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
MASKS REQUIRED
Due to current University guidance, masks are required at the Shell, regardless of vaccination status.
Hours of Operation
FALL HOURS
| August 30 – December 23 | |
| Monday – Thursday | 6am – Midnight |
| Friday | 6am – 10pm |
| Saturday | 8am – 10pm |
| Sunday | 8am – Midnight |
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
| November 24 – 28 | |
| November 24 | 6am – 9pm |
| November 25 | CLOSED |
| November 26 | 8am – 8pm |
| November 27 | 8am – 8pm |
| November 28 | 8am – 8pm |
FINAL EXAM WEEK
| December 17 – 23 | |
| December 17 | 6am – 10pm |
| December 18 | 8am – 10pm |
| December 19 | 8am – 10pm |
| December 20 – 22 | 6am – 10pm |
| December 23 | 6am – 6:30pm |
BADGER HOME FOOTBALL GAMES (CLOSED)
| September 4 | CLOSED |
| September 11 | CLOSED |
| October 2 | CLOSED |
| October 16 | CLOSED |
| October 30 | CLOSED |
| November 13 | CLOSED |
| November 20 | CLOSED |
WINTER BREAK
| December 24 – January 23 | |
| Monday – Friday | 6am – 8pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | 8am – 8pm |
ADJUSTED HOURS
| December 24 – 26 | CLOSED |
| December 30 | 6am – 6:30pm |
| December 31 – January 2 | CLOSED |
Live Building Usage
Shell Weight Machines
Shell Track
Shell Cardio Equipment
See For Yourself
Basketball Courts
Treadmills
Ice Rink
200m Track
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; for more information please visit the UW Transportation website and their Special Event Parking Calendar
- For more parking information, please contact UW Transportation
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