{"id":122116,"date":"2025-06-22T05:56:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T05:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/122116\/"},"modified":"2025-06-22T05:56:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T05:56:19","slug":"the-milwaukee-brewers-opening-day-and-home-opener-are-near-heres-what-to-know-including-bob-uecker-tribute-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/122116\/","title":{"rendered":"The Milwaukee Brewers&#8217; Opening Day and home opener are near. Here&#8217;s what to know, including Bob Uecker tribute plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is finally here, which means the Major League Baseball season is, too.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/sports\/brewers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Milwaukee Brewers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Milwaukee Brewers<\/a> are kicking off their 2025 season this week, with Opening Day in New York against the Yankees. Their home opener is Monday, March 31 against the Kansas City Royals.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what to know about the start of the Brewers&#8217; season:<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) hits a two-run single in the ninth inning New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 9, 2023, in New York City.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/473f7c1705a4460e23b70ba66cf57aef.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) hits a two-run single in the ninth inning New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 9, 2023, in New York City.<\/p>\n<p>When is the Brewers&#8217; Opening Day?<\/p>\n<p>The Brewers will open the regular season against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium at 2:05 p.m. Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s a built-in day off on Friday in case weather postpones the opener. The series resumes Saturday and Sunday, with both games at 12:05 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Jameson Braasmka, 4, left, and Jackson Braasmka, 5, play with their foam fingers Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in the Brewers 1 lot at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The two brother love baseball and their favorite part about tailgating is the food. Ebony Cox \/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"859\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/e3fb3a9041d486223655f52f530d4f41.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jameson Braasmka, 4, left, and Jackson Braasmka, 5, play with their foam fingers Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in the Brewers 1 lot at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The two brother love baseball and their favorite part about tailgating is the food. Ebony Cox \/ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel<\/p>\n<p>When is the Brewers&#8217; home opener?<\/p>\n<p>The Brewers&#8217; home opener at American Family Field is at 1:10 p.m. Monday, March 31 against the Kansas City Royals.<\/p>\n<p>The series will continue at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 and 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 2.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/mlb.tickets.com\/?agency=MLB_MPV&amp;orgid=4&amp;pid=9482158&amp;tfl=Milwaukee_Brewers-Tickets-Brewers_Opening_Day-button-x0-Desktop-Landscape&amp;adobe_mc=MCMID=08237337600263157024272809195201501613&amp;MCORGID=A65F776A5245B01B0A490D44%40AdobeOrg&amp;TS=1742839032&amp;_gl=1*ia73pf*_gcl_au*MTc3NzQ2MjMzNS4xNzM5NTY4NzIy*_ga*MTMwMDIzNDYxNS4xNzM5NTY4NzIy*_ga_N8YFCZLYSZ*MTc0MjgzOTAzMi4zLjAuMTc0MjgzOTAzMi42MC4wLjQyNTU0NjY1MQ..#\/event\/9482158\/seatmap\/?selectBuyers=false&amp;minPrice=39.5&amp;maxPrice=311&amp;quantity=1&amp;sort=price_desc&amp;ada=false&amp;seatSelection=true&amp;onlyCoupon=true&amp;onlyVoucher=false\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:buy tickets for the home opener through the Brewers website;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">buy tickets for the home opener through the Brewers website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All spectators for the game will receive a 2025 Brewers magnetic schedule. Before the game, the Brewers are hosting a party at the pedestrian bridge with trivia, a photo booth, mascot appearances and live music and dance performances.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff (Right) celebrates with Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker (left) and Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio after a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies giving the Brewers the NL Central Division championship on Wednesday September 18, 2024 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"768\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/70db0d10c6e65be297487a300e7cfe44.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff (Right) celebrates with Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker (left) and Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio after a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies giving the Brewers the NL Central Division championship on Wednesday September 18, 2024 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis.<\/p>\n<p>Will there be a Bob Uecker tribute at the Brewers&#8217; home opener?