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".
Former professional teams
| City | Club | Sport | League | Championships | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | Braves | Baseball | Major League Baseball | 1957 | Moved to Atlanta, Georgia and are now the Atlanta Braves |
| Milwaukee | Brewers | Baseball | Western League (now Major League Baseball) |
Moved to St. Louis, Missouri and became the St. Louis Browns; moved to Baltimore, Maryland and are now the Baltimore Orioles | |
| Milwaukee | Grays | Baseball | National League (now part of Major League Baseball) | Defunct | |
| Milwaukee | Hawks | Basketball | National Basketball Association | Moved to St. Louis, Missouri and became the St. Louis Hawks; moved to Atlanta, Georgia and are now the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Madison | Hatters | Baseball | Midwest League | Moved to Midland, Michigan and are now the Great Lakes Loons | |
| Madison | Muskies | Baseball | Midwest League | Moved to Comstock Park, Michigan and are now the West Michigan Whitecaps | |
| Wausau | Mets/Timbers | Baseball | Midwest League | 1981 | Moved to Geneva, Illinois and are now the Kane County Cougars |
| Wisconsin Rapids/ Kenosha |
Senators/ Twins |
Baseball | Midwest League | 1973 1985 1987 | Moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana and are now the Fort Wayne TinCaps |
| Superior-Duluth | Dukes | 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 | Baseball | Northern League | Moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and are now the Lincoln Saltdogs | |
| Kenosha | Mammoths | 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 and is looking for a new location | |
| Milwaukee | Brewers | 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 | Ice hockey | United Hockey League | Moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan and are now the Kalamazoo Wings | |
| Milwaukee | Wave United | Soccer | USL First Division | Defunct | |
| Milwaukee | Badgers | Football | National Football League | Defunct | |
| Racine | Tornadoes | Football | National Football League | Defunct | |
| Kenosha | Maroons | Football | National Football League | Defunct | |
| Beloit | Fairbanks Fairies | Football | National Football League | Defunct | |
| Milwaukee | Chiefs | Football | American Football League | Defunct | |
| Sheboygan | Redskins | Basketball | National Basketball Association/ National Basketball League/ National Professional Basketball League |
1943 1951 | Defunct |
| Milwaukee | Mustangs | Football | Arena Football League | Defunct | |
| La Crosse | Night Train/ Wisconsin Locomotives |
Indoor Football | National Indoor Football League/ American Professional Football League |
Defunct | |
| La Crosse | Spartans | Indoor football | Indoor Football League | Defunct | |
| Kenosha | Comets | Baseball | All-American Girls Professional Baseball League | Defunct | |
| Racine | Belles | 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 | 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 | Baseball | Negro National League | Defunct | |
| Milwaukee | Brewers | Baseball | Union Association | Defunct | |
| Milwaukee | Brewers | Baseball | American Association | ||
| Oshkosh | All-Stars | Basketball | National Basketball League | 1941 1942 | Defunct |
| Green Bay | Bombers | Football | Professional Indoor Football League/ Indoor Football League |
1999 | Defunct |
| Madison | Mad Dogs | Football | Professional Indoor Football League/ Indoor Football League |
Defunct | |
| La Crosse | River Rats | Football | Indoor Football League | Defunct | |
| La Crosse | Catbirds | 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 | Basketball | Continental Basketball Association | Defunct | |
| Oshkosh | Flyers | 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 |
Baseball | Northern League | 1910 1949 1951 1962 | Defunct |
| Superior | Blues | Baseball | Northern League | 1911 1933 1938 1952 | Defunct |
| Wausau | Lumberjacks | Baseball | Northern League | 1941 | Defunct |
