MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – The Milwaukee Brewers are competing in the World Series for the first time since 1982.
The Brewers took a 3-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the Best-of-7 series with a 10-1 win on Monday night.
With all of the excitement surrounding the team, there’s plenty of questions that Brewer fans are asking ahead of the World Series.
WMTV has put together a story of frequently asked questions to help fans looking to enjoy the game.
Schedule
All games start at 7 p.m.
Brewers vs. Rays World Series: Inside American Family Field Before Game 1(WMTV)
Game 4 will take place in St. Petersburg at Tropicana Field on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
If necessary, Game 5 will take place in St. Petersburg on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Game 6 and Game 7 will potentially take place on Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31. Those two games will potentially take place at American Family Field.
Potential History
The Brewers are hoping to pull off the 20th 4-0 sweep in World Series history after taking a 3-0 lead in the series.
The last team to pull off a 4-0 sweep was the San Francisco Giants, who swept the Detroit Tigers back in 2012.
Who’s doing good this World Series?
Plenty of Brewers will be making their case for a potential World Series Most Valuable Player Award as five players are hitting over .300 for Milwaukee.
Jackson Chourio has a .571 batting average with eight hits, three stolen bases and two RBIs.
William Contreras is batting .538 with seven hits and three RBIs.
Sal Frelick, Christian Yelich and Brice Turang are all batting .364 this series.
Aaron Ashby has also been solid out of the bullpen for Milwaukee, pitching 3.1 scoreless innings with six strikeouts and just one hit allowed.
Watch Parties
The Brewers announced that watch parties held at American Family Field for Games 3 and 4 have been sold out.
If there is a Game 5, the Brewers said to check back for updates.
What can I bring into the stadium?
American Family Field’s bag policy allows clear, single-compartment bags 12″ x 12″ x 6″ and smaller, non-clear bags 9″ x 5″ x 2″ and smaller, or one-gallon, clear resealable bags.
Exceptions will be made for diaper bags (maximum size: 16″ x 16″ x 8″) and for ADA/medically necessary items.
Things that will not be allowed in the stadium include non-clear backpacks, non-clear drawstring bags, non-clear tote bags, laptop bags, hard or soft-sided cooler bags, non-clear purses and duffle bags.
How early can I get there?
Per MLB, gates will open for American Family Field three hours before first pitch. Parking lots will be open four hours before first pitch.
Where to park
The Brewers offer 16 parking lots with 12,000 stalls available around American Family Field.
Fans can park in Gantner, Kuenn, Thomas, Aaron, Braves 1 & 2, Cooper, Spahn, Fingers, Money, Brewers 1 & 2, American Family, Uecker and Yount.
Shuttle services from bars and restaurants are also available.
Camp Bar, Fin ‘n Feather/Flappers, Fat Daddy’s, O’Lydia’s, Oscar’s Pub & Grill, Natty Oaks, Henry Flach, Jackson’s Blue Ribbon, Paulie’s Pub, Steny’s, Redbar, Ice House, Who’s on Layton, Fourth-N-Long, Braun’s Power House, Shelby – National Tap, Field Trip, Potawatomi, Jack’s American Pub, MKE Brat House (DT & Shorewood), O’Brien’s Pub, Rounding 3rd, Blue Ribbon Pub, Who’s On Third, Spitfires on State, Vier North, Liquid Johnny’s, Brewski’s/MKE Steakhouse, J&B’s Blue Ribbon, Kelly’s Bleachers, McGinn’s, Magoo’s on the Mound, Dugout 54, Ballisteri’s, Saz’s, Ambassador Hotel, Hampton Inn + Suites, Milwaukee Food & City Tours, Brewhouse Inn & Suites/On Tap and Steny’s Pewaukee are listed under shuttle services.
Construction
I-94 East-West is under construction between 70th Street and 16th Street in Milwaukee County.
All General Mitchell Boulevard ramps will be open to use on Brewer home playoff games, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation said.
What’s new at American Family Field?
If you haven’t been to Milwaukee for a baseball game this year, there are plenty of new things to check out this year.
“The Alley” Food Truck Park offers local food options, candy, ice cream and new this year, “K&L’s BBQ” bringing authentic smokehouse flavor to the ballpark.
The UW Credit Union Plaza debuted in June 2026 and the Glove Playground, presented by Aurora Health Care has been refreshed with classic, interactive games.
The Fair Food Stands features some of Wisconsin’s best fair foods. Their menu includes deep-fried kringle, nachos on a stick, corn dogs and cream puffs.
Are tickets still available?
According to MLB.com , single-game postseason tickets are limited but available to buy. All tickets will be delivered digitally via the MLB Ballpark App within 96 hours of the game.
Tickets can be bought on Seat Geek but be on the alert for potential ticket scams.
Parking for away games
When the Brewers are down in Florida, American Family Field will play host to watch parties.
The Brewers announced that watch parties will be held at American Family Field on Monday, Oct. 26 and Tuesday, Oct. 27 for Games Three and Four.
General parking will cost $10, while preferred parking will cost $15. Parking lots will open at 4:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.
Merchandise
The Brewers announced that the team stores at American Family Field were closed on Thursday due to unprecedented demand for World Series merchandise.
Brewers official World Series Gear is flying off the racks since the Crew clinched its first World Series appearance in 44 years.(WMTV)
Both team stores, located at the Left-Field Gate, and Home Plate Gate, will remain closed Friday morning, but will reopen to ticketed fans when the ballpark gates open for Game 1 of the World Series on Friday.
What things were like in 1982
The last time the Brewers were in the World Series was 1982, and a lot has changed since then.
“Physical” by Olivia Newton-John was the No. 1 song of the year, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was the highest grossing film and a movie ticket cost just a $1.50.
A lot has changed in baseball since the last Brewers World Series appearance.
For starters, the Brewers were in the American League, led by AL MVP Robin Yount. The Brewers went on to face their eventual NL Central rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, in the World Series.
Back in 1982 though, there was no Central Division as both the American League and National League were split up by Eastern and Western Conferences.
Residing with the Brewers in the AL East were the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays, Cleveland Indians, now known as the Cleveland Guardians, and Detroit Tigers.
The AL West consisted of the Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Oakland Athletics and the California Angels, now known as the Los Angeles Angels.
Back in 1982, the playoff format was a lot harder to qualify for as four teams, each division winner, made the postseason. In 2026, 14 teams made the postseason.
The Brewers got past the Angels 3-2 in a best-of-five series in the ALCS.
Milwaukee faced St. Louis, the winner of the NL East in the World Series. St. Louis won Game 7 to win the series 4-3 over the Brewers.
St. Louis won the NL East that year over the Philadelphia Phillies, Montreal Expos, now the Washington Nationals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs and New York Mets.
The Cardinals swept the Atlanta Braves, the winner of the NL West, in the NLCS. Atlanta won the NL West over the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds.
Milwaukee’s opponent for the 2026 World Series wasn’t even a team back in 1982. The Tampa Bay Rays became a franchise in 1998.
Other teams that became franchises after the last Brewers’ World Series appearance include the Colorado Rockies (1993), Miami Marlins (1993) and Arizona Diamondbacks (1998).
The Brewers were owned at the time by Bud Selig, who later became commissioner of Major League Baseball.
Bug Selig’s family sold the Brewers to current owner Mark Attanasio back in September 2004 for an estimated $223 million.
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