Sports in Wisconsin
Wisconsin sports includes numerous professional and amateur sporting teams, events, and venues located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin.
Professional teams[]
Wisconsin is represented by major league teams in the three most popular spectator sports in the United States: American football, baseball, and basketball. The Green Bay Packers have been part of the National Football League since the league's second season in 1921 and currently hold the record for the most NFL titles, earning the city of Green Bay the nickname "Titletown".
Team Name | City | Sport | League | Champs |
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Wisconsin Glo | Oshkosh | Women's Basketball | Global Women's Basketball League | 1 |
Beloit Sky Carp | Beloit | Baseball | High-A Central | 1 |
Forward Madison FC | Madison | Soccer | USL League One | 0 |
Green Bay Blizzard | Green Bay | Indoor football | Indoor Football League | 0 |
Green Bay Packers | Green Bay | Football | National Football League | 13 |
Madison Radicals | Madison | Ultimate | American Ultimate Disc League | 1 |
Milwaukee Admirals | Milwaukee | Ice hockey | American Hockey League | 2 |
Milwaukee Bombers | Milwaukee | Australian rules football | United States Australian Football League/Mid American Australian Football League | 2 |
Milwaukee Brewers | Milwaukee | Baseball | Major League Baseball | 0 |
Milwaukee Bucks | Milwaukee | Basketball | National Basketball Association | 2 |
Milwaukee Milkmen | Franklin | Baseball | American Association of Professional Baseball | 1 |
Milwaukee Wave | Milwaukee | Indoor Soccer | Major Arena Soccer League | 5 |
Wisconsin Dragons | Milwaukee | Football | Women's Football Alliance | 0 |
Wisconsin Herd | Oshkosh | Basketball | NBA G League | 0 |
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers | Appleton | Baseball | High-A Central | 7 |
Former professional teams[]
Club | City | Sport | League | Championships | History |
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Milwaukee Braves | Milwaukee | Baseball | Major League Baseball | 1957 | Moved to Atlanta and are now the Atlanta Braves |
Milwaukee Brewers | Milwaukee | Baseball | Western League (now Major League Baseball) |
Moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and became the St. Louis Browns; moved to Baltimore and are now the Baltimore Orioles | |
Milwaukee Grays | Milwaukee | Baseball | National League (now part of Major League Baseball) | Defunct | |
Milwaukee Hawks | Milwaukee | Basketball | National Basketball Association | Moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and became the St. Louis Hawks; moved to Atlanta and are now the Atlanta Hawks | |
Madison Hatters | Madison | Baseball | Midwest League | Moved to Midland, Michigan, and are now the Great Lakes Loons | |
Madison Muskies | Madison | Baseball | Midwest League | Moved to Comstock Park, Michigan, and are now the West Michigan Whitecaps | |
Wausau Mets/Timbers | Wausau | Baseball | Midwest League | 1981 | Moved to Geneva, Illinois, and are now the Kane County Cougars |
Wisconsin Rapids Senators/Twins | Wisconsin Rapids/ Kenosha |
Baseball | Midwest League | 1973 1985 1987 | Moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana, and are now the Fort Wayne TinCaps |
Duluth–Superior Dukes | Superior-Duluth | Baseball | Northern League | 1997 | Split time with Duluth, Minnesota; moved to Kansas City, Kansas, and are now the Kansas City T-Bones |
Madison Black Wolf | Madison | Baseball | Northern League | Moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, and are now the Lincoln Saltdogs | |
Kenosha Mammoths | Kenosha | Baseball | Frontier League | Moved to Ozark, Missouri, and became the Springfield-Ozark Ducks; moved to the Ohio Valley, shared time between Lorain, Ohio, Marietta, Ohio, and Lafayette, Indiana, and become the Ohio Valley Redcoats; team suspended operations | |
