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Badger Meet-Up: Midwest

Let’s be real: meeting new friends as an adult can be hard. Expand your social circle the Wisconsin way — with our first ever Badger Meet-Up: Midwest, featuring alumni living in Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicagoland! Join a fun, casual gathering at Kaiser Tiger. Then we’ll walk over to the United Center together for an exclusive Benchwarmers fan experience. We’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks during pregame warm-ups before doors open to the public! For those who choose to skip the Benchwarmers experience, we’ll provide a shuttle bus to the United Center to watch the game. Plus, learn more about the Recent-Grad Council, your local Wisconsin Alumni Association chapter, and other ways you can stay involved in your Badger community beyond this event.

Your $20 fee includes a brunch menu, one drink ticket at Kaiser Tiger, access to the Benchwarmers experience, transportation to and from the game, and group seat tickets in the 300-level section near the open-air bar. Whether you’ve been in the area for years or just a few days, there’s nothing like fellow Badgers to make a place feel like home!

Register by February 6.

Schedule

11 a.m. Brunch at Kaiser Tiger — Skyline Lounge
12:30 p.m. Exclusive Benchwarmers fan experience (We will walk over together at 12:15 p.m.)
1 p.m. Shuttle to United Center
2:30 p.m. Bulls vs. Bucks game begins
Game ends Shuttle back to Kaiser Tiger

Additional Information

This event is restricted to guests age 21 and over.

When you register, please inform us of any dietary needs, accommodations (such as captions or interpreting services), or other needs.

March 1, 2026
WHEN
March 1, 2026
11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
WHERE
Kaiser Tiger
1415 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL
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COST
$20
Kaiser Tiger
1415 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL
March 1, 2026
WHEN
March 1, 2026
11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
WHERE
Kaiser Tiger
1415 W. Randolph Street
Chicago, IL
View Map and Venue Details
COST
$20

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