The University of Michigan men’s ice hockey team will play Wisconsin at Lambeau Field on Feb. 20, 2027, the program announced Wednesday, bringing another high-profile outdoor game to the Wolverines’ schedule.
Another outdoor showcase for a program with a long history of big venues
The matchup is part of the Frozen Tundra Faceoff doubleheader, which also will feature Wisconsin’s women’s team against Ohio State. The announcement continues a recent trend of marquee outdoor college hockey games that have drawn large crowds and national attention.
Michigan — coming off a recent Frozen Four appearance — will play two outdoor games in the 2026-27 season in less than a month. The Wolverines will also travel to Kalamazoo on Jan. 30 to face Western Michigan at Waldo Stadium, giving fans multiple opportunities to see the team in unconventional settings.
With the Lambeau Field contest, Michigan moves to one of the most storied outdoor sports sites in the country. The stadium seats 81,041 for football and is best known as the home of the Green Bay Packers. The program’s history of outdoor contests includes appearances at Michigan Stadium, Wrigley Field, Soldier Field and Notre Dame Stadium.
“We’re thrilled to see our men’s ice hockey team take on rival Wisconsin in the Travel Wisconsin Frozen Tundra Faceoff at Lambeau Field, one of the most iconic venues in all of sports,” said Warde Manuel, U-M’s Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics.
Manuel called the event “an unforgettable opportunity” for players and fans to experience outdoor hockey and said it will showcase the Big Ten as “college hockey’s premier conference.” He added that Michigan fans are known for embracing the unique atmosphere of outdoor games and are expected to travel to Green Bay for the weekend.
Context and competitive stakes
Michigan and Wisconsin both reached the Frozen Four in the most recent season, and both teams are projected to be contenders in the Big Ten and at the national level for 2026-27. The two programs previously met in an outdoor game in 2010 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, where Wisconsin won 3-2.
For Michigan, the Lambeau Field game will be the program’s 11th outdoor contest, the most among NCAA teams. The steady scheduling of outdoor games has become a distinguishing feature of the Wolverines’ program and a draw for recruits and fans alike.
- Date: Feb. 20, 2027
- Venue: Lambeau Field, Green Bay
- Doubleheader: Men’s Michigan vs. Wisconsin; Women’s Wisconsin vs. Ohio State
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Michigan outdoor game count | 11 (most among NCAA teams) |
| Stadium capacity (football) | 81,041 |
| Other 2026-27 outdoor game | Michigan vs. Western Michigan at Waldo Stadium, Jan. 30 |
Outdoor games have proven profitable and attention-grabbing for college hockey, creating memorable moments while exposing the sport to larger and more diverse crowds. For Michigan, the Lambeau contest is both a recruiting showcase and a marquee event for the program’s extensive fan base.
Officials did not release ticketing information or the precise game-day schedule in the announcement. Further logistical details, including ticket sale dates, travel packages and television arrangements, are typically provided closer to the event.
The Lambeau Field event adds to a busy 2026-27 slate for Michigan hockey, and it underscores the broader shift in college hockey toward signature outdoor events that pair tradition and spectacle.
Coverage of Michigan athletics continues to track how these high-visibility matchups influence recruiting, fan engagement and the sport’s national profile.
