Brewers will hold free watch parties for NLDS away games

It’s the Major League Baseball postseason and the Milwaukee Brewers are encouraging fans to show their support.

After earning a bye for the wild-card round, the Brewers will play the Chicago Cubs or the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series starting Oct. 3 at American Family Field.

Milwaukee will also host Game 2 of the best-of-five series on Oct. 4 and Game 5, if it’s needed, on Oct. 9.

For the two away games – Oct. 6 and Oct. 7 – the Brewers are hosting community watch parties and encouraging fans to “wear their best Brewers blue and yellow and bring the energy as postseason baseball continues,” according to a Monday, Sept. 28, news release.

The parties are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, and to arrive early to enjoy pregame activities.

Famous Racing Sausages Polish, Bratwurst, Hot Dog, Chorizo, and Italian pose with Bernie Brewer and Beer Barrel Man at the Rally for October watch party at UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Brewers fans celebrate the Crew at the Rally for October watch party at UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Brewers fans pose for photos with All-Star Corey Hart at UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Food artist Nancy Baker carves Bernie Brewer into a block of cheese at the Rally for October watch party at UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Craig Coshun and Tim Dillard, with Brewers All-Star Corey Hart, host pregame show as Brewers fans celebrate the Crew at the Rally for October watch party at UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Cheese art on display at the Rally for October watch party at UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Brewers All-Star Corey Hart greets fans as they celebrate the Crew at the Rally for October watch party at UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Top Brewers prospects Trey Ebel, Brady Ebel, Kyle Jones, Sawyer Strosnider answer questions at the Rally for October watch party at UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Top Brewers prospect Sawyer Strosnider answers questions at the Rally for October watch party at UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Top Brewers prospect Kyle Jones answers questions at the Rally for October watch party at UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Top Brewers prospect Brady Ebel answers questions at the Rally for October watch party at UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Top Brewers prospects Trey Ebel answers questions at the Rally for October watch party at UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Top Brewers prospects and brothers Trey and Brady Ebel answer questions at the Rally for October watch party at UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Brewers All-Stars Geoff Jenkins and Corey Hart answer questions at the Rally for October watch party at UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Barrelman statue at UW Credit Union Plaza at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 6

Game 3’s watch party will be held at Davidson Park, 3725 W. Juneau Ave., on the Harley-Davidson campus.

The party will be held outdoors and will feature two giant television screens, along with a DJ, tailgate games and other activities. There’ll be refreshments available from food trucks, roaming hot dog vendors and an onsite bar.

Among the activities will be a mobile arcade, sign-making, pennant-coloring, T-shirt screen printing and greeting and photo opportunities with Bernie Brewer, Barrelman, the Famous Racing Sausages and the Brewers Dance Crew.

Garrett Mitchell of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after teammate Luis Lara robbed Eugenio Suárez of a home run in the fifth inning at American Family Field on September 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Luis Lara (18) is swarmed by his teammate after hitting a game-winning RBI single during the tenth inning of their game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio circles the bases after hitting a two-out, two-run home run to tie the game during the bottom of the ninth inning against the Cubs on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at American Family Field..

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SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 23: Brice Turang #2 of the Milwaukee Brewers takes a selfie with a Little League player prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at Bowman Field on August 23, 2026 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski signs autographs for young fans Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Little League World Series Complex in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 21: Trevor Megill #29 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after striking out Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at American Family Field on August 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) is embraced by catcher William Contreras (24) as manager Pat Murphy looks on after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of their game against the Seattle Mariners Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at American Family Field in. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 15: Jacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts to the third Los Angeles Dodgers out at the end of the second inning at Dodger Stadium on August 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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Aug 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) celebrates with third base coach Matt Erickson (68) as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 13: Garrett Mitchell #5 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts to his RBI single past Edwin Diaz #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers, scoring David Hamilton #6 to tie the game 4-4, during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on August 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 09: Jake Bauers #9 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after hitting a walk-off single in the tenth inning for a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins at American Family Field on August 09, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

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Aug 9, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Luis Lara (18) saves a possible home run by Minnesota Twins third baseman Brooks Lee (22) in the sixth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

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Jul 26, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) reacts after striking out a batter in the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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Jul 19, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) reacts after hitting game winning three run home run in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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Reporters ask Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski questions during the All-Star Game festivities at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026.

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JUNE 12: Jacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after the final out of the ninth inning in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at American Family Field on June 12, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Misiorowski threw a complete game and allowed only one hit. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

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Jun 12, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) celebrate with catcher William Contreras (24) after a nine innings 6-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at American Family Field. Misiorowski (32) pitched all nine innings of the game. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JUNE 12: Jacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts as Gatorade is dumped on him after pitching a complete game of one-hit baseball against the Philadelphia Phillies at American Family Field on June 12, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

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May 19, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) high fives catcher William Contreras (24) after hitting a two run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MAY 18: Shane Drohan #55 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates after the final out of the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Zoe Davis/Getty Images)

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May 18, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) hits a one-run double against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) celebrates his walk off home run during the ninth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.

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Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) is swarmed by his teammates after hiting a walk off home run during the ninth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.

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Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) celebrates is walk off home run with third base coach Matt Erickson (68) during the ninth inning of their game against the New York Yankees Sunday, May 10, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Yankees 4-3.

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MAY 09: Jackson Chourio #11 and Garrett Mitchell #5 dump Gatorade on William Contreras #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers after hitting a walk off sacrifice fly in the tenth inning against the New York Yankees at American Family Field on May 09, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MAY 09: William Contreras #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after having Gatorade dumped on him after hitting the winning run in during the tenth inning against the New York Yankees at American Family Field on May 09, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

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Mar 29, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) reacts after hitting a three-run home run in the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) homers (1) on a fly ball to right field during the fifth inning of the Opening Day game against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday March 26, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Game 4: Wednesday, Oct. 7

There’s a chance there may be no Game 4, depending on how the series shakes out. But if there’s a game, there’ll be a watch party in downtown Greendale.

It’ll be held in the parking lot behind Dia Café, 6601 Northway, with part of Main Street shut down. It’ll similarly have two giant screens to watch the game, as well as appearances from Bernie, Barrelman, the racing sausages and 4-1-Force. Food and drinks will be available through food trucks and an onsite bar. Activities will include a mobile arcade, sign-making, pennant-coloring and DIY air freshener-crafting.