What is the capacity of Camp Randall Stadium?

Camp Randall Stadium is the oldest stadium in the Big Ten and fifth-oldest in college football, built on the grounds of a Civil War Union Army training camp. With a capacity of 75,822, it's famous for the "Jump Around" tradition—when 76,000 fans jump to House of Pain, the vibrations register on seismographs.

🏛️History

Origins

Built in 1917 on historic Camp Randall, a Civil War training ground named for Governor Alexander Randall. The first game was a 10-7 homecoming win over Minnesota. The site's military history is commemorated with monuments around the stadium.

Major Renovations

1958Field lowered 10 feet, running track removed; capacity to 63,435

1966Second deck added on west side (77,745 capacity)

2005$109.5M renovation: 72 suites, 337 club seats, wider concourse

2022CR Future: South end zone premium seating and hospitality clubs completed

Notable Moments

Oct 10, 1998"Jump Around" tradition begins—played after 3rd quarter vs Purdue

Nov 12, 2005Record crowd of 83,184 for Wisconsin vs Iowa

Oct 30, 1993Field stormed after first win vs Michigan since 1981

🎟️Visitor Guide

Best Seats

Sections D-F are behind the Wisconsin bench; S-U behind visitors. Student sections J-P are loudest. South end loge boxes, ledge seats, and terrace patios opened in 2022. The Buckingham Club and Ford Varsity Club on east side offer premium hospitality.

Parking Tips

Day-of parking: $5 in Lots 60/76 (shuttle available), $20 in Lots 46/67. State Street Campus Garage ($15-20 walk) doesn't require early exit for night games. Vilas Neighborhood streets near Regent St fill with yard parking—closer = pricier.

Game Day

Badger Bash at Union South starts 2.5 hrs before kickoff—free with band performance and Bucky Badger. Stadium is cashless. Stay for the Fifth Quarter—win or lose, the band plays and fans sing "On Wisconsin!" Don't miss Jump Around after the 3rd quarter—when engineers approved it, the chancellor kept the tradition alive.