Milwaukee Brewers | Milwaukee | Baseball | American Association | 1913, 1914, 1936, 1944, 1947, 1951, 1952 | Moved to Toledo, Ohio, and became the Toledo Mud Hens; moved to Wichita, Kansas, and became the Wichita Braves; moved to Fort Worth, Texas, and became the Fort Worth Cats; moved to Dallas, Texas, and were the Dallas Rangers for the rest of the team's existence |
Madison Kodiaks | Madison | Ice hockey | United Hockey League | Moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan, and are now the Kalamazoo Wings | |
Milwaukee Wave United | Milwaukee | Soccer | USL First Division | Defunct | |
Beloit Fairies[1] | Beloit | Football | National Football League | Defunct | |
Kenosha Maroons | Kenosha | Football | National Football League | Defunct | |
Milwaukee Badgers | Milwaukee | Football | National Football League | Defunct | |
Racine Legion/Tornadoes | Racine | Football | National Football League | Defunct | |
Milwaukee Chiefs | Milwaukee | Football | American Football League | Defunct | |
Sheboygan Redskins | Sheboygan | Basketball | National Basketball Association/ National Basketball League/ National Professional Basketball League |
1943, 1951 | Defunct |
Milwaukee Mustangs (1994–2001) | Milwaukee | Arena football | Arena Football League | Defunct | |
Milwaukee Mustangs (2009–12) | Milwaukee | Arena football | Arena Football League | Defunct | |
La Crosse Night Train/ Wisconsin Locomotives |
La Crosse | Indoor football | National Indoor Football League/ American Professional Football League |
Defunct | |
La Crosse Spartans | La Crosse | Indoor football | Indoor Football League | Defunct | |
Kenosha Comets | Kenosha | Baseball | All-American Girls Professional Baseball League | Defunct | |
Racine Belles | Racine | Baseball | All-American Girls Professional Baseball League | 1943, 1946 | Moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, and became the Battle Creek Belles; moved to Muskegon, Michigan, and were the Muskegon Belles for the rest of the team's existence |
Milwaukee Chicks | Milwaukee | Baseball | All-American Girls Professional Baseball League | 1944 | Moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, and were the Grand Rapids Chicks for the rest of the team's existence |
Milwaukee Bears | Milwaukee | Baseball | Negro National League | Defunct | |
Milwaukee Brewers | Milwaukee | Baseball | Union Association | Defunct | |
Milwaukee Brewers | Milwaukee | Baseball | American Association | ||
Oshkosh All-Stars | Oshkosh | Basketball | National Basketball League | 1941, 1942 | Defunct |
Green Bay Bombers | Green Bay | Football | Professional Indoor Football League/ Indoor Football League |
1999 | Defunct |
Madison Mad Dogs | Madison | Football | Professional Indoor Football League/ Indoor Football League |
Defunct | |
La Crosse River Rats | La Crosse | Football | Indoor Football League | Defunct | |
La Crosse Catbirds | La Crosse | Basketball | Continental Basketball Association | 1990, 1992 | Moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and were the Pittsburgh Hardhats for the rest of the team's existence |
La Crosse Bobcats | La Crosse | Basketball | Continental Basketball Association | Defunct | |
Wisconsin Flyers | Oshkosh | Basketball | Continental Basketball Association | Moved to Rochester, Minnesota, and became the Rochester Flyers; moved to Omaha, Nebraska, and became the Omaha Racers for the rest of the team's existence | |
Eau Claire Cardinals/ Bears/Braves |
Eau Claire | Baseball | Northern League | 1910, 1949, 1951, 1962 | Defunct |
Superior Blues | Superior | Baseball | Northern League | 1911, 1933, 1938, 1952 | Defunct |
Wausau Lumberjacks | Wausau | Baseball | Northern League | 1941 | Defunct |
Duluth–Superior Dukes | Superior-Duluth | Baseball | Northern League | 1969, 1970 | Split time with Duluth, Minnesota; defunct |
Superior-Duluth White Sox | Superior-Duluth | Baseball | Northern League | 1956 | Split time with Duluth, Minnesota; defunct |
Sultans | Green Bay | Baseball | Prairie League | Defunct | |
Green Bay Blue Jays/ Dodgers |
Green Bay | Baseball | Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League | Defunct | |
Madison Blues | Madison | Baseball | Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League | Defunct | |
