Milwaukee Bucks Reveal Full Slate of Events and Promotions to Tip Off 2024-25 Season

MILWAUKEE (Oct. 18, 2024) – The Milwaukee Bucks are counting down to their 2024-25 season opener with new events and promotions during Tipoff Week, which gets underway on Sunday.

The Bucks will open the 2024-25 season on Wednesday, Oct. 23 when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center at 6:30 p.m. CT. Milwaukee will then host the Chicago Bulls for its home opener on Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. at Fiserv Forum. Limited single-game tickets are still available at www.bucks.com/tickets.

A full rundown of events and promotions planned for Tipoff Week is below. More details are available at www.bucks.com/tipoff.

Tipoff Week

• Tipoff Week opens on Sunday, Oct. 20, with the Bucks’ Open Scrimmage at Fiserv Forum. The scrimmage tips off at 10 a.m. with doors opening to fans at 9 a.m. Limited free general admission tickets are still available at www.bucks.com/scrimmage.
• Fans are encouraged to celebrate NBA Jersey Day on Monday, Oct. 21, by wearing their favorite Bucks jerseys. An expanded selection of Bucks jerseys is available at the Bucks Pro Shops at Fiserv Forum and Bayshore Mall, as well as online at www.shop.bucks.com.
• On Wednesday, Oct. 23, The MECCA Sports Bar & Grill will transform into Game Watch Central presented by Jägermeister as the Bucks open the regular season at the 76ers. Watch party festivities will begin at 6 p.m. CT with members of Bucks Entertainment and fan giveaways, including a pair of tickets to the Bucks’ home opener on Oct. 25.
• During the Bucks-Brooklyn Nets game in Brooklyn on Sunday, Oct. 27, the Bucks will host Tips for Tipoff Watch Parties presented by Michelob ULTRA and Jägermeister at select local bars. Gratuity will be covered for all patrons through the first half of the game, and fans can enjoy drink specials and giveaways beginning at 4:30 p.m. CT at Steny’s Lake Country (N29W24483 Water Rd., Pewaukee) and Milwaukee’s 3rd St. Market Hall (275 W. Wisconsin Ave.). More information about the Bucks Bar Network, presented by Michelob ULTRA, is available at www.bucks.com/bars.

Home Opener – Bucks vs. Bulls – Friday, Oct. 25

• Limited tickets are still available for the Bucks home opener against the Bulls on Oct. 25 at www.bucks.com/tickets. To secure tickets for every Bucks home game this season, visit www.bucks.com/superpass.
• Fans attending the Bucks’ home opener will see a unique variety of in-game entertainment, beginning with a special national anthem performance by Joe Everson, the first and only singing action painter in the United States. Everson will also be on the concourse during the game to live paint a portrait of Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee native and national recording artist Trevis Romell will also join Bucks Beats for player introductions.
• Friday’s halftime entertainment will feature Wisconsin native and World Record-holding magician Joshua Jay, performing at his first-ever NBA game. Jay is the 2020 Magician of the Year and holds a Guinness World Record in card magic.

Retail Updates

• A new lululemon and Bucks cobrand kiosk shop is open on the Main Concourse at Section 108. The Bucks and lululemon collaborated to build a new space for the shop. lululemon’s high-quality Bucks collection will continue to grow this season and is exclusively available in-arena at the new concourse kiosk or the Bucks Pro Shop at Fiserv Forum.
• The lululemon and Bucks concourse kiosk will celebrate its grand opening on Friday, Oct. 25, during the first Bucks home game. Fans can receive special co-branded packaging while supplies last.
• The Bucks In Six brand will have a new collaboration with Wild Collective, available exclusively in the Bucks Pro Shop at Fiserv Forum. This collection includes custom designs created for the Bucks Pro Shop that represents the city of Milwaukee and its unique culture.
• Nike On Court products, including the on-court jackets and shooting shirts worn by the Bucks during warmups, are available in-store and online at www.shop.bucks.com.

 

Community

• Beginning Monday, Oct. 21, fans can look for “Tracks of Kindness” throughout the Milwaukee community. In partnership with BMO, Kwik Trip, Palermo’s and Wendy’s, the Bucks will create surprise-and-delight moments throughout Milwaukee to promote kindness and community spirit. Highlights from the program will be posted on Bucks social media accounts.
• The Bucks and Milwaukee Downtown are teaming up to light select Milwaukee-area businesses green at night for the first two Bucks games on Oct. 23 and 25. Bucks flags will also be flown on select bridges in downtown Milwaukee through Nov. 2.

Deer District

• The MECCA Sports Bar & Grill:  The MECCA is located in the heart of Deer District, directly across from Fiserv Forum, and is the place to be on gameday. The 42-foot-wide ultra-high-definition screen will make fans feel like they’re at the game. Swing by The MECCA with your crew and enjoy gameday specials, including $6 Michelob ULTRA, $8 Kona Big Wave, $6 NUTRL hard seltzer and $6 Cutwater cans for the season opener on Thursday, Oct. 26. For more information, visit www.themeccamke.com.
• GATHER: This fresh, modern space overlooking the plaza at Fiserv Forum is perfect to host special events, including Bucks watch parties. For more information, email events@deerdistrict.com.
• The Trade Hotel: The Trade Hotel Milwaukee is located in the heart of downtown adjacent to Fiserv Forum. This Marriott Autograph Collection® property is The Official Hotel of Deer District, offering 207 luxurious rooms and suites plus destination dining with a rooftop restaurant and lounge boasting stunning city views. For more information, visit www.thetradehotel.com.
• Bublr Bikes: Milwaukee’s nonprofit bike share program has installed two bike stations near the intersections of W. Juneau Ave. and N. 5th St. across from Fiserv Forum and at N. Vel R. Phillips Ave. and W. Highland Ave. Sponsored by the We Energies Foundation, the bike stations include more than 20 bikes for fans to use to get to and from Deer District. For more information, visit www.bublrbikes.org.
• Deer District has numerous locations to eat and drink, including The Beer Garden, Drink Wisconsinbly Pub, Good City Brewing, Insomnia Cookies, The New Fashioned and Fat Tuesday. Visit www.deerdistrict.com for more information.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.