Brewers’ 2026 Opening Day: Schedule, Start Time, and TV Details
The Milwaukee Brewers open their 2026 regular season at American Family Field on Thursday, March 26. First pitch against the Chicago White Sox is set for 1:10 p.m. CT. For fans tracking Brewers 2026 Opening Day, the schedule, start time, and TV details are summarized below.
Game day specifics
The opener begins at 1:10 p.m. CT on March 26. The home series continues March 28-29, with an off-day on March 27. MLB often schedules an early off-day so postponed Opening Day ceremonies can move to the next day.
The National Weather Service forecast, as of March 23, shows a 30% chance of rain after 1 p.m. Temperatures were expected near 62 degrees and mostly cloudy. A cooler high of 39 degrees is forecast for Friday, March 27.
Starting pitchers and matchup
Milwaukee will hand the ball to Jacob Misiorowski. Misiorowski made a splash in 2025 and reached the All-Star Game after five starts. The White Sox counter with Shane Smith, a former Brewers prospect taken in the late 2024 Rule 5 draft.
Opening-day roster
Below is the projected active roster for Opening Day. Roster moves remain possible before the game.
- Catchers: William Contreras, Gary Sánchez
- First base: Andrew Vaughn, Jake Bauers
- Second base: Brice Turang
- Shortstop: Joey Ortiz
- Third base: Luis Rengifo
- Utility: David Hamilton
- Outfield: Jackson Chourio, Brandon Lockridge, Garrett Mitchell, Sal Frelick
- Designated hitter: Christian Yelich
- Starting rotation: Jacob Misiorowski, Brandon Woodruff, Chad Patrick, Brandon Sproat, Kyle Harrison
- Relief corps: Trevor Megill, Abner Uribe, Ángel Zerpa, Aaron Ashby, DL Hall, Easton McGee, Jared Koenig, Grant Anderson
Injuries and near-term call-ups
- On the injured list: Quinn Priester, Craig Yoho, Rob Zastryzny, Akil Baddoo, Steward Berroa.
- Top minor-league names to watch: Logan Henderson, Robert Gasser, Jett Williams, Jeferson Quero, Shane Drohan, Coleman Crow.
- Additional prospects: Tyler Black, Jacob Waguespack, Carlos Rodriguez.
Roster moves and acquisitions
The rotation changed this offseason. Kyle Harrison arrived from Boston in the Caleb Durbin deal. Brandon Sproat came from New York in the Peralta trade.
Ángel Zerpa joined via the Nick Mears/Isaac Collins trade. Luis Rengifo was signed as a free agent. David Hamilton was part of the Harrison trade.
Early-season schedule
After Opening Day, Milwaukee hosts Tampa Bay on March 30, 31 and April 1. The club visits Kansas City April 3-5 and Boston April 6-8. The Brewers then return home for series against Washington April 10-12 and Toronto April 14-16.
Stadium updates and fan amenities
American Family Field features several new food items this season. Expect fried kringle, cream puffs, funnel cake fries, brisket-loaded waffles and s’mores cheesecake.
The right-field playground area has been revamped. Plans are underway for an outdoor plaza and mini-golf around the ballpark perimeter. The ABS (Automatic Ball-Strike) challenge system debuts this year, allowing teams limited ball-strike reviews.
Construction along Interstate 94 near the stadium will continue for years. Travel may be slower for fans arriving before and after day games.
Tickets and broadcasting
Tickets remain available through the team website and the Brewers ticket office. Filmogaz.com advises fans to check those official outlets for availability and pricing.
Broadcast distribution has changed this year. Some channel assignments were still being finalized before Opening Day. Brewers.TV will offer streaming, and the opener will air on over-the-air stations in Wisconsin.
Promotions and ceremonies
Ceremonial first pitches will feature Jordan Love and speedskater Jordan Stolz. Promotional bobbleheads scheduled this season include Jacob Misiorowski, William Contreras and Brandon Woodruff.
Milwaukee enters 2026 after a 97-win 2025 season. The division looks competitive with additions by Chicago, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Fans can expect a lively Opening Day at American Family Field.