| Superior-Duluth | Dukes | Baseball | Northern League | 1969 1970 | Split time with Duluth, Minnesota; defunct |
| Superior-Duluth | White Sox | Baseball | Northern League | 1956 | Split time with Duluth, Minnesota; defunct |
| Green Bay | Sultans | Baseball | Prairie League | Defunct | |
| Green Bay | Blue Jays/ Dodgers |
Baseball | Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League | Defunct | |
| Madison | Blues | Baseball | Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League | Defunct | |
| Sheboygan | Indians | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | 1941 1942 | Defunct |
| Appleton | Papermakers | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
| Beloit | Collegians | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
| Eau Claire/Chippewa Falls | Orphans | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
| Eau Claire | Tigers | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
| Fond du Lac | Panthers | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
| Fond du Lac | Webfoots | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
| Green Bay | Blue Jays/Blue Sox | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | 1953 | |
| Green Bay | Colts | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
| Green Bay | Orphans | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
| Janesville | Bears | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct[1] | |
| Janesville | Cubs | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct[2] | |
| La Crosse | Blackhawks | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | 1940 | Defunct |
| La Crosse | Pinks | Baseball | Wisconsin State League/Wisconsin-Illinois League | Defunct | |
| La Crosse | Badgers | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
| Oshkosh | Giants | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | 1950 | Defunct |
| Wisconsin Rapids | White Sox | Baseball | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
| Madison | Senators | Baseball | Wisconsin State League/ Wisconsin–Illinois League |
Defunct | |
| Oshkosh | Indians | Baseball | Wisconsin State League/ Wisconsin–Illinois League |
Defunct | |
| Wausau | Lumberjacks | Baseball | Wisconsin State League/ Wisconsin–Illinois League |
Defunct | |
| Fond du Lac | Cubs/Giants/ Mudhens/Molls |
Baseball | Wisconsin–Illinois League | Defunct | |
| Green Bay | Bays | Baseball | Wisconsin–Illinois League | Defunct | |
| Green Bay | Tigers | Baseball | Wisconsin–Illinois League | ||
| Marinette- Menominee |
Twins | Baseball | Wisconsin–Illinois League | Split time with Menominee, Michigan; defunct | |
| Milwaukee | Creams | Baseball | Wisconsin–Illinois League | ||
| Racine | Malted Milks/ Belles |
Baseball | Wisconsin–Illinois League | Defunct | |
| Kenosha | Northern Ice | Football | Women's Professional Football League | Defunct | |
| Kenosha | Riveters | Football | Women's Professional Football League | 2003 | Defunct |
| Madison | Monsters | 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 | |
| Appleton | Blast | Basketball | International Basketball League | Defunct | |
| Milwaukee | Does | Basketball | Women's Professional Basketball League | Defunct | |
| Milwaukee | Clarks | Ice hockey | Eastern Hockey League/ International Hockey League |
Defunct | |
| Milwaukee | Chiefs | Ice hockey | International Hockey League | Defunct | |
| Milwaukee | Falcons | Ice hockey | International Hockey League | Defunct | |
| Milwaukee | Sea Gulls | Ice hockey | United States Hockey League | Defunct | |
| Milwaukee | Wings | Ice hockey | Continental Hockey League | Defunct | |
| Madison | Blues | Ice hockey | Continental Hockey League | Defunct | |
| Kenosha | Flyers/Chargers | Ice hockey | Continental Hockey League | Defunct | |
| Janesville | Jets | Ice hockey | Continental Hockey League | Defunct[3] | |
| Green Bay | Ice | Ice hockey | American Hockey Association | Defunct | |
| Green Bay | Hornets | Ice hockey | Wisconsin State League | Defunct | |
| Milwaukee | Rampage | Soccer | USL First Division | 1997 2002 | Defunct |
