The experience of buying a beer at Camp Randall Stadium last year sometimes involved standing in line so long that fans missed large parts of University of Wisconsin football games.
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Workers install new LED lights at Camp Randall Stadium on May 16. The previous lights, shown at right, were 22 years old.
Photos: Wisconsin's Camp Randall Stadium in 32 photos
Camp Randall in 2023
Wisconsin tight end Tucker Ashcraft catches a touchdown pass against Rutgers during their 2023 game at Camp Randall.
Camp Randall in 2022
Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz reacts to being sacked in a 34-10 loss to Illinois during their 2022 game at Camp Randall Stadium. It was the final game Paul Chryst coached the Badgers.
Camp Randall in 2021
Former Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez and his wife, Cindy Alvarez, take part in a 2021 ceremony during halftime of the Michigan game to rename the field Barry Alvarez Field.
Camp Randall in 2020
The seats at Camp Randall Stadium sit empty during the second half of a 2020 game between Wisconsin and Indiana. Fans weren't allowed to attend games because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Camp Randall in 2019
Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor breaks off a big gain against Purdue during their 2019 game at Camp Randall. He rushed for 222 yards in his final home game with the Badgers.
Camp Randall in 2018
UW Band director Mike Leckrone encourages fans while directing the band during halftime of a 2018 game at Camp Randall. It was his final season directing the UW Band.
Camp Randall in 2017
Wisconsin's Nick Nelson returns a punt for a touchdown against Michigan during their 2017 game at Camp Randall. The Badgers improved to 11-0 overall with the win, their home finale.
Camp Randall in 2016
Wisconsin hosts Nebraska during their 2016 game at Camp Randall. The Badgers won 23-17.
Camp Randall in 2015
Daron Jones, University of Wisconsin's associate director of events and operations, trudges through the snow-covered west stands before Wisconsin's 2015 game against Northwestern at Camp Randall.
Camp Randall in 2014
Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon points to the student section while running off the field after the Badgers' 59-24 win over Nebraska at Camp Randall in 2014. Gordon ran for 408 yards and four TDs in the game.
Camp Randall in 2013
Wisconsin coach Gary Andersen congratulates his team after a 65-yard touchdown pass against Massachusetts during the 2013 season opener at Camp Randall. It was Andersen's Badgers coaching debut. He departed Madison after the 2014 Big Ten title game loss
Camp Randall in 2012
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer prepares to lead his team onto the field for its 2012 game against the Badgers at Camp Randall. It was Meyer's first season leading the Buckeyes.
Camp Randall in 2011
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson runs off the field after Wisconsin beat Purdue in their 2011 game at Camp Randall. It was Wilson's lone season with the Badgers.
Camp Randall in 2010
Wisconsin's J.J. Watt celebrates the Badgers' 2010 win over Northwestern at Camp Randall.
Camp Randall in 2009
John Clay is greeted by fans following Wisconsin's win over Northern Illinois in the 2009 season opener at Camp Randall.
Camp Randall in 2008
Wisconsin students participate in "Jump Around" during the 2008 game against Akron at Camp Randall.
Camp Randall in 2007
Wisconsin's Travis Beckum hauls in a 10-yard touchdown against Michigan during their 2007 game at Camp Randall. The Badgers defeated the No. 13 Wolverines 37-21.
Camp Randall in 2006
Wisconsin star offensive lineman Joe Thomas gets a tryout with the UW Band after the Badgers' 35-3 win over Buffalo in 2006 at Camp Randall.
Camp Randall in 2005
Wisconsin coach Barry Alvarez walks onto the Camp Randall turf before his last home game as coach, a 20-10 loss to Iowa in November 2005.
Camp Randall in 2004
Barry Alvarez celebrates his 100th victory in the Big Ten as he is cheered by the Wisconsin student section after a 34-6 win over Central Florida at Camp Randall in 2004.
Camp Randall in 2003
Lee Evans beats Ohio State's Chris Gamble on a 79-yard scoring play on a pass from Matt Schabert to give the Badgers a 17-10 victory over the then-No. 3 Buckeyes at Camp Randall in 2003.
Camp Randall in 2002
Sophomore Jim Leonhard hoists the Paul Bunyan Axe after intercepting two passes to help Wisconsin rout Minnesota 49-31 in their 2002 game at Camp Randall. Leonhard later would return to his alma mater as an assistant coach and served as interim coach during the 2022 season.
Camp Randall in 2001
Camp Randall Stadium sits empty Sept. 15, 2001. The Badgers were scheduled to host Western Kentucky that day, but the game was postponed two weeks because of the 9/11 attacks.
Camp Randall in 2000
Purdue quarterback Drew Brees celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against the Badgers during their 2000 game at Camp Randall. Brees threw for 274 yards and two scores and ran for this TD in the Boilermakers' 30-24 overtime win.
Camp Randall in 1999
Ron Dayne rips off his NCAA record-breaking run of 31 yards against Iowa during their 1999 game at Camp Randall. Dayne rushed for 214 yards in the game and finished his Badgers career with 7,125 yards rushing.
Camp Randall in 1998
Workers prepare to put down an elastic level, which will sit under the new artificial turf at Camp Randall during the summer of 1998.
Camp Randall in 1997
Wisconsin tailback Ron Dayne runs past Illinois' Michael Young for a touchdown during their 1997 game at Camp Randall. Dayne gained 207 yards on 28 carries in the win.
Camp Randall in 1996
Wisconsin freshman running back Ran Dayne leaves Minnesota defenders in his wake as he rumbles for a big gain during the Badgers' 45-28 win in their 1996 game at Camp Randall. Dayne finished with 297 yards and three TDs in the game.
Camp Randall in 1995
Barry Alvarez tells a crowd in the W Club Room at Camp Randall in January 1995 that he plans to return as coach of the Badgers. There had been speculation that he would leave Madison to become coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Camp Randall in 1994
Wisconsin's Rod Spiller, left, and Tarek Saleh try to deflect Eastern Michigan quarterback Michael Armour's pass during the Badgers' 1994 season opener at Camp Randall.
Camp Randall in 1993
Police and rescue workers help victims on the field at Camp Randall after Wisconsin beat Michigan 13-10 in 1993.
Camp Randall in 1992
Wisconsin football fans celebrate on the field after the Badgers beat Ohio State 20-16 in their 1992 at Camp Randall.