Sheboygan Indians | Sheboygan | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | 1941, 1942 | Defunct |
Appleton Papermakers | Appleton | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
Beloit Collegians | Beloit | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
Eau Claire/Chippewa Falls Orphans | Eau Claire/Chippewa Falls | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
Eau Claire Tigers | Eau Claire | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
Fond du Lac Panthers | Fond du Lac | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
Fond du Lac Webfoots | Fond du Lac | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
Green Bay Blue Jays/Blue Sox | Green Bay | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | 1953 | |
Green Bay Colts | Green Bay | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
Green Bay Orphans | Green Bay | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
Janesville Bears | Janesville | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct[2] | |
Janesville Cubs | Janesville | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct[3] | |
La Crosse Blackhawks | La Crosse | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | 1940 | Defunct |
La Crosse Pinks | La Crosse | Baseball | Wisconsin State League/Wisconsin–Illinois League | Defunct | |
La Crosse Badgers | La Crosse | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
Oshkosh Giants | Oshkosh | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | 1950 | Defunct |
Wisconsin Rapids White Sox | Wisconsin Rapids | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
Madison Senators | Madison | Baseball | Wisconsin State League/ Wisconsin–Illinois League |
Defunct | |
Oshkosh Indians | Oshkosh | Baseball | Wisconsin State League/ Wisconsin–Illinois League |
Defunct | |
Wausau Lumberjacks | Wausau | Baseball | Wisconsin State League/ Wisconsin–Illinois League |
Defunct | |
Fond du Lac Cubs/Giants/ Mudhens/Molls |
Fond du Lac | Baseball | Wisconsin–Illinois League | Defunct | |
Green Bay Bays | Green Bay | Baseball | Wisconsin–Illinois League | Defunct | |
Green Bay Tigers | Green Bay | Baseball | Wisconsin–Illinois League | ||
Marinette-Menominee Twins | Marinette-Menominee | Baseball | Wisconsin–Illinois League | Split time with Menominee, Michigan; defunct | |
Milwaukee Creams | Milwaukee | Baseball | Wisconsin–Illinois League | ||
Malted Milks/ Belles |
Racine | Baseball | Wisconsin–Illinois League | Defunct | |
Kenosha Northern Ice | Kenosha | Football | Women's Professional Football League | Defunct | |
Kenosha Riveters | Kenosha | Football | Women's Professional Football League | 2003 | Defunct |
Madison Monsters | Madison | Ice hockey | United Hockey League/ Colonial Hockey League |
Moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, and were the Knoxville Speed for the rest of the team's existence | |
Wisconsin Blast | Appleton | Basketball | International Basketball League | Defunct | |
Milwaukee Does | Milwaukee | Basketball | Women's Professional Basketball League | Defunct | |
Milwaukee Clarks | Milwaukee | Ice hockey | Eastern Hockey League/ International Hockey League |
Defunct | |
Milwaukee Chiefs | Milwaukee | Ice hockey | International Hockey League | Defunct | |
Milwaukee Falcons | Milwaukee | Ice hockey | International Hockey League | Defunct | |
Milwaukee Sea Gulls | Milwaukee | Ice hockey | United States Hockey League | Defunct | |
Milwaukee Wings | Milwaukee | Ice hockey | Continental Hockey League | Defunct | |
Madison Blues | Madison | Ice hockey | Continental Hockey League | Defunct | |
Kenosha Flyers/Chargers | Kenosha | Ice hockey | Continental Hockey League | Defunct | |
Janesville Jets | Janesville | Ice hockey | Continental Hockey League | Defunct[4] | |
Green Bay Ice | Green Bay | Ice hockey | American Hockey Association | Defunct | |
Milwaukee Rampage | Milwaukee | Soccer | USL First Division | 1997, 2002 | Defunct |
Milwaukee Wave United | Milwaukee | Soccer | A-League | Defunct | |
Wisconsin Rebels | Menasha | Soccer | Premier Development League | Defunct | |
