The Milwaukee Brewers’ trip to the World Series is proving to be slightly awkward for the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Bucks had their home opener scheduled for Oct. 23, which also happens to be the same day as Game 1 of the World Series. In a statement, the Bucks said they were “proud” to move their home opener to 3 p.m. local time so as not to coincide with the Brewers’ World Series opener.
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. https://t.co/obn3plfapn
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) October 16, 2026
Needless to say, the Bucks were not expecting this to be a problem when the schedule came out. It was certainly a possibility, but there even had to be some doubts about the outcome when they came up against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Those questions were put aside when they swept the Dodgers in four games.
In a certain sense, the change signifies how far the Bucks have fallen as an attraction. Expectations are not high this year after the offseason trade of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Five years ago, the Bucks won a championship, but every player who was a part of that team is now gone.
