Spring training is over, which means tailgating season and Brewers baseball officially begin March 26 at American Family Field when Milwaukee hosts the Chicago White Sox.Here’s what you need to know if you’re heading to the ballpark for Opening Day and beyond.First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m.This is the first time the Brewers have begun the season at home since 2021. March 26 also marks the earliest Opening Day in franchise history.Weather Watch 12 for Opening Day: Chief Meteorologist Mark Baden’s Wednesday forecast for Thursday’s Opening Day can be found here.Fans who are tailgating should dress in layers. A rain poncho is also recommended for potential rain showers.Tickets: According to the Brewers, Opening Day is sold out, but limited inventory has been released. Tickets for Opening Day weekend games are still available. For more information, click here.Ballpark App: Fans should download the MLB Ballpark app to access their game day tickets, parking passes, and other entertainment features at American Family Field.Parking Lots and Gates: For Thursday, parking lots will open at 10:10 a.m. (three hours before game time), and ballpark gates will open at 11:10 a.m. (two hours before game time). Fans looking for alternate routes to and from American Family Field because of I-94 construction and more are advised to click here, or look at WisDOT for recommended traffic routes. WISN 12 News’ Hannah Hilyard tested routes to the ballpark amid construction.Giveaway: All fans will receive a 2026 Milwaukee Brewers magnet schedule.Pregame party and music: Fans can stop by the clock tower to participate in activities with the Brewers’ in-game hosts and meet the new dance crew. Mascots will also make appearances throughout the morning. Pregame entertainment will include music from DJ Stretch. The WhiskeyBelles will be playing live music at the Miller Lite Landing from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.Moment of silence: A pregame moment of silence will be held for former MLB umpire and Mequon native, Bruce Froemming.National Anthem and Color Guard: The Milwaukee Police Department will be in charge of the Color Guard. The WhiskeyBelles will perform the National Anthem with Valkyrie, a bald eagle from the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. A giant American flag will be unfurled across the outfield and held by Brewers season seat members.World Baseball Classic Ceremony: Members of team Venezuela, who include Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, Angel Zerpa and Nestor Corredor, and Brice Turang for team USA, will be recognized on the field for their participation in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Brewers did not say anything about Abner Uribe or other players who participated in the tournament.Ceremonial First Pitches: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love and Wisconsin native and Olympic gold medalist speed skater Jordan Stolz will throw out the ceremonial first pitches.New Food at the Ballpark: New food at the ballpark includes:- The Alley Food Truck Park: Welcoming K&L’s BBQ, serving pulled pork and brisket sandwiches, smoked brisket burgers and loaded fries.- 3rd Street Market Hall Annex: Adding Bebe Zito with chicken sandwiches and fries, plus a Sweets Stand featuring Bebe Zito ice cream and dirty sodas, Can-D Shop and Drip Chocolate treats.- Fair Foods Stand: Bringing fair favorites like deep‑fried kringle, corn dogs, cream puffs, nachos on a stick and funnel cake fries to the ballpark.Opening Day Beer at the J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard: The Grand Slamber Ale, an easy-drinking amber brewed in the Crew’s pilot system, featuring caramel malts for a smooth, sweet malt profile balanced by light grapefruit hop aroma, will be on tap throughout 2026 Opening Weekend. The J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard will open at 11:10 a.m. on Opening Day, with first-come, first-served service for ticketed guests. Beverage purchases made at the Tap Room are allowed to be taken throughout the ballpark. Postgame premiere of “Ueck” Documentary: Fans attending Thursday’s game should stay for the final out. Afterwards, a 20-minute sneak peek of the upcoming “Ueck” documentary. The documentary on Bob Uecker will premiere on April 16 at the Milwaukee Film Festival.Roof for Game Day: The roof at American Family Field will likely be closed.Free Chick-fil-A: According to the restaurant chain, Brewers fans can enjoy a free Chick-fil-A original chicken sandwich by wearing Brewers gear at any Chick-fil-A in southeast Wisconsin on March 26, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.How to Watch the Brewers: Fans can watch the Brewers this season on cable, antenna, or Brewers TV. Exact channel information will be announced on Opening Day, and when carrier deals are finalized, the Brewers will share the information. Click here for more information and to sign up.Brewers Team Store: Opening Day merchandise will be available in the Brewers team store when gates open at 11:10 a.m. The store will be open on non-game days, Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Milwaukee is off on Friday, then they’ll finish their 3-game series against the White Sox Saturday and Sunday before hosting the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series at home, starting on Monday.Top Headlines10-year-old boy killed in Waukesha County crashTactical police respond to Milwaukee home with armored vehicleLake Country School District will dissolve without referendum approval, district saysWATCH Body found during fire near American Family Field in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE —
Spring training is over, which means tailgating season and Brewers baseball officially begin March 26 at American Family Field when Milwaukee hosts the Chicago White Sox.
