Wisconsin to take on Villanova in Philly Hoops Showdown
July 15, 2026 | Men's Basketball
The Badgers and Wildcats will meet again on Saturday, Dec. 12, at Xfinity Mobile Arena
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin men's basketball program announced on Wednesday that it will take on Villanova in the Philly Hoops Showdown at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
The Badgers will meet the Wildcats on Saturday, Dec. 12, at Xfinity Mobile Arena, the home of the Philadelphia 76ers.
UW trails the series between the two teams, 2-1, with UW's victory coming in the Round of 32 at the 2017 NCAA Tournament when the Badgers took down No. 1 Villanova, 65-62, in Buffalo, N.Y. The most recent meeting came in 2025 as the Badgers fell to Villanova in overtime, 76-66, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Tip time and television info for this year's game will be announced at a later date. Intersport, a Chicago-based sports marketing and events agency, will manage all aspects of the event.
Tickets for the event are scheduled to go on sale Oct. 15, with a one-day presale set to take place the day prior. Fans can register online at xfinitymobilearena.com/events/detail/hoops-showdown to receive dedicated event information and be eligible for ticket presale access.
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