| Milwaukee | Wave United | Soccer | A-League | Defunct | |
| Menasha | Rebels | Soccer | Premier Development League | Defunct | |
| Milwaukee | Copper Hearth | Softball | Professional Slow Pitch Softball League | Defunct | |
| Milwaukee | Schlitz | Softball | Professional Slow Pitch Softball League | 1979 1980 1982 | Defunct |
| Milwaukee | Blue Waves | Inline Hockey | Roller Hockey International | ||
| Milwaukee | Bonecrushers | Football | Continental Indoor Football League | Moved to Villa Park, Illinois and are now the Chicago Cardinals |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin–Madison | Badgers | I | Big Ten Conference/Western Collegiate Hockey Association/Independent | 1900 (Men's Rowing), 1907 (Men's Rowing), 1939 (Boxing), 1941 (Men's Basketball), 1942 (Football), 1942 (Boxing), 1943 (Boxing), 1947 (Boxing), 1948 (Boxing), 1951 (Men's Rowing) 1952 (Boxing), 1954 (Boxing), 1956 (Boxing), 1959 (Men's Rowing), 1964 (Men's Rowing) 1966 (Men's Rowing), 1972 (Men's Rowing), 1973 (Men's Ice Hockey), 1973 (Men's Rowing), 1974 (Men's Rowing), 1975 (Men's Rowing), 1977 (Men's Ice Hockey), 1979 (Men's Rowing), 1981 (Men's ice hockey), 1982 (Men's Cross Country), 1983 (Men's Ice Hockey), 1983 (Men's Cross Country), 1983 (Men's Rowing), 1984 (Women's Cross Country), 1985 (Men's Ice Hockey), 1985 (Women's Cross Country), 1986 (Men's Rowing), 1990 (Men's Ice Hockey), 1990 (Men's Rowing), 1995 (Men's Soccer), 2000 (Women's Basketball), 2002 (Women's Ice Hockey), 2003 (Men's Ultimate), 2005 (Men's Cross Country), 2006 (Men's Ice Hockey), 2006 (Women's Ice Hockey), 2006 (Women's Rowing), 2007 (Men's Ultimate), 2007 (Women's Ice Hockey), 2007 (Men's Indoor Track & Field), 2008 (Men's Ultimate), 2008 (Men's Rowing), 2008 (Women's Rowing), 2009 (Women's Ice Hockey), 2009 (Women's Rowing), 2011 (Women's Ice Hockey), 2011 (Men's Cross Country), alumni Walter Mehl and Timothy Hacker also won individual championships in Men's Cross Country in 1939 and 1985; alumni Rick Lawinger, Jack Reinwand, Pat Christensen, Leroy Kemp, Jim Haines, Ron Jeidy, Andy Rein, Jim Jordan, Dave Lee, Matt Demaray, Jeff Walter, Donny Pritzlaff, and Andrew Howe won individual championships in Men's Wrestling in 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2001, and 2010; alumnae Cathy Branta, Kathy Butler, and Erica Palmer won individual championships in Women's Cross Country in 1984, 1995, and 1999; alumna Maggie Meyer won an individual championship in Women's Swimming in 2011 |
| Marquette University | Golden Eagles | I | Big East Conference | 1970 (Men's Basketball), 1977 (Men's Basketball), 2008 (Women's Basketball), 13 individual track champions (years unknown) |
| 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 Valley 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/Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association/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/Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association | |
| 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 | 1998 (Men's Ice Hockey), 1999 (Men's Ice Hockey), 2003 (Men's Ice Hockey), 2004 (Men's Ice Hockey), 2005 (Men's Ice Hockey), 2008 (Men's Ice Hockey), 2011 (Men's Ice Hockey) |
| University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire | Blugolds | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Northern Collegiate Hockey Association/Independent | 1984 (Men's ice hockey), 2001 (Men's Golf) |
| University of Wisconsin–La Crosse | Eagles (formerly the Indians) | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | 1983 (Women's Outdoor Track & Field), 1984 (Women's Outdoor Track & Field), 1988 (Men's Indoor Track & Field), 1988 (Men's Outdoor Track & Field), 1991 (Men's Indoor Track & Field), 1991 (Men's Outdoor Track & Field), 1992 (Football), 1992 (Men's Indoor Track & Field), 1992 (Men's Outdoor Track & Field), 1993 (Men's Indoor Track & Field), 1993 (Men's Outdoor Track & Field), 1995 (Football), 1996 (Men's Cross Country), 1997 (Men's Indoor Track & Field), 1997 (Men's Outdoor Track & Field), 2001 (Men's Indoor Track & Field), 2001 (Men's Outdoor Track & Field), 2001 (Men's Cross Country), 2002 (Men's Indoor Track & Field), 2002 (Men's Outdoor Track & Field), 2003 (Men's Indoor Track & Field), 2003 (Men's Outdoor Track & Field), 2004 (Men's Indoor Track & Field), 2004 (Men's Outdoor Track & Field), 2005 (Men's Cross Country), 2006 (Men's Indoor Track & Field), 2006 (Men's Outdoor Track & Field), 4 additional Men's Indoor Track & Field (years unknown), alumna Tori Neubauer won individual championships in Women's Cross Country in 1982 and 1983, alumnus Brett Altergott won an individual championship in Men's Cross Country in 1997, 19 more championships (sports and years unknown) |
| University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh | Titans | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Independent | 1980 (Men's Gymnastics), 1981 (Men's Gymnastics), 1982 (Men's Gymanstics), 1985 (Baseball), 1986 (Women's Gymnastics), 1987 (Women's Cross Country), 1988 (Men's Cross Country), 1988 (Women's Cross Country), 1989 (Men's Cross Country), 1990 (Women's Outdoor Track & Field), 1990 (Men's Cross Country), 1991 (Women's Cross Country), 1991 (Women's Outdoor Track & Field), 1994 (Baseball), 1994 (Women's Indoor Track & Field), 1995 (Women's Outdoor Track & Field), 1995 (Women's Indoor Track & Field), 1996 (Women's Basketball), 1996 (Women's Outdoor Track & Field), 1996 (Women's Cross Country), 1996 (Women's Indoor Track & Field), 1997 (Women's Outdoor Track & Field), 2002 (Men's Cross Country), 2004 (Women's Indoor Track & Field), 2004 (Women's Outdoor Track & Field), 2005 (Women's Indoor Track & Field), 2006 (Women's Outdoor Track & Field), 2006 (Women's Indoor Track & Field), alumna Mary Levian won 9 individual championships in Women's Gymnastics from 1986 to 1988; alumnae Laura Horejs and Tiffany Speckman won individual championships in Women's Cross Country in 1991 and 1997 |
| University of Wisconsin–Platteville | Pioneers | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Independent | 1991 (Men's Basketball), 1995 (Men's Basketball), 1998 (Men's Basketball), 1999 (Men's Basketball) |
| University of Wisconsin–River Falls | Falcons | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Northern Collegiate Hockey Association | 1983 (Men's Ice Hockey), 1988 (Men's Ice Hockey), 1994 (Men's Ice Hockey) |
| University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point | Pointers | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Northern Collegiate Hockey Association | 1987 (Women's Basketball), 1989 (Men's Ice Hockey), 1990 (Men's Ice Hockey), 1991 (Men's Ice Hockey), 1993 (Men's Ice Hockey), 1998 (Softball), 2002 (Women's Basketball), 2004 (Men's Basketball), 2005 (Men's Basketball), 2010 (Men's Basketball), alumnus Arnie Schraeder also won an individual championship in Men's Cross Country in 1986 |
| University of Wisconsin–Stout | Blue Devils | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Northern Collegiate Hockey Association | |
| University of Wisconsin–Superior | Yellowjackets | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Northern Collegiate Hockey Association/Independent | 1976 (Men's Ice Hockey), 2002 (Men's Ice Hockey) |
| University of Wisconsin–Whitewater | Warhawks | III | Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference/Independent | 1984 (Men's Basketball), 1985 (Women's Golf), 1989 (Men's Basketball), 2002 (Women's Volleyball), 2005 (Women's Volleyball), 2005 (Baseball), 2007 (Football), 2009 (Football), 2010 (Football), 2011 (Football) |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College | Warriors | III | Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference |
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| School | Nickname | Conference | Championships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Stritch University | Wolves | Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference | |
| Viterbo University | V-Hawks | Midwest Collegiate Conference |
National Christian College Athletic Association
