Brewers World Series food and ticket prices climb steeply since 1982
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026

As the Milwaukee Brewers return to the World Series in 2026, food and ticket prices have significantly increased from their last appearance in 1982. A hot dog at American Family Field now costs $4, nearly four times the 1982 price of $1.10, while a 16-ounce beer has surged to $13.24 from $1.60. Parking has also jumped to $44, a large increase from the $3 charged in 1982. Current ticket prices for the 2026 World Series start at $2,700, an extreme rise from the $8-$18 range seen in 1982. The price growth for concessions has outpaced inflation, raising questions about the cost of attending such events.
- •Brewers World Series last appearance was in 1982.
- •Hot dog prices rose to $4 from $1.10.
- •16-ounce beer now costs $13.24, up from $1.60.
- •Parking costs increased from $3 to $44.
- •2026 World Series tickets start at $2,700.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers World Series costs: How high have prices soared since 1982?
"In 1982, a hot dog cost $1.10, beer was $1.60 and parking was $3. The Brewers are back in the World Series, but those prices are going, going gone.
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