Bucks move home opener to accommodate Brewers' World Series game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 11:29 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
The Milwaukee Bucks have rescheduled their home opener against the Chicago Bulls to 3 p.m. CT on October 23, allowing fans to attend both the NBA game and the Brewers' World Series opener later that evening. The Brewers are hosting their first World Series game in 44 years against the Tampa Bay Rays, creating a once-in-a-generation sports day for Milwaukee. The Bucks made this adjustment to avoid a conflict for local supporters, recognizing the significance of the Brewers' accomplishment after their recent sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. This schedule change reflects the unique relationship between the teams and the city, allowing fans to celebrate both events.
- •Bucks' game against Bulls starts at 3 p.m. CT on October 23.
- •Brewers play their first World Series game since 1982 at 7 p.m. CT.
- •The move avoids overlap between the two major sporting events.
- •Milwaukee fans can potentially attend both the NBA and World Series games.
- •Brewers seek their first championship against the Rays.
- 11:29 AMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee changed its NBA schedule because the Brewers created a once-in-a-generation Friday
"The Bucks moved their home opener four hours earlier, giving Milwaukee fans a remarkable opportunity to celebrate two major sporting events in one afternoon and evening.
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