Only once before has the Border Battle schedule featuring University of Wisconsin hockey against Minnesota looked the way it will in the upcoming season.
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Badgers forward Tyson Dyck, left, tries to work the puck free from Minnesota forwards Aaron Huglen (7) and John Mittelstadt during a Nov. 8, 2024, game at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin men's hockey 2025-26 schedule
As of Aug. 22, 2025
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 3 | at Lindenwood | 7 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 4 | at Lindenwood | 7 p.m. |
| Thursday, Oct. 9 | USA Hockey NTDP (exhibition) | TBA |
| Thursday, Oct. 16 | Minnesota State | TBA |
| Friday, Oct. 17 | Minnesota State | TBA |
| Friday, Oct. 24 | Alaska | TBA |
| Saturday, Oct. 25 | Alaska | TBA |
| Thursday, Oct. 30 | Minnesota | TBA |
| Saturday, Nov. 1 | Minnesota | TBA |
| Friday, Nov. 7 | at Michigan | TBA |
| Saturday, Nov. 8 | at Michigan | TBA |
| Friday, Nov. 14 | Ohio State | TBA |
| Saturday, Nov. 15 | Ohio State | TBA |
| Friday, Nov. 21 | at Michigan State | TBA |
| Saturday, Nov. 22 | at Michigan State | TBA |
| Friday, Dec. 5 | at Notre Dame | TBA |
| Saturday, Dec. 6 | at Notre Dame | TBA |
| Sunday, Dec. 28 | Holiday Face-Off, Milwaukee (opponent TBA) | TBA |
| Monday, Dec. 29 | Holiday Face-Off, Milwaukee (opponent TBA) | TBA |
| Friday, Jan. 9 | Alaska Anchorage | TBA |
| Saturday, Jan. 10 | Alaska Anchorage | TBA |
| Thursday, Jan. 15 | Michigan State | TBA |
| Friday, Jan. 16 | Michigan State | TBA |
| Friday, Jan. 23 | Penn State | TBA |
| Saturday, Jan. 24 | Penn State | TBA |
| Friday, Jan. 30 | at Minnesota | TBA |
| Saturday, Jan. 31 | at Minnesota | TBA |
| Friday, Feb. 6 | Notre Dame | TBA |
| Saturday, Feb. 7 | Notre Dame | TBA |
| Friday, Feb. 13 | at Ohio State | TBA |
| Saturday, Feb. 14 | at Ohio State | TBA |
| Friday, Feb. 20 | Michigan | TBA |
| Saturday, Feb. 21 | Michigan | TBA |
| Thursday, March 5 | at Penn State | TBA |
| Friday, March 6 | at Penn State | TBA |
| Wednesday, March 11 | Big Ten quarterfinals | TBA |
| Saturday, March 14 | Big Ten semifinals | TBA |
| Saturday, March 21 | Big Ten championship | TBA |
| Thursday, March 26 or Friday, March 27 | NCAA regional semifinals | TBA |
| Saturday, March 28 or Sunday, March 29 | NCAA regional championship | TBA |
| Thursday, April 9 | NCAA Frozen Four semifinals at Las Vegas | TBA |
| Saturday, April 11 | NCAA Frozen Four championship at Las Vegas | TBA |
Photos: Jake McCabe's career with the Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin's Jake McCabe clears the puck in front of Wisconsin goalie Landon Peterson and Northern Michigan's Stephan Vigier during a 2011 game in Madison.
Wisconsin's Jake McCabe loses his stick in a collision with Northern Michigan's Jake Baker during a 2011 game in Madison.
Wisconsin goalie Landon Peterson tries to control the puck as Northern Michigan's Dylan Walchuck battles Wisconsin defenseman Jake McCabe for position during a 2011 game in Madison.
Wisconsin's Jake McCabe, Justin Schultz and Mark Zengerle celebrate Schultz's goal against Minnesota-Duluth during a 2011 game at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin's Jake McCabe's shot is blocked by Minnesota's goaltender Adam Wilcox during a 2013 game in Minneapolis.
North Dakota defenseman Paul LaDue battles against Wisconsin defenseman Jake McCabe during their 2014 NCAA Tournament regional semifinal in Cincinnati.
Michigan's Derek DeBlois and Wisconsin's Jake McCabe compete for the puck during a 2014 game at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin defenseman Jake McCabe becomes entangled with Denver left wing Gabe Levin as they pursue the puck behind the net during their 2012 game in Denver.
Denver center Nick Shore uses his stick to clear the puck after landing on Wisconsin defenseman Jake McCabe during their 2012 game in Denver.
