Where To Watch The Brewers Without Breaking The Bank
From Deer District to a West Allis beer garden, Milwaukee-area businesses are hosting free watch parties.
Milwaukee Brewers flags on the Wisconsin Avenue bridge. Photo by Jeramey Jannene.
You don’t need to spend four figures to watch the Milwaukee Brewers play in the World Series with thousands of your closest friends.
Tickets for the first two games at American Family Field are commanding astronomical prices on the resale market, with even the cheapest seats costing more than $2,000.
But there is a much cheaper way to experience the excitement of the Brewers’ first World Series appearance in 44 years.
More Milwaukee-area businesses and entertainment districts are hosting free watch parties, many with giant outdoor screens, food and drink specials and plenty of fellow fans.
The Brewers will host the Tampa Bay Rays for Game 1 on Friday, Oct. 23, and Game 2 on Saturday, Oct. 24. Both games begin at 7 p.m. and will be televised on Fox.
The series then shifts to Tampa Bay for Games 3 and 4 on Monday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 27, also at 7 p.m.
The Brewers are even hosting watch parties at American Family Field for those road games, but tickets to watch the stadium’s giant scoreboard sold out in less than 30 minutes. Resale tickets are already commanding substantially more than their original $15 price.
Fortunately, there are plenty of places where admission remains free.
Here’s a selection of Milwaukee-area watch parties:
And don’t forget to get your free Miller Lite on Friday.
Outdoor Watch Parties
Deer District – 1134 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.
The plaza outside Fiserv Forum, best known for hosting thousands of Milwaukee Bucks fans during the team’s 2021 championship run, will become a Brewers gathering place.
The Deer Garden will show the World Series games on its large outdoor screen, with free admission. Bars and restaurants throughout the Deer District are also offering promotions.
Friday will be an especially busy day in the entertainment district. The Bucks host the Chicago Bulls at 3 p.m. for their home opener, followed by the Brewers at 7 p.m.
Kegel’s Inn – 5901 W. National Ave., West Allis
Just a mile from American Family Field, the century-old German restaurant is hosting free watch parties for every World Series game in its outdoor beer garden.
A giant screen will show the games, while the kitchen serves bratwurst, soft pretzels, cheese curds and other German favorites. Beer will also be available for purchase.
Seating is primarily first-come, first-served, with a limited number of table reservations available.
Third Ward Beer Garden – 147 N. Broadway
Catalano Square will become the center of a two-day World Series block party on Friday and Saturday.
Menomonee Street will close between Broadway and Milwaukee Street, creating additional room for fans. The free event will include giant video screens, food trucks, beverages and entertainment.
The beer garden will be open from noon to 11 p.m. both days.
Bayshore – The Yard – 5800 N. Bayshore Dr., Glendale
The outdoor gathering space at Bayshore will host free, family-friendly watch parties for every World Series game. Fans can grab food from surrounding restaurants and watch the action outdoors.
Nomad World Pub – 1401 E. Brady St.
The popular Brady Street soccer bar is getting into baseball, showing World Series games on its giant outdoor Brady Beach screen. The games will be shown with sound, and food and drink specials will be offered.
Boone & Crockett – 818 S. Water St.
The Walker’s Point bar will show games on its outdoor patio Jumbotron and inside the bar, with additional viewing opportunities at the adjoining Cooperage for select games.
The Elbow Room – 2850 N. Brookfield Rd., Brookfield; 1221 Wauwatosa Rd., Cedarburg
The bar’s Brookfield location will offer an outdoor parking lot party, while the Cedarburg location will show games on a giant screen. The business is also promoting a giveaway for two Game 6 tickets, or a $3,000 cash alternative if the series ends before then.
Bars and Restaurants
Bavarian Bierhaus – 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale
It’s not just admission that’s free at the Bavarian Bierhaus. The restaurant is offering complimentary amber Festbier during World Series games in its Bier Hall, along with special food offerings.
Lowlands Restaurants – Multiple Locations
Cafe Benelux (346 N. Broadway), Cafe Hollander Downer (2608 N. Downer Ave.), Centraal Grand Café & Tappery (2306 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.) and Buckatabon Tavern & Supper Club (7700 Hardwood Ave., Wauwatosa) are hosting watch parties.
The restaurant group is offering buy-one-get-one-free beers from its Lowlands Brewing Collaborative starting at 5 p.m., along with double loyalty points. The restaurants plan to remain open until the games end.
Central Waters – 1037 W. Juneau Ave.
The church-turned-brewery will be the perfect place to pray for a Brewers victory. Central Waters will have the game on its projector and be offering $1 off full beer pours and $4 tallboy cans of Grand Slam Lager.
Ope! Brewing Co. – 6751 W. National Ave., West Allis
The brewery will show every World Series game, opening at 7 p.m. for the first two games. Draft beers will be half price for 10 minutes following every Brewers run.
4th Base – 5117 W. National Ave.
The longtime sports bar is hosting watch parties Friday and Saturday beginning at 6:30 p.m., with food, drinks and raffles. Fans can mingle with people headed to the game, as the bar is only a short walk from the ballpark.
Steny’s Tavern & Grill – 800 S. 2nd St.
The Walker’s Point sports bar will host watch parties throughout the World Series, with food and drink specials. Similar to 4th Base, fans will be among people headed to the game.
O’Lydia’s Bar and Grill – 338 S. 1st St.
The Walker’s Point bar is hosting parties for every game, with free shots for every Brewers run, $5 brat combos and $20 appetizer platters.
Natty Oaks – 11505 W. National Ave., West Allis
The sports bar will host watch parties for every game, with specials including $3 drinks, $1 wings and $7 smashburgers.
Moran’s Pub – 912 Milwaukee Ave., South Milwaukee
Moran’s will host block parties for Game 2 on Saturday and Game 4 on Tuesday. Both begin at 7 p.m.
Champion’s Pub – 2417 N. Bartlett Ave.
The East Side neighborhood bar will host indoor and outdoor watch parties throughout the World Series, with food, drinks and fire pits.
The Argo – 334 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay
The bar will show every game on its big screen, with food and drinks available.
Fans should check with individual establishments for capacity restrictions and event updates.
And for those who would rather watch from the couch, the entire World Series will be broadcast free over the air on Fox.
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