<\/p>\n<p>Brewers icon Bob Uecker, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/sports\/mlb\/brewers\/2025\/01\/16\/the-great-brewers-radio-calls-with-bob-uecker-on-the-microphone\/75572662007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:team&#039;s voice for over 50 years;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">team&#8217;s voice for over 50 years<\/a> who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/sports\/mlb\/brewers\/2025\/01\/16\/bob-uecker-milwaukee-brewers-radio-voice-and-mr-baseball-has-died-at-age-90\/75592190007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:died in mid-January;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">died in mid-January<\/a> at 90, will be commemorated at the home opener in numerous ways.<\/p>\n<p>The team will carry a reminder of\u00a0Uecker with them every time they take to the field this season. For all games in 2025, a gold and navy plaid print patch featuring Uecker&#8217;s signature\u00a0will adorn the Brewers&#8217; uniform sleeves. The plaid is a nod to some of the iconic sports coats Uecker wore early in his broadcasting career.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>The home opener will feature Uecker&#8217;s signature on the outfield grass, a moment of silence and other special moments throughout the game.<\/p>\n<p>The Brewers are working with the Uecker family to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/sports\/mlb\/brewers\/2025\/01\/17\/brewers-will-honor-bob-uecker-with-big-celebration-sometime-in-summer\/77772081007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:host a public &quot;day of celebration&quot;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">host a public &#8220;day of celebration&#8221;<\/a> later in the summer. A permanent &#8220;Uecker Experience&#8221; is also in the works at the ballpark.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/sports\/mlb\/brewers\/2025\/02\/21\/christian-yelich-bob-uecker-tribute-custom-bat\/79468407007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Brewers&#039; Christian Yelich has a &#039;perfect tribute&#039; for Bob Uecker with a custom-designed bat;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Brewers&#8217; Christian Yelich has a &#8216;perfect tribute&#8217; for Bob Uecker with a custom-designed bat<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s new at American Family Field this season?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/sports\/mlb\/brewers\/2025\/03\/18\/milwaukee-brewers-2025-season-new-american-family-field-food-drinks\/82519078007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:New food and drink offerings;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">New food and drink offerings<\/a> are coming to American Family Field in 2025 alongside returning ballpark favorites.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>J. Leinenkugel&#8217;s Barrel Yard will have several new offerings, including specialty flatbreads.<\/p>\n<p>Concession stands around the stadium are introducing the Chicken Cordon-Brew sandwich, Maxie&#8217;s Spicy Southern chicken sandwich, Enchilada Dog, Bases Loaded Potato Dog and Smokin&#8217; Gouda Burger.<\/p>\n<p>Maxie&#8217;s Club Level will debut Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya, Maxie&#8217;s Creole Chicken Sandwich and a passion fruit and rum Hurricane Cocktail.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/sports\/mlb\/brewers\/2025\/03\/20\/milwaukee-brewers-2025-new-alley-american-family-field-food-truck-park\/82573376007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:&quot;The Alley&quot; Food Truck Park;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">&#8220;The Alley&#8221; Food Truck Park<\/a> is also coming to American Family Field this season. It will feature four food trucks serving local, nontraditional ballpark fare.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Chuchos Red Tacos will offer birria tacos, burritos, quesitacos and churros. Hidden Kitchen MKE will serve grilled ham and cheese, a Cubano sandwich, Reuben rolls and a steak sandwich. Nadi Plates offers parmesan truffle fries, pepperoni or sausage calzones and a hot Italian beef sandwich. Baron&#8217;s Gelato has a variety of gelato flavors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/sports\/mlb\/brewers\/2025\/03\/11\/milwaukee-brewers-say-10-broadcasts-will-be-available-for-free\/82268092007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Milwaukee Brewers say 10 broadcasts will be on free channels this season;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Milwaukee Brewers say 10 broadcasts will be on free channels this season<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/entertainment\/events\/2022\/04\/05\/bars-restaurants-milwaukee-brewers-game-shuttles-american-family-field\/7219320001\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bars, restaurants with shuttles to American Family Field for 2025 Milwaukee Brewers games;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Bars, restaurants with shuttles to American Family Field for 2025 Milwaukee Brewers games<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Journal Sentinel reporter Todd Rosiak contributed to this report.<\/p>\n<p>This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/sports\/mlb\/brewers\/2025\/03\/24\/brewers-opening-day-home-opener-schedule-times-uecker-tribute\/82589296007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Brewers&#039; Opening Day, home opener: Schedule, times, Uecker tribute;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Brewers&#8217; Opening Day, home opener: Schedule, times, Uecker tribute<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Spring is finally here, which means the Major League Baseball season is, too. 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