Badgerland Classic Tournament
Friday, July 4 - Sunday, July 6
Madison, Wisconsin
C Division | D Division | E Division
Tournament Director:
Dean Blaser (commissioner@badgerlandsoftball.com)
About Madison
Madison, the capitol of Wisconsin, is located in south central Wisconsin. Located 1 hour from Milwaukee, 2.5 hours from Chicago, and 4.5 hours from the Twin Cities. Teams can fly directly into Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) with direct flights from 18 different cities and connections from dozens of other airports.
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Madison is a vibrant city of over 500,000, with many LGBTQ+ owned establishments and community groups. While in Madison, check out our many craft breweries, coffee shops, and local restaurants; and don't forget to grab some cheese curds! Learn more about Madison at www.visitmadison.com.
Sponsors
Thank you to our 2025 Badgerland Classic Sponsors!
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FIVE Nightclub
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Delta Beer Lab
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WOOF's Madison
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Shamrock Bar & Grille
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408 S River St, LLC
408 S River St, LLC
Hotel
Mainstay Suites
5421 Caddis Bend, Fitchburg
BOOK BY JUNE 1ST!​
Room Pricing
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$89 for 2 Queen Size Beds
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$79 for King Bed
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$116 for King Suite​
Room Details
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Each Room comes with a Kitchenette
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2 people per room
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Each additional person at $10/night up to 4 per room
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Amenities
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Pool and whirlpool
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Free hot breakfast
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Free parking
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Only minutes away from the fields
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To reserve, call (608) 271 – 3400. Mention Badgerland Classic Softball Tournament or visit this website.
Events
JULY 4TH
Registration Party
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7–9pm
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167 E Badger Rd, Madison
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Coaches Meeting
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8pm
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167 E Badger Rd, Madison
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FIVE Nightclub
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$1 Off Beer and Cocktails
JULY 5TH
Downtown Madison Gay Bars
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114 King St, Madison​​
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$2 shots / $1 off drinks*
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117 W Main St, Madison​
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$5 Craft Brewery Taps*
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$5 Double Rail Drinks*
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Sandwiches & appetizers
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*with tournament wristband
JULY 6TH
Closing Ceremony
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5 Applegate Ct, Madison​
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Food starts at 4pm (free with wristband)
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Hot Beef, Pulled Pork, Vegan BBQ
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$1 off Beer and Cocktails
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Awards begin 1 hour after championship games (dependent on weather)
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WOOF's Madison
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$2 shots / $1 off drinks
Fields & Brackets
McGaw Park - Fitchburg, WI
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All games for C & D divisions will be at McGaw Park
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All games for the E division EXCEPT the first 5 will also be at McGaw Park
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McGaw Park includes ample parking, pavilion with concessions, and 4 softball fields. The park also includes a playground, sand volleyball court, tennis courts, and 1.5 mile trail that cuts through a 30-acre woodland. Men's and Women's restrooms are available at the pavilion, as well as an all gender portable bathroom located near the fields.
Bowman Park - Madison, WI
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Only the FIRST 5 games for E division will be at Duane F Bowman Park on field #1
Duane F Bowman Park includes ample parking and Men's and Women's restrooms are available. We will only be using field #1. Please double check your schedule to confirm locations!
For the most up-to-date schedules and results, search Badgerland Classic on Tourney Machine.
Concessions
Concessions will be available on site at McGaw Park. All proceeds support Badgerland Pride Softball League.
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Cash preferred; $10 minimum for credit card purchases.
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Please no carry-ins.
Additional Details
CHEESE CUP
The first 4 teams eliminated during the tournament in the D Division will be entered into the Cheese Cup. This will be a single elimination tournament with semi-final games and a Championship.
FMS SPIRIT AWARD
The umpires will choose which team showed the best spirit during the tournament. The trophy is in honor of Felicia Melton-Smyth, who was a big supporter and advocate for Badgerland Pride Softball and a member of the trans community. Winners of the FMS Spirit Award will receive automatic entry into next year's tournament.
Learn more about the Badgerland Pride Classic history along with past winners here.
