Badgers Football: Preparing for a Smooth Experience at Camp Randall

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As the 18th-ranked University of Wisconsin football team takes on the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Camp Randall Stadium, fans are preparing for a night of live action. With the pandemic keeping them away in 2020, UW officials are hoping for a smoother experience after last weekend's opener saw long concessions lines and a lack of mask wearing on concourses. Fans attending their first game of the season can expect some changes, including digital tickets and a self-serve scanner at the gate.

Key Takeaways:

  • The University of Wisconsin has transitioned to digital tickets, which can be printed at home or presented on a smartphone at the gate.
  • Fans are required to use a self-serve scanner at the gate for entry, where they can place their phone under the scanner with the screen side facing up and wait for the green light.
  • The Badgers have shared a video on social media with tips for using digital tickets, including turning phone brightness to maximum setting before scanning.
  • Concessions lines were long, and mask-wearing was scarce on concourses during the first home game.
  • Fans are advised to arrive early to account for any potential issues with the digital ticket system.
  • UW officials are working to ensure a smoother experience for fans after the challenges of the first home game.
  • The game against Eastern Michigan is being broadcast on Fox Sports 1, with kickoff scheduled for 6 p.m.

Statistics:

  • The University of Wisconsin football team is currently ranked 18th in the country.
  • The Badgers will face the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday night.
  • The game will be broadcast on Fox Sports 1, with kickoff at 6 p.m.
  • Fans in the Madison area can listen to the game on 101.5 FM or 1310 AM with Matt Lepay and Mike Lucas on the call.

Sources:

  • Wisconsin State Journal
  • Twitter (University of Wisconsin football)
  • Fox Sports 1