Milwaukee Brewers Advance to the 2026 World Series

The Milwaukee Brewers have punched their ticket to the World Series for the first time since 1982, preparing to face the Tampa Bay Rays in a series starting on October 23, 2026.

The Milwaukee Brewers team achieved a first since 1982 by participating in the 2026 World Series. The team will face the Tampa Bay Rays on October 23, 2026. While there are no UW-Madison alumni players on the roster, many graduates serve in the organization's business, marketing, and operations units.

Senior Director of Marketing Emily Bremer manages digital operations and fan engagement, while Business Operations President Rick Schlesinger oversees finance and stadium operations. Additionally, UW-Madison journalism graduate and sports writer Curt Hogg covers the team for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The text also highlights the historical contribution of UW-Madison graduate Allan 'Bud' Selig, who founded the modern Milwaukee Brewers franchise in 1970 and later served as Major League Baseball commissioner.