Milwaukee mayor provides excuse for Bucks, Brewers fans on game day
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced an unofficial excuse letter for Bucks and Brewers fans on October 23. The letter encourages employers and educators to allow flexibility for fans attending the Bucks' home opener against the Chicago Bulls and the Brewers' Game 1 in the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Bucks game starts at 3 p.m., with the Brewers' game scheduled for 7 p.m. The mayor's message reinforces the importance of these games for the Milwaukee community, as the Brewers return to the World Series for the first time since 1982.
- •Milwaukee's mayor encourages flexibility for fans on October 23.
- •Bucks host the Chicago Bulls at 3 p.m. at Fiserv Forum.
- •Brewers play Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series at 7 p.m.
- •Mayor's letter aims to boost attendance for both events.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee mayor writes excuse note for Bucks, Brewers fans
"Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson shared an excuse letter encouraging bosses and teachers to let Bucks and Brewers fans leave early Friday.
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