Milwaukee Copper Hearth | Milwaukee | Softball | Professional Slow Pitch Softball League | Defunct | |
Milwaukee Schlitz | Milwaukee | Softball | Professional Slow Pitch Softball League | 1979, 1980, 1982 | Defunct |
Milwaukee Blue Waves | Milwaukee | Inline Hockey | Roller Hockey International | ||
Milwaukee Bonecrushers | Milwaukee | Football | Continental Indoor Football League | Moved to Villa Park, Illinois, as the Chicago Cardinals | |
Wisconsin Wolfpack | Madison | Football | Continental Indoor Football League | ||
Wisconsin Woflpack | Waukesha | Football | Mid Continental Football League | ||
Wisconsin Warriors | Kenosha | Football | Independent Women's Football League | ||
Wisconsin Wolves | Madison | Football | Independent Women's Football League |
College sports[]
National Collegiate Athletic Association[]
Wisconsin is also rich in college sports. Below are Wisconsin's teams participating in the NCAA:
School | Nickname | Division | Conference | Championships |
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University of Wisconsin–Madison | Badgers | I | Big Ten Conference/Western Collegiate Hockey Association/Independent | Men's Basketball–1941 Boxing–1939, 1942, 1943, 1947, 1948, 1952, 1954, 1956 Individual champions include... Boxing—Bobby Fadner, 1936; Gene Rankin, 1939, 1941, 1942; Omar Crocker, 1939; Woody Swancutt, 1939, 1940; Truman Torgeson, 1939; Nick Lee, 1940; Warren Jollymore, 1942; Cliff Lutz, 1942, 1943, 1947; George Makris, 1942, 1943; Don Miller, 1943; Myron Miller, 1943; Verdayne John, 1943; John Lendenski, 1947; Steve Gremban, 1948; Don Dickinson, 1948; Calvin Vernon, 1948; Vito Parisi, 1948; Bob Rank, 1951, 1952; Bob Morgan, 1952; Pat Streenan, 1953; Ray Zale, 1953; Bob Meath, 1954, Dean Plemmons, 1956; Dick Bartman, 1956; Vince Ferguson, 1956; Orville Pitts, 1956; Truman Sturdevant, 1956; Charles Mohr, 1959; Brown McGhee, 1960; Jerry Turner, 1960 Individual team event champions include... Badminton—French & Allison, 1981, 1982 |
Marquette University | Golden Eagles | I | Big East Conference | Men's Basketball–1970, 1977 Women's Basketball–2008 |
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee | Panthers | I | Horizon League | |
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay | Phoenix | I | Horizon League/Independent | |
University of Wisconsin–Parkside | Rangers | II | Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Independent |
75 (years and sports unknown) |
Maranatha Baptist Bible College | Crusaders | II/III | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference/Northern Wrestling Association | |
Alverno College | Inferno | III | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | |
Beloit College | Buccaneers | III | Midwest Conference | |
Carroll University | Pioneers | III | Midwest Conference | |
Carthage College | Red Men/Lady Reds | III | College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin/Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League/Independent | |
Concordia University Wisconsin | Falcons | III | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | |
Edgewood College | Eagles | III | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | |
Lakeland College | Muskies | III | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference/Northern Wrestling Association | |
Lawrence University | Vikings | III | Midwest Conference | |
Marian University | Sabers | III | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference/Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association | |
Milwaukee School of Engineering | Raiders | III | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference | |
Mount Mary College | Blue Angels | III | Independent | |
Northland College | Lumberjacks/Lumberjills | III | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference/Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association/Independent | |
Ripon College | Red Hawks | III | Midwest Conference | |
St. Norbert College | Green Knights | III | Midwest Conference/Northern Collegiate Hockey Association | Men's Ice Hockey–1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2011 |
