Bucks Move Home Opener to 3 p.m. for Brewers World Series Game 1
Milwaukee Bucks shifted their October 23 home opener against the Chicago Bulls to an afternoon start so fans can watch the Brewers host Game 1 of the World Series that evening.
KEY POINTS
- Brewers reached the World Series for the first time since 1982
- Milwaukee swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games in the NLCS
- Bucks moved their October 23 home opener against the Bulls from 7 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Schedule change lets fans watch Brewers host World Series Game 1 that evening
The Milwaukee Brewers reached the World Series for the first time in 44 years after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games in the National League Championship Series. Milwaukee finished the 2026 regular season with 103 wins and won its fourth straight NL Central title.
The Brewers last appeared in the World Series in 1982 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Their series-clinching Game 4 victory came after falling behind 4-0 early, with Jake Bauers helping close the gap and Garrett Mitchell hitting a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning.
“The Brewers' return to the World Series for the first time in 44 years is a special moment for Milwaukee and sports fans across Wisconsin.”
The Milwaukee Bucks announced on October 16 that they moved their home opener against the Chicago Bulls from 7 p.m. to 3 p.m. on October 23. The change allows fans to attend the afternoon game and watch the Brewers host Game 1 of the World Series later that evening.
The Bucks said they are proud to recognize the historic occasion and thanked the NBA for making the schedule change possible.
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