number of hotels to choose from in the area. Call in advance for reservations.

Four Points by Sheraton Ann Arbor, (734) 996-0600
Bell Tower Hotel, (734) 769-3010
Campus Inn, (734) 769-2200
Inn at the Michigan League, (734) 764-3177

Ann Arbor offers a variety of art galleries, performance venues, shopping options and eateries.

There are a couple of good ways to get around in Ann Arbor. On game day, you can walk or use a shuttle service to the stadium. If you drive, be sure to leave early to find a good parking spot.

Parking facilities are located near Memorial Stadium. Plan to arrive early to find a parking spot.

Take I-94 to exit 177 (State Street). Turn onto northbound State Street and go to the first street on the right past the freeway (Victors Way). Go one block to Boardwalk and turn left. Four Points is one-half block on the left. Shuttle tickets to and from Michigan Stadium will be available at the hotel desk.