Fresh off a stretch of reaching the playoffs in five of the past six years, times are mostly on the up and up in Milwaukee. The Brewers are looking to reach the World Series for the first time in 42 years this season, though folks waiting for an online Wisconsin sports betting market won’t be able to back the team.
Former Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell departed to take the same role with the Chicago Cubs this offseason, so the Brew Crew are leaning on former Padres skipper Pat Murphy to keep the club rolling along. Up-and-coming talents such as Jackson Chourio, Sal Frelick and Willy Adames are pacing the team’s high-powered lineup this year.
That talent isn’t enough alone to power much in the way of preseason hype, though. Oddsmakers at DraftKings Sportsbook list Milwaukee at +10000 to win it all in 2024 as of Monday afternoon. That 22nd in the 30-team MLB.
Themed games draw in a wide range of MLB fans. Using the Milwaukee Brewers 2024 Promotions & Events Schedule, BetWisconsin.com surveyed Brewers fans on Reddit recently to see what their favorite themed nights were. Then, we ranked the top five promotions according to their votes. We conducted this survey from March 22-25.
Milwaukee Brewers Best Theme Nights
Which Theme Nights Do Brewers Fans Love?
The top theme nights for Brewers fans in 2024 are Bark at the Park (35% of the votes), Hockey Night (28%), Miller Lite Beerpen (15%), then Trading Card Night and Yacht Rock Night (11% apiece).
The most popular promo in our Reddit survey, Bark at the Park, takes place on May 9 ahead of the Brew Crew’s 6:40 p.m. first pitch (Central time) against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Hockey Night is set for April 26 when Milwaukee hosts the New York Yankees at 7:10 p.m., with fans getting a Sal Frelick hockey jersey.
The Miller Lite Beerpen promo is held throughout the season. Fans in the eponymous area in the left-field loge bleachers receive free Brewers can holders as part of their special seats. The first one is this Friday, April 5, against the Seattle Mariners at 7:10 p.m. But if you miss it, don’t fet, because Beerpen Night happens 13 times this season.
Trading Card Night on July 9 against the Pittsburgh Pirates (7:10 first pitch) gives fans a trading card folio with their game ticket.
Lastly, Yacht Rock Night is July 26 against the Miami Marlins. It includes a Brewers captain’s hat and other special gameday events ahead of the 7:10 p.m. first pitch, rounding out what’s sure to be a memorable season in the Cream City.
For more info, check out our study of the best month for the Brewers in recent seasons.
USA Today photo via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
