Milwaukee’s sports calendar just got a jolt of real-life coordination. With the Brewers finishing off a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, Oct. 15, the city suddenly found itself staring at World Series baseball - and the Bucks responded fast.
On Friday, the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks announced their home opener against the Bulls on Friday, Oct. 23 will tip off at 3 p.m. Central time instead of 7 p.m. That move puts the game on the same day as Game 1 of the World Series, which will be hosted by the Brewers.
“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,” the Bucks wrote in a statement on social media.
They followed that up with a fuller message saluting the organization’s run. “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 statement continued. “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.”
MLB has not yet officially announced the start time for the Brewers’ first World Series game since 1982, though it’s expected to land in primetime nationally.
The earlier tipoff could also create a rare chance for a few fans with enough money and energy to catch both Milwaukee teams on the same day.
The Bucks, who won the championship in 2021, open their home schedule against Chicago, then head to Philadelphia the next day, Oct. 24, to face the 76ers.
And while the Bucks will be at Fiserv Forum, the center of attention in Milwaukee will be across the city. On that day, the Brewers host either the Cleveland Guardians or Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the World Series.
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