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Kohl Center

601 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI 53715
608-262-1440
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Ranked #13 of 44 attractions in Madison
Type: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Description: Home for the University of Wisconsin Basketball and Hockey teams seats 17,142 for basketball games and between 15,000 and 17,000 for live concerts.
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Madison,Wi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

having seen basketball at many of the newer shrines to wealth, it is nice to see a place that is built for fans, full of energy, and fun to visit. It is the perfect size and should be drawing NCAA regional games more than many other comparable places. Have sat all over the house and good seats and good fans... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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19 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

We've been to several UW hockey games here and it has always been a lot of fun. Seating is easy to find, bathrooms are plentiful and the concessions aren't too ridiculously priced. The only downside would have to be parking - anything close can be expensive and street parking is virtually non-existent. Make sure you have a plan for parking... More

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Milwaukee, WI
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Home to the Badger's hockey and basketball team, this place is nice and clean, fairly easy to find, and has some nice displays, too. I haven't been here for a basketball game, but I have been here for plenty of hockey games. The tickets are always a good value for the kinds of seats you can get. From my 10+... More

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New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Great venue for basketball students and locals show their support of the Badgers. Fun atmosphere. Modern comfortable area with good technology ad seating.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Been here for state wrestling and state basketball tournaments. Easy entrance, wide hallways, plenty of bathrooms, plenty of vending centers with different options, nice jumbo screen, speaker system good and good view of the floor/court.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Whether you're a hockey fan or basketball fan, there's always something going on at the Kohl Center. It's a wonderful venue with lots of concession stands and a gift shop. It looks amazing from the outside to the inside. In the summer, students often lie out in the sun in front of the Kohl Center.

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Middleton, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Seats are very comfortable, customer service staff works to make sure you sit where you want. but the CSC staff are always rude. lots of choice for food

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Honey Creek, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

great venue for basketball, hockey and an occansional concert. could improve on the parking but any place in Mad-town has the same beef. come early park in a garage go to state street before the games an no worries. still trying to figure out why they haven't painted the concrete blocks on the back walls. I was in the place... More

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CA Central Coast
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

We had a great time at the UW hockey game! The Kohl Center is very well run from the ushers to the food concessions and Bucky's locker gift shop. Thanks to modern technology and email, our kids even got to see a picture of themselves watching the game on the big screen in the center of the stadium above them!

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King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

I'm pretty sure this is the biggest place that college hockey is played and while it lacks a homey atmosphere that most other WCHA spots likely has, the site-lines are good and there weren't long lines for the restrooms or food concessions. Will give my standard grip about NCAA disallowing alcohol. Would have been nice to have a beer at... More

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