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire | Blugolds | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Northern Collegiate Hockey Association/Independent | Men's Golf–2001 Men's Ice Hockey–1984, 2013 |
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse | Eagles (formerly the Indians) | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | Men's Bowling–1967, 1968, 1969 Men's Cross Country–1996, 2001, 2005 |
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh | Titans | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Independent | Baseball–1985, 1994
Men's Cross Country–1988, 1989, 1990, 2002 |
University of Wisconsin–Platteville | Pioneers | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Independent | Men's Basketball–1991, 1995, 1998, 1999[7] |
University of Wisconsin–River Falls | Falcons | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Northern Collegiate Hockey Association | Men's Ice Hockey–1983, 1988, 1994 Women's Outdoor Track & Field–2008[7] |
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point | Pointers | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Northern Collegiate Hockey Association | Men's Basketball–2004, 2005, 2010, 2015 Men's Ice Hockey–1989, 1990, 1991, 1993 |
University of Wisconsin–Stout | Blue Devils | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Northern Collegiate Hockey Association | Men's Gymnastics–1984[7] |
University of Wisconsin–Superior | Yellowjackets | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Northern Collegiate Hockey Association/Independent | Men's Ice Hockey–1976, 2002[7] |
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater | Warhawks | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Independent | Baseball–2005, 2014 Men's Basketball–1984, 1989, 2012, 2014 |
Wisconsin Lutheran College | Warriors | III | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference |
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics[]
School | Nickname | Conference | Championships |
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Cardinal Stritch University | Wolves | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | |
Holy Family College | Lakers | Independent | |
Viterbo University | V-Hawks | North Star Athletic Association |
National Christian College Athletic Association[]
School | Nickname | Division | Championships |
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Northland International University | Pioneers | II | Men's Soccer–1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2004 |
Wisconsin Collegiate Conference[]
School | Nickname |
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University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County | Fighting Spirits |
University of Wisconsin-Barron County | Chargers |
University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac | Falcons |
University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley | Cyclones |
University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc | Blue Devils |
University of Wisconsin-Marathon County | Huskies |
University of Wisconsin-Marinette | Buccaneers |
University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County | Marauders |
University of Wisconsin-Richland | Roadrunners |
University of Wisconsin-Rock County | Rattlers |
University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan | Wombats |
University of Wisconsin-Washington County | Wildcats |
University of Wisconsin-Waukesha | Cougars |
Italics – also a member of the Wisconsin Junior College Athletic Association
Wisconsin Junior College Athletic Association[]
School | Nickname | Championships |
