The tradition of playing "Jump Around" at Wisconsin takes place during Wisconsin Badgers football games at Camp Randall Stadium. It historically plays between the third and fourth quarters of the game. The tradition started on October 10, 1998, during a homecoming game against Purdue. The song "Jump Around" by House of Pain gets the entire stadium jumping and hyped up for the rest of the game. For 2025, Wisconsin's football season kicks off on August 28 at Camp Randall, so the "Jump Around" experience will be part of the home games throughout the season.
However, note that as of March 2022, the University of Wisconsin received a cease-and-desist order regarding the use of "Jump Around." They have been considering a replacement song but traditionally "Jump Around" remains a major part of game day celebration.
So in summary:
- "Jump Around" normally happens at Camp Randall Stadium during home Badger games.
- It plays between third and fourth quarters to energize the crowd.
- The 2025 football season with home games starts August 28, 2025.
- "Jump Around" tradition is expected to continue, pending any final decisions on replacement songs.