Game 1 · American Family Field
7:00 PM CDT first pitch · Series opener at American Family Field
Compare the two host cities, pick the games you have tickets for, and get a day-by-day plan that follows the series.
| Milwaukee | Tampa Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballpark | American Family Field — retractable roof, famous tailgating lots | Tropicana Field — air-conditioned dome in St. Petersburg |
| October weather | Crisp and cold at night; pack layers, a hat, and gloves | Warm and humid outside, cool inside the dome |
| Where to stay | Downtown & the Historic Third Ward, ~10 min from the ballpark | Downtown St. Pete, a short ride from the Trop |
| Getting around | Free Hop streetcar downtown; most fans drive to the game | SunRunner BRT and Central Avenue Trolley to the ballpark area |
| Game-day parking | Big tailgating lots; postseason parking may need advance purchase | Surface lots surround the dome; check the Rays’ parking page |
| Beyond baseball | Lakefront Art Museum, brewery tours, the Riverwalk | Gulf beaches, the Dalí Museum, Ybor City |
Choose the games you plan to attend. Your plan follows the series — Milwaukee hosts Games 1–2 and 6–7, Tampa Bay hosts Games 3–5.
Games 1, 2, 3 · 4 days · Milwaukee & Tampa Bay
7:00 PM CDT first pitch · Series opener at American Family Field
7:00 PM CDT first pitch · Last Milwaukee game before the series travels
Downtown & the Third Ward: Milwaukee Public Market, Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee Riverwalk
8:00 PM EDT first pitch · Series moves to Tropicana Field
Your plan spans both cities. The series travels between Game 2 (Oct 24) and Game 3 (Oct 26), and again after Game 5 — book flights between Milwaukee (MKE) and Tampa (TPA) around those dates.
Curated suggestions, not reservations. Confirm game times, tickets, hours, and travel before you go.

Plan a Milwaukee trip around the ballpark, lakefront art, brewery tours, the Riverwalk, and a proper Wisconsin fish fry.

Plan a Tampa Bay trip around the ballpark, the Dalí Museum, the St. Pete Pier, Gulf beaches, and a night in Ybor City.