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Madison Area Technical College | Wolfpack | 1974 (Baseball), 1974 (Golf), 1975 (Golf), 1977 (Baseball), 1978 (Women's Basketball), 1978 (Golf), 1979 (Baseball), 1979 (Women's Basketball), 1980 (Women's Volleyball), 1982 (Baseball), 1982 (Golf), 1983 (Men's Basketball), 1983 (Baseball), 1984 (Men's Basketball), 1985 (Baseball), 1985 (Women's Basketball), 1986 (Men's Basketball), 1986 (Baseball), 1986 (Women's Basketball), 1987 (Women's Basketball), 1988 (Baseball), 1988 (Women's Basketball), 1988 (Golf), 1989 (Men's Basketball), 1990 (Women's Basketball), 1990 (Women's Volleyball), 1991 (Women's Basketball), 1992 (Baseball), 1992 (Golf), 1993 (Baseball), 1994 (Baseball), 1994 (Golf), 1995 (Baseball), 1995 (Golf), 1995 (Women's Volleyball), 1996 (Women's Basketball), 1996 (Baseball), 1996 (Golf), 1996 (Women's Volleyball), 1997 (Women's Basketball), 1997 (Baseball), 1997 (Golf), 1998 (Men's Basketball), 1998 (Women's Basketball), 1998 (Golf), 1998 (Soccer), 1999 (Baseball), 1999 (Women's Basketball), 1999 (Men's Basketball), 1999 (Soccer), 2000 (Baseball), 2000 (Soccer), 2001 (Baseball), 2002 (Baseball), 2002 (Golf), 2002 (Soccer), 2003 (Baseball), 2003 (Golf), 2003 (Soccer), 2004 (Women's Basketball), 2004 (Baseball), 2004 (Women's Basketball), 2004 (Golf), 2005 (Baseball), 2005 (Golf), 2006 (Men's Basketball), 2006 (Baseball), 2006 (Golf), 2006 (Soccer), 2006 (Women's Volleyball), 2007 (Baseball) 2007 (Golf) |
University of Wisconsin–Rock County | Rattlers | 1987 (Women's Volleyball) |
University of Wisconsin–Waukesha | Cougars |
Italics – also a member of the Wisconsin Technical College Conference
Wisconsin Technical College Conference[]
School | Nickname | Championships |
---|---|---|
Fox Valley Technical College | Fighting Foxes | |
Madison Area Technical College | Wolfpack | |
Milwaukee Area Technical College | Stormers | |
Western Technical College | Cavaliers |
Notable semi-professional and amateur leagues[]
Club | Sport | League | Championships |
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Eau Claire Express | Baseball | Northwoods League | 2010 |
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders | Baseball | Northwoods League | 2018 |
Lakeshore Chinooks | Baseball | Northwoods League | 2014 |
Green Bay Booyah | Baseball | Northwoods League | |
Kenosha Kingfish | Baseball | Northwoods League | 2015 |
La Crosse Loggers | Baseball | Northwoods League | |
Madison Mallards | Baseball | Northwoods League | 2004, 2013 |
Wisconsin Woodchucks | Baseball | Northwoods League | 2001, 2003 |
Wisconsin Rapids Rafters | Baseball | Northwoods League | 2016 |
Racine Raiders | Football | North American Football League | 1954, 1956, 1964, 1965, 1981, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2006 |
Green Bay Gamblers | Ice hockey | United States Hockey League | 1963, 1973, 1996, 1997, 2000 |
Madison Capitols | Ice hockey | United States Hockey League | |
Janesville Jets | Ice hockey | North American Hockey League | |
Central Wisconsin Saints | Ice hockey | Great Lakes Hockey League | |
Eagle River Falcons | Ice hockey | Great Lakes Junior Hockey League | |
Fond du Lac Bears | Ice hockey | Great Lakes Hockey League | |
Fox Cities Ice Dogs | Ice hockey | Great Lakes Hockey League | |
Green Bay Deacons | Ice hockey | Great Lakes Hockey League | 2009 |
Madison Blues | Ice hockey | Great Lakes Hockey League | |
Mosinee Papermakers | Ice hockey | Great Lakes Hockey League | |
West Bend Bombers | Ice hockey | Great Lakes Hockey League | |
Eau Claire Aris FC | Soccer | National Premier Soccer League | |
Green Bay Voyageurs FC | Soccer | USL League Two | |
Milwaukee Bavarians | Soccer | National Premier Soccer League | 2 |
Madison 56ers | Soccer | National Premier Soccer League |
Motor racing venues[]
Two world championships are held in Wisconsin. The World Championship Snowmobile Derby is held at Eagle River, Wisconsin. The world championship off-road racing event is held at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway.
The Milwaukee Mile, an oval track opened in 1903, is the second oldest operating motorsports venue in the world, having hosted the IndyCar Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series. Road America, a road course opened in 1955, currently hosts the IndyCar Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and SCCA Pirelli World Challenge.