| School | Nickname | Division | Championships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland International University | Pioneers | II | 1997 (Men's Soccer), 1998 (Men's Soccer), 1999 (Men's Soccer), 2000 (Men's Soccer), 2003 (Men's Soccer), 2004 (Men's Soccer) |
United States Collegiate Athletic Association
| School | Nickname | Championships |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake College | Lakers |
Wisconsin Collegiate Conference
| School | Nickname |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
- legit
Semi-pro/amateur leagues
| Club | Sport | League | Championships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Chinooks | Baseball | Northwoods League | |
| Madison Mallards | Baseball | Northwoods League | 2004 2013 |
| Eau Claire Express | Baseball | Northwoods League | 2010 |
| Green Bay Bullfrogs | Baseball | Northwoods League | |
| La Crosse Loggers | Baseball | Northwoods League | |
| Wisconsin Woodchucks | Baseball | Northwoods League | 2001 2003 |
| Kenosha Kroakers (defunct) | Baseball | Northwoods League | 1995 |
| Wisconsin Rapids Rafters | Baseball | Northwoods League | |
| Madison Shoebox | Baseball | National Baseball Congress | |
| Superior Lakers | Baseball | National American Semi-Pro Baseball Association | 2005 |
| Racine Raiders | Football | North American Football League | 1954 1956 1964 1965 1981 1984 1987 1988 1989 1992 1993 1994 1995 1999 2001 2006 |
| Milwaukee Marauders | Football | North American Football League | |
| Wisconsin Bulldogs | Football | North American Football League | 2005 2006 |
| La Crosse Rough Riders | Football | North American Football League | |
| Burlington Blue Devils | Football | Ironman Football League | |
| Fond du Lac Crusaders | Football | Ironman Football League | |
| Lake Country Cyclones | Football | Ironman Football League | 2007 |
| Madison Mustangs | Football | Ironman Football League | 2008 2009 2010 2011 |
| Madison Seminoles | Football | Ironman Football League | 2001 |
| Menominee Falls Warriors | Football | Ironman Football League | |
| Milwaukee Maniacs | Football | Ironman Football League | |
| Milwaukee Marauders | Football | Ironman Football League | |
| Milwaukee Panthers | Football | Ironman Football League | |
| Milwaukee Venom | Football | Ironman Football League | |
| Muskego Hitmen | Football | Ironman Football League | 2004 |
| New Berlin Lunatics | Football | Ironman Football League | 2003 |
| Oak Creek Cyclones | Football | Ironman Football League | |
| St. Francis Monarchs | Football | Ironman Football League | |
| Verona Trojans | Football | Ironman Football League | |
| Waukesha Country Soldiers | Football | Ironman Football League | |
| West Allis Predators | Football | Ironman Football League | |
| West Milwaukee Gladiators | Football | Ironman Football League | |
| La Crosse/Winona Rough Riders (splits time with Winona, Minnesota) | Football | Mid-America Football League | |
| Central Wisconsin Spartans | Football | Northern Elite Football League | |
| Chippewa Valley Predators | Football | Northern Elite Football League | 2009 |
| Eau Claire Crush | Football | Northern Elite Football League | |
| Fox Valley Force | Football | Northern Elite Football League | |
| Green Bay Gladiators | Football | Northern Elite Football League | |
| North East Wisconsin Storm | Football | Northern Elite Football League | |
| North West Wisconsin Wolverines | Football | Northern Elite Football League | |
| Superior Stampede | Football | Northern Elite Football League | 2008 |
| Bay Area Vipers | Football | Wisconsin State Football League | |
| Kettle Moraine Titans | Football | Wisconsin State Football League | |
| Lake Country Cyclones | Football | Wisconsin State Football League | |
| M&M Timberjacks | Football | Wisconsin State Football League | |
| Oostburg Rebels | Football | Wisconsin State Football League | 2003 2004 2006 |
| Ozaukee County Demons | Football | Wisconsin State Football League | |
| Racine Horsemen | Football | Wisconsin State Football League | |
