Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy and his team will host Milwaukee’s first World Series game in 44 years.
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Bucks have moved their 2026-27 regular season home opener against the Chicago Bulls from 7 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, in celebration of the Milwaukee Brewers hosting World Series Game 1 later that evening. The Bucks worked with the NBA to make the schedule change possible and create a memorable day for Milwaukee sports fans.
We’re proud to move our home opener from 7 p.m. to 3 p.m. on 10/23 in celebration of the @Brewers hosting Game 1 of the World Series. pic.twitter.com/obn3plfapn
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) October 16, 2026
Statement by the Bucks:
“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. Congratulations to the Brewers and the entire organization on this tremendous achievement, and we’ll be cheering them on as they begin their World Series run. The Bucks are proud to move our home opener to 3 p.m. in recognition of this historic occasion and thank the NBA for making this schedule change possible.”
