MILWAUKEE (Sept. 22, 2025) – Tickets for the highly anticipated Milwaukee Hoops Showdown, featuring a marquee men's college basketball doubleheader between Wisconsin and Villanova as well as Milwaukee and South Dakota State, will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday at 11 a.m. CT. The games are scheduled for Dec. 19 at Fiserv Forum in downtown Milwaukee.
 
Panther fans are reminded that an exclusive presale is currently ongoing and runs through Tuesday, September 23 at 11:59 p.m. CT. To take advantage of the presale, MKE fans should click HERE and enter promo code: PANTHERS25. Through this link, Panther fans are able to search and select their perfect seat location prior to the general public receiving access to tickets.  After the presale ends, Panther fans may purchase tickets HERE.
 
A reminder that this neutral-site event is not part of a Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball season ticket package. All tickets for the Milwaukee Hoops Showdown are valid for both games of the doubleheader.
 
Milwaukee will take on South Dakota State at 4 p.m. CT. The Wisconsin vs. Villanova matchup is slated for 7 p.m. start time, with a TV designation announced at a later date.
 
It will be the third all-time meeting between Wisconsin and Villanova, with the Wildcats defeating the Badgers in 1995 and Wisconsin earning an NCAA Tournament second-round victory over top-seeded Villanova in 2017.
 
Milwaukee owns a 5-1 lead in the all-time series against South Dakota State and won five straight contests from 2004-10. South Dakota State emerged victorious in the most recent encounter in 2016 by a score of 81-58 in the Sanford Pentagon Showcase event.
 
Intersport, a Chicago-based sports marketing and events agency, will manage all aspects of the event.
 
To learn more and receive future ticket updates, fans are encouraged to follow @IntersportHoops on Instagram and X.
 
About Intersport
Intersport is an award-winning agency and leader in the creation of ideas, content and experiences that attract and engage passionate audiences. Founded in 1985, Intersport provides expert strategy, activation and execution for leading brands across the country. The agency's industry-leading team offers proven expertise in sponsorship consulting, experiential marketing, hospitality, customer engagement, content marketing and production, and sports property creation and management. Intersport has been headquartered in Chicago since its inception, with additional offices in Boston, Detroit and New York. Learn more at www.intersport.global and on social media (@IntersportBuzz).
 
Media Contacts:
Dan Mihalik, Intersport, dmihalik@intersport.global
Scott Kemps, Intersport, skemps@intersport.global