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What makes a good sports town?

Here’s what makes Madison a great sports city.

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If tailgating was a sport, we’d be world champs.

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Let’s break down a few things that make Madison the No. 1 sports city in our eyes.

🍻 We’ll drink to that

One thing about Madisonians: If there’s an organized sporting event — we’ll be tailgating.

  • Badger Bash | A stone’s throw away from Camp Randall, this family-friendly tailgate has been offering free game day activities for 50+ years.
  • Red Zone | With 35 flat-screen TVs, this is the place to watch every Wisconsin sports event you can imagine.
  • Regent Street Tailgate | Bars aren’t the only places to pregame, Rocky Rococo hosts one of the largest tailgates on football Saturdays.
  • Pooley’s | When you’re looking to watch a big game, this is a sports fan’s haven.

🏙️ What’s in a name?

With Badger gear aplenty + numerous businesses using our mascot’s namesake, it’s safe to say our pride runs deep and reflects all over town. We’re thinking about:

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