| River City Rattlers | Football | Wisconsin State Football League | |
| Saukville Demons | Football | Wisconsin State Football League | |
| Sheboygan County Rebels | Football | Wisconsin State Football League | |
| Janesville Nighthawks | Football | Great Midwest Football League | |
| Summit Stampeders | Football | Wisconsin State Football League | |
| West Bend Junkyard Dogs | Football | Wisconsin State Football League | 2005 |
| Green Bay Gamblers | Ice hockey | United States Hockey League | 1963 1973 1996 1997 2000 |
| Janesville Jets | Ice Hockey | North American Hockey League | |
| Eagle River Falcons | Ice Hockey | Great Lakes Hockey League | |
| Fox Cities Ice Dogs | Ice Hockey | Great Lakes Hockey League | |
| Mosinee Papermakers | Ice Hockey | Great Lakes Hockey League | |
| Fond du Lac Bears | Ice Hockey | Great Lakes Hockey League | |
| Green Bay Deacons | Ice Hockey | Great Lakes Hockey League | 2009 |
| Madison Blues | Ice Hockey | Great Lakes Hockey League | |
| West Bend Bombers | Ice Hockey | Great Lakes Hockey League | |
| Wisconsin Rampage | Ice Hockey | Great Lakes Junior Hockey League | |
| Central Wisconsin Saints | Ice Hockey | Great Lakes Junior Hockey League | |
| Madison | Ultimate | Ultimate Players Association | |
| Milwaukee Avalanche (defunct) | Football | Mid-States Football League | |
| Badger State/Kenosha Vikings (defunct) | Football | Midwest Football League/Chicago Metro Football League/Tri-State Football League | |
| Milwaukee Rage (defunct) | Football | Tri-State Football League | |
| Milwaukee Rough Riders (defunct) | Football | Chicago Metro Football League/Tri-State Football League | |
| Central Wisconsin Flyers (defunct) | Ice Hockey | United States Hockey League | |
| Green Bay Bobcats (defunct) | Ice Hockey | United States Hockey League | |
| Madison Blues (defunct) | Ice Hockey | United States Hockey League | |
| Madison/Wisconsin Capitols (defunct) | Ice Hockey | United States Hockey League | |
| Milwaukee Metros (defunct) | Ice Hockey | United States Hockey League | |
| Milwaukee Allen-Bradleys (defunct) | Basketball | National Industrial Basketball League | |
| Milwaukee Harnischfegers (defunct) | Basketball | National Industrial Basketball League | 1948 |
| A planned yet-to-be-named expansion team based in Pewaukee, Wisconsin or Waukesha, Wisconsin | Baseball | Northwoods League | |
| A planned yet-to-be-named team based in Madison, Wisconsin | Football | North American Football League | |
| A planned yet-to-be-named based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Football | North American Football League | |
| A planned yet-to-be-named team based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin | Football | North American Football League | |
| A yet-to-be-named expansion team based in Wausau, Wisconsin | Ice Hockey | United States Hockey League | |
| Bayview Beast (defunct) | Football | Ironman Football League | 2002 |
| Franklin Outlaws (defunct) | Football | Ironman Football League | 2007 |
| Mayville Maddawgs (defunct) | Football | Ironman Football League | 1998 |
| Milwaukee Bulldogs (defunct) | Football | Ironman Football League | 2005 2006 |
| Milwaukee Panthers (defunct) | Football | Ironman Football League | 2000 |
| Milwaukee Raiders (defunct) | Football | Ironman Football League | 1999 |
| Mukwonago Bulldogs (defunct) | Football | Ironman Football League | |
| Portage Hitmen (defunct) | Football | Ironman Football League | 1997 |
| Waukesha Beavers (defunct) | Football | Ironman Football League | |
| Wilmot Phoenix (Wilmotphoenix.com) | Football | Gridiron Football League (Gflmw.com) |
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.
| 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 |
| Columbus 151 Speedway | Columbus |
| 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 | Wisconsin Rapids |
| Cedarburg Fireman's Park | Cedarburg |
| 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 courses
See also
References
- ↑ "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.
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