When & Where
SEE YOU AT THE SHELL
From ice skating to track workouts, the Shell has several options for you to play hard, get fit, and live well. Located next to Camp Randall Stadium, this facility includes a 200m indoor track, ice rink, cardio and strength equipment, and courts.
TODAY’S HOURS
Shell
1430 Monroe Street
Madison WI, 53711
(608) 263-6566
Building Hours
The Shell is a shared-use facility with the Track & Field team. Between November 18 – December 19 and January 5 – April 1, the team will have exclusive use of the track and basketball courts from 2 – 4:30pm on weekdays. The cardio equipment and weight bays will remain open during this time. Please refer to the Daily Schedules button above for the most up-to-date facility schedule.
FALL Hours
| August 26 – December 19 | |
| Monday – Thursday | 6am – Midnight |
| Friday | 6am – 10pm |
| Saturday | 8am – 10pm |
| Sunday | 8am – Midnight |
ADJUSTED Hours
| Badger Home Football Games | |
| September 7 | CLOSED |
| September 21 | CLOSED |
| September 28 | CLOSED |
| October 5 | CLOSED |
| October 12 | CLOSED |
| November 9 | CLOSED |
| November 23 | CLOSED |
| Thanksgiving Weekend | |
| November 27 | 6am – 9pm |
| November 28 | CLOSED |
| November 29 – December 1 | 8am – 8pm |
| Finals Week | |
| December 13 | 6am – 10pm |
| December 14 | 8am – 10pm |
| December 15 | 8am – 10pm |
| December 16 – 19 | 6am – 10pm |
WINTER BREAK Hours
| December 20 – January 19 | |
| Monday – Friday | 6am – 8pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | 8am – 8pm |
ADJUSTED Hours
| December 24 – 25 | CLOSED |
| December 31 – January 1 | CLOSED |
SPRING Hours
| January 20 – May 10 | |
| Monday – Thursday | 6am – Midnight |
| Friday | 6am – 10pm |
| Saturday | 8am – 10pm |
| Sunday | 8am – Midnight |
ADJUSTED Hours
| Spring Break | |
| March 13 | 6am – 8pm |
| March 14 – 15 | 8am – 8pm |
| March 16 – 20 | 6am – 8pm |
| March 21 – 22 | 8am – 8pm |
| Finals Week | |
| May 3 | 8am – 10pm |
| May 4 – 7 | 6am – 10pm |
| May 8 | 6am – 6:30pm |
| Commencement Weekend | |
| May 9 – 10 | CLOSED |
Live Building Usage
Shell Weight Bays
Shell Track
Shell Cardio Equipment
Shell Basketball Courts
Shell Ice Rink
See For Yourself
Amenities & Getting There
Programs & Features:
- Ice skating, hockey, figure skating, basketball, track workouts, and cardio & strength training
- 6-lane, 200-meter track
- Basketball courts
- Cardio & strength space
- Ice rink
Parking:
- Metered parking on Monroe Street
- Lot 18 (located in front of the Shell): Parkmobile spaces; follow directions on signs in front of stalls to pay
- Lot 19 (near the UW Field House): Free after 4:30pm Monday – Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday
- Engineering Parking Ramp/Lot 17 (free on weekends)
- Lot 16 (3-minute walk): Permit required 24/7; any UW Lot Permit is valid after 4:30pm Monday – Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday
- Bike stalls are available in front of the Shell
- Moped parking available at Lot 690, 695, and 69
- Parking availability may be restricted without notice due to special events
Bus:
- Convenient bus lines include the 3, 6, 7, 58, 80, 81, 82, and 84
BCycle:
- The nearest station is located at the corner of Breese Terrace and Regent Street or in front of Union South on Campus Drive