The Milwaukee Brewers are going to the World Series. I repeat, the Milwaukee Brewers are going to the World Series.
This is not a drill.
The Brewers are taking on the Tampa Bay Rays, starting Friday, Oct. 23, with Game 1 at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
In this year's playoffs, the Brewers got to bypass the wild-card series and advance straight to the best-of-five National League Division Series. Milwaukee beat the San Diego Padres in the NLDS in four games.
For the second year in a row, the Crew faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Championship Series. While L.A. swept Milwaukee last year, Milwaukee swept the Dodgers this time.
This is the Brewers' first trip to the Fall Classic since 1982. Both Milwaukee and Tampa Bay are vying for a first World Series championship.
Here's your guide to the World Series, whether you were lucky enough to score a ticket to American Family Field, attending a watch party or tuning in:
Who will the Milwaukee Brewers play in the World Series?
The Brewers will face the Tampa Bay Rays in the best-of-seven series.
The Rays took down the Cleveland Guardians, four games to two, in the American League Championship Series to advance.
As the team with the National League's best regular-record, the Brewers will have the home-field advantage, hosting Games 1, 2 and, if needed, 6 and 7.
Brewers World Series schedule, game times vs the Rays
- Game 1: Friday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., American Family Field
- Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., American Family Field
- Game 3: Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m., Tropicana Field
- Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m., Tropicana Field
- Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Tropicana Field
- Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m., American Family Field
- Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m., American Family Field
What's the Brewers' roster for the World Series?
The Brewers' roster won't be available until sometime Friday, Oct. 23.
Tickets for the Brewers vs Rays World Series games at American Family Field
Single-game tickets to the World Series at American Family Field appear to be sold out on the Brewers' website.
They may be available on secondary-market sites, like StubHub. Though, prices are looking stubbornly high.
What time do American Family Field parking lots and gates open for the Brewers vs Rays World Series?
Parking lots will open at 3 p.m. and the ballpark's gates will open at 4 p.m., according to the Brewers' website.
Postseason parking for Brewers vs Rays series; transportation to American Family Field
"Due to large crowds, we encourage fans to purchase parking in advance to guarantee a parking spot onsite at American Family Field. Only fans with game tickets will be permitted to park on the premises," the Brewers' website said.
According to the site, during the single-game ticket-ordering process, advance parking passes can be purchased if they're still available. Payment is credit card-only. Single-game parking is delivered digitally and is accessible via the MLB Ballpark app. Confirmed ticket-holders for future games can purchase advanced parking passes by visiting or calling the ticket office before game day.
Info on alternate ways to get to the ballpark − like shuttles, rideshare and public transit − can be found here.
Violent Femmes to play pregame concert ahead of World Series Game 1
Just ahead of Game 1, the Violent Femmes – arguably the most accomplished band to come out of Milwaukee – will perform a pregame concert inside AmFam Field from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. First pitch is slated for 7 p.m.
All Game 1 ticket-holders have access to the concert.
Brewers stadium bag policy
Single-compartment 9-inch x 5-inch x 2-inch or smaller bags, clear single-compartment 12-inch x 12-inch x 6-inch or smaller bags, and one-gallon clear resealable bags will be allowed into the ballpark.
For the complete bag policy, go to brewers.com/Security.
Where to watch Brewers vs Rays in the World Series; what channel are Brewers World Series games on?
All the games air on Fox and Fox Deportes and can be streamed on Fox One or Fox Sports apps.
Fubo also offers a free trial for new subscribers.
Stream the World Series on Fubo
Where to listen to Brewers vs Rays in the World Series
You can listen to the game via the Brewers Radio Network, including flagship station AM-620 WTMJ. Here's a list of the radio stations.
It's also available via ESPN Radio and Univision’s TUDN Radio.
Milwaukee-area World Series watch parties
These are some of the notable World Series watch parties happening across the Milwaukee area.
The Brewers will host watch parties for Games 3 and 4. Like Game 4 of the NLCS, these parties will be held inside American Family Field. Tickets are sold out but are available on secondary-market sites.
Watch party info for the if-necessary Game 5 would be announced later.
More: Some fans left frustrated amid scramble for Brewers watch party tickets
Buy Game 3 and 4 watch party tickets
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Brewers vs Rays; everything to know about World Series Games 1 and 2
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