Here’s what you need to know if you’re heading to the ballpark for Opening Day and beyond.
First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m.
This is the first time the Brewers have begun the season at home since 2021. March 26 also marks the earliest Opening Day in franchise history.
Weather Watch 12 for Opening Day: Chief Meteorologist Mark Baden’s Wednesday forecast for Thursday’s Opening Day can be found here.
WISN 12 News
Weather Watch 12 for Opening Day
Fans who are tailgating should dress in layers. A rain poncho is also recommended for potential rain showers.
WISN 12 News
Weather Watch 12 for Opening Day
Tickets: According to the Brewers, Opening Day is sold out, but limited inventory has been released. Tickets for Opening Day weekend games are still available. For more information, click here.
Ballpark App: Fans should download the MLB Ballpark app to access their game day tickets, parking passes, and other entertainment features at American Family Field.
Parking Lots and Gates: For Thursday, parking lots will open at 10:10 a.m. (three hours before game time), and ballpark gates will open at 11:10 a.m. (two hours before game time). Fans looking for alternate routes to and from American Family Field because of I-94 construction and more are advised to click here, or look at WisDOT for recommended traffic routes. WISN 12 News’ Hannah Hilyard tested routes to the ballpark amid construction.
Giveaway: All fans will receive a 2026 Milwaukee Brewers magnet schedule.
Pregame party and music: Fans can stop by the clock tower to participate in activities with the Brewers’ in-game hosts and meet the new dance crew. Mascots will also make appearances throughout the morning. Pregame entertainment will include music from DJ Stretch. The WhiskeyBelles will be playing live music at the Miller Lite Landing from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
Moment of silence: A pregame moment of silence will be held for former MLB umpire and Mequon native, Bruce Froemming.
National Anthem and Color Guard: The Milwaukee Police Department will be in charge of the Color Guard. The WhiskeyBelles will perform the National Anthem with Valkyrie, a bald eagle from the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. A giant American flag will be unfurled across the outfield and held by Brewers season seat members.
World Baseball Classic Ceremony: Members of team Venezuela, who include Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, Angel Zerpa and Nestor Corredor, and Brice Turang for team USA, will be recognized on the field for their participation in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Brewers did not say anything about Abner Uribe or other players who participated in the tournament.
Ceremonial First Pitches: Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love and Wisconsin native and Olympic gold medalist speed skater Jordan Stolz will throw out the ceremonial first pitches.
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New Food at the Ballpark: New food at the ballpark includes:
– The Alley Food Truck Park: Welcoming K&L’s BBQ, serving pulled pork and brisket sandwiches, smoked brisket burgers and loaded fries.
– 3rd Street Market Hall Annex: Adding Bebe Zito with chicken sandwiches and fries, plus a Sweets Stand featuring Bebe Zito ice cream and dirty sodas, Can-D Shop and Drip Chocolate treats.
– Fair Foods Stand: Bringing fair favorites like deep‑fried kringle, corn dogs, cream puffs, nachos on a stick and funnel cake fries to the ballpark.
Opening Day Beer at the J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard: The Grand Slamber Ale, an easy-drinking amber brewed in the Crew’s pilot system, featuring caramel malts for a smooth, sweet malt profile balanced by light grapefruit hop aroma, will be on tap throughout 2026 Opening Weekend. The J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard will open at 11:10 a.m. on Opening Day, with first-come, first-served service for ticketed guests. Beverage purchases made at the Tap Room are allowed to be taken throughout the ballpark.
Postgame premiere of “Ueck” Documentary: Fans attending Thursday’s game should stay for the final out. Afterwards, a 20-minute sneak peek of the upcoming “Ueck” documentary. The documentary on Bob Uecker will premiere on April 16 at the Milwaukee Film Festival.
Roof for Game Day: The roof at American Family Field will likely be closed.
Free Chick-fil-A: According to the restaurant chain, Brewers fans can enjoy a free Chick-fil-A original chicken sandwich by wearing Brewers gear at any Chick-fil-A in southeast Wisconsin on March 26, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
How to Watch the Brewers: Fans can watch the Brewers this season on cable, antenna, or Brewers TV. Exact channel information will be announced on Opening Day, and when carrier deals are finalized, the Brewers will share the information. Click here for more information and to sign up.
Brewers Team Store: Opening Day merchandise will be available in the Brewers team store when gates open at 11:10 a.m. The store will be open on non-game days, Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Milwaukee is off on Friday, then they’ll finish their 3-game series against the White Sox Saturday and Sunday before hosting the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series at home, starting on Monday.
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