What to know before Milwaukee Brewers’ Opening Day

Jul 9, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; The Milwaukee Brewers celebrate a walk-off single by center fielder Jackson Chourio during the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

By Ellie Bourdo

March 25, 2026

As the cold subsides, Brewers fans can finally emerge from hibernation.

The Milwaukee Brewers kick off their 2026 regular season on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox.

Here’s a preview of what to expect on Opening Day:

When and where?

The team plays at 1:10 p.m. at American Family Field. Those planning on attending the game should account for longer travel times, as I-94 construction is ongoing.

Tickets are available online at brewers.com/Tickets or in-person at the AmFam Field Box Office.

Where to watch

The Brewers have changed their broadcasting options this year. Games will be available for streaming on Brewers.TV for $99.99 a season.

Ten games, including Opening Day, will be available for free on Fox in Milwaukee on Channel 6. Details on cable and satellite packages are set to be announced on Thursday.

Who’s pitching?

Jacob Misiorowski (aka the Miz) will be taking the mound as the starting pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers. Shane Smith, a former Brewers prospect, will be starting for the Chicago White Sox.

Who’s new to the team?

While the majority of the team’s roster was around in 2025, the Brewers have added a few new names this season.

For Opening Day, names to know include right-handed pitcher Brandon Sproat, right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford, left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison, left-handed pitcher Ángel Zerpa, third baseman Luis Rengifo, infielder David Hamilton, and catcher and designated hitter Gary Sánchez.

What’s new at American Family Field?

It’s been a busy off-season at American Family Field, with many updates for fans this year.

The stadium will feature a variety of new food stands, including Fair Foods, Bebe Zito, and Alley Food Truck Park. The stands offer a variety of unique bites, like a deep-fried kringle, dirty sodas, and chicken ice cream.

Updates have also been made to the right-field playground, and an outdoor plaza will be available this summer, featuring mini-gold, a beer garden, and more.

Additionally, the MLB will debut the Automatic Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system. Teams will be able to challenge ball-strike calls, with an animated replay being shown in real time on the American Family Field videoboard and on the TV broadcast.

Who’s throwing the first pitch?

Green Bay Packers Quarterback Jordan Love and Wisconsin native two-time Olympic gold medalist, speedskater Jordan Stolz are both set to throw the first pitch on Opening Day.

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Ellie Bourdo

Ellie Bourdo is UpNorthNews’ newsletter editor. A Wisconsin native, she was born and raised in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in journalism and Spanish. In her free time, Ellie enjoys spending time with family and friends on the lake or at the ski hill. Have a story tip? Reach Ellie at [email protected]. For local reporting in Wisconsin that connects the dots, from policy to people, sign up for UpNorthNews’ "news of the day” email newsletter.

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