Track | Location |
---|---|
Milwaukee Mile | West Allis |
Madison International Speedway | Oregon |
Dells Raceway Park | Wisconsin Dells |
Road America | Elkhart Lake |
Wisconsin International Raceway | Kaukauna |
Crandon International Off-Road Raceway | Crandon |
Great Lakes Dragaway | Union Grove |
Slinger Super Speedway | Slinger |
Angell Park Speedway | Sun Prairie |
Cedar Lake Speedway | New Richmond |
La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway | West Salem |
State Park Speedway | Wausau |
Golden Sands Speedway | Wisconsin Rapids |
Shawano Speedway | Shawano |
Oshkosh Speedzone Raceway | Oshkosh |
Gravity Park USA | Chilton |
Central Wisconsin Raceway | Unity |
Langlade County Speedway | Antigo |
ABC Raceway | Ashland |
Beaver Dam Raceway | Beaver Dam |
Dodge County Fairgrounds | Beaver Dam |
Eagle River Speedway | Eagle River |
Rock Falls Raceway | Eau Claire |
Mississippi Thunder Speedway | Fountain City |
Jefferson Speedway | Cambridge |
Luxemburg Tri-Star Speedway | Luxemburg |
Manitowoc County Expo Speedway | Manitowoc |
Marshfield Motor Speedway | Marshfield |
Red Cedar Speedway | Menomonie |
Plymouth Dirt Track | Plymouth |
Rice Lake Speedway | Rice Lake |
Seymour Speedway | Seymour |
Thunderhill Speedway | Sturgeon Bay |
Superior Speedway | Superior |
TNT Speedway | Three Lakes |
Excalibur Speedway | Tomah |
Tomahawk Speedway | Tomahawk |
Wilmot Raceway | Wilmot |
Badger Raceway | Dousman |
Eau Claire Raceway | Eau Claire |
Flying Pines Kart Raceway | Balsam Lake |
GSR Kartway | Clintonville |
Highway 13 Raceway | South Range |
Hi-Go Raceway | Cecil |
Meadowview Kartway | Hilbert |
Sugar River Raceway | Brodhead |
Thunderhill Speedway | Downsville |
USA International Raceway | Shawano |
Coulee Go-Kart Raceway | West Salem |
141 Speedway | Maribel |
Eagle Valley Speedway | Jim Falls |
Grant County Speedway | Lancaster |
Kopellah Speedway | St. Croix Falls |
Lafayette County Speedway | Darlington |
Chilton Speedway | Chilton |
Former venues[]
Track | Location |
---|---|
Lake Geneva Raceway | Lake Geneva |
Janesville Airport | Janesville |
Griffith Park [1] | Wisconsin Rapids |
Cedarburg Fireman's Park | Cedarburg |
Columbus 151 Speedway | Columbus |
Hales Corners Speedway | Franklin |
Ideal Race Track | Pleasant Prairie |
Elkhart Lake Street Course | Elkhart Lake |
Lynndale Farms Road Racing Course | Pewaukee |
Central Wisconsin Speedway | Colby |
Notable golf clubs and courses[]
Course | Location |
---|---|
Whistling Straits | Haven |
Brown Deer Park Golf Course | Milwaukee |
Erin Hills | Erin |
Blue Mound Golf & Country Club | Wauwatosa |
Geneva National Golf Club | Lake Geneva |
Blackwolf Run | Kohler |
Janesville Country Club | Janesville |
Big Fish Golf Club | Hayward |
Eagle Springs Golf Resort | Eagle |
Green Bay Country Club | Bellevue |
Milwaukee Country Club | River Hills |
University Ridge Golf Course | Verona |
See also[]
- Sports in Milwaukee
- Wisconsin Athletic Walk of Fame
References[]
- ^ "Beloit Fairies Handed Green Bay Packers First Loss in 1919". Treasured Lives. December 27, 2015.
- ^ "Janesville Bears". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "Janesville Cubs". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "Janesville Jets". hockeyDB.com. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
- ^ "- Wisconsin Involvement Network (WIN)".
- ^ History - Wisconsin Badger National Championships. University of Wisconsin Athletics.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference - National Championship Teams". www.wiacsports.com.
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