WIAA Boys Basketball State Tournament

Madison · March

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Summary

Wisconsin's boys' state series, with the State Tournament played at the Kohl Center in Madison since the late 1990s. The 2025 event was the 109th edition. Five divisions, with all semis and finals at the Kohl Center on a single weekend.

What makes this tournament distinct

All five division finals on the Wisconsin Badgers' floor over three days — one of the cleanest, most concentrated state finals weekends anywhere. Free TV coverage is rare among major states.

Who it fits

Best for: Wisconsin member schools. Families and fans who want to see multiple division finals back-to-back without paying NFHS pay-per-view rates.

Tradeoffs: Closed state series. Northern Wisconsin teams face a long Madison drive in March weather.

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