Madison Area Sports Commission

Wednesday night = pizza night! 🍕

Order from Ian's at Garver Feed Mill this Wednesday and mention that you're supporting the Wisconsin Wombats. The Wombats will donate a portion of the proceeds to our MASC Youth Grant! Thank you all for supporting the Madison sports community. 💙

🍕Carbs LOADING… 🍕

THIS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26th from 4-9PM, call, order online, or stop in to Ian’s Pizza at Garver Feed Mill and mention you’re supporting the Wisconsin Wombats with your order. A portion of proceeds from the evening will go toward our total fundraising efforts for our 2026 Beneficiary, Madison Area Sports Commission - Youth Grants!

If you’re stopping by in person, come say hi! We will be staffing a table to answer all of your burning footy questions, chat all things Wombats, and share our pizza recommendations! We hope to see you there!

Thanks for your support!
… and as always,
BACK THE BURROW!

Fast breaks. Fierce hits. Lightning‑quick 7‑on‑7 play. 💨 It’s all happening this weekend at the Madison Rugby Complex.

Madison is gearing up for a weekend of pure sevens energy as we welcome athletes, fans and families for the 2026 USA Club Rugby 7s National Championship, hosted by Madison United Rugby & Wisconsin Rugby Sports Complex

Want to attend in person?
🎟 Tickets available at the gate
💵 $10 weekend pass available for Saturday and Sunday. Cash or Venmo accepted.

🔗 to tournament info: https://visitmadison.pulse.ly/hkkvsvl0em

IRONMAN Wisconsin weekend returns on September 12 and Madison is ready to cheer athletes on with the help of incredible volunteers like YOU! 🫵

From handing out water and supporting bike transitions to offering course guidance near and far, volunteers are truly the heartbeat of this race. 💓

IRONMAN athletes have ranked our course the #2 Most Recommended Race in North America. Come be a part of what makes it special.

If you have a group or organization interested in volunteering, please contact [email protected] for more information. Grant funding may be available for groups.

🔗 to sign up for a volunteer slot: https://ironman.pulse.ly/istqthrn2x

This summer, we welcomed NYC-based travel writer Ivan Quintanilla to Madison to meet the leaders and athletes shaping our LGBTQ+ sports community.

Whether it’s softball, rugby, volleyball, hockey or bowling, these groups offer connection and a powerful sense of belonging for Madison’s q***r athletes. 🌈

🔗 to Ivan’s guest blog on the associations and people integral to Madison’s inclusive sports scene: https://visitmadison.pulse.ly/d20vuszmg2

Calling all Badgers and Madison fans! We need you. 📢

University of Wisconsin-Madison is in the running for the USA TODAY Sports Readers' Choice Awards for Best College Sports Town. 🦡

You can vote once a day, EVERY day through August 17, so make it part of your daily routine and help us bring this title home!

🗳 Cast your votes here: https://www.usatoday.com/sports/readers-choice-awards/madison-wisconsin/

The Madison Area Sports Commission proudly hosts the IRONKIDS Fun Run where even the smallest sneakers can join in on the action! 👟

Taking place around Madison’s Capitol Square on Saturday, September 12, IRONKIDS events include the Toddler Trot (ages 1-3), Half Mile (3+) and Full Mile (5+). Once they cross the finish line, your kiddos will be met with a shiny medal and all the excitement that comes with being an IRONMAN weekend finisher.

Special thanks to Edgewood University for helping with this event!

🔗 to register: https://visitmadison.pulse.ly/71bu58zf8c

Last weekend’s Madtown Pickleball Open was a smash, thanks to our presenting sponsor, COUNTRY Financial. Their outstanding support didn’t just bring Wisconsin’s largest outdoor pickleball tournament to life but also fueled the MASC Youth Grant program, ensuring that kids across Dane County can experience the joy and lifelong benefits of sports.

COUNTRY Financial didn’t just stop at sponsoring—they took it up a notch by contributing an additional $5,000 to our mission.

Thank you, COUNTRY Financial, for your generosity and community commitment!

Sun‑soaked summer days, packed courts and a whole lot of heart—the 2026 Madtown Pickleball Open, presented by COUNTRY Financial, was everything we hoped for and more. 🥒💥

Thank you to every player who showed up not just to compete, but to play for a purpose. Your energy and dedication directly support the Madison Area Sports Commission’s Youth Grant, helping kids across Dane County access sports and the lifelong benefits that come with it. 💙

A huge shoutout to our volunteers and incredible sponsors whose generosity makes this event possible year after year. Your commitment strengthens our sports community and keeps the MPO growing.

See you in 2027!

📧 Keep up with Madison’s sports scene and upcoming events by subscribing to the MASC monthly e-news: https://visitmadison.pulse.ly/l4u3wn4lej