The city of Milwaukee is witnessing an unprecedented surge of enthusiasm as the Brewers prepare for their first World Series home games since 1982. Although the Tampa Bay Rays will host Games 3 and 4 of the series, the Brewers have created a unique experience by inviting fans to gather at their home stadium to watch the games on a large screen. These watch parties have attracted more than 31,000 attendees each, with tickets priced at $15. On the secondary market, prices have surged, with resale tickets starting at $168 as of Friday morning.

This strong communal support highlights the deep connection between the city and a team that has yet to secure a World Series championship. Logan Henderson, the Brewers’ starting pitcher for Saturday’s game in Milwaukee, shared his perspective on this historic moment. A former Houston Astros fan, Henderson first attended a World Series game in 2017 when he was 15 years old.

“My parents had always said, if we were fortunate enough to be able to watch them go to the World Series, we’re going to do everything we can to get there,” Henderson said, reflecting on his early experiences as a spectator. “I was blessed that my parents got tickets to go to the games.” He described the transition from fan to player as surreal, underscoring the emotional weight of competing on the world’s biggest baseball stage.

Henderson’s inaugural World Series outing was Game 4 in 2017, when the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Astros, though that game would later be overshadowed by the dramatic events of the series. Notably, the Dodgers squandered two four-run leads in that contest, eventually tying the score with three runs in the ninth inning before ultimately falling in the 10th. Henderson remarked on how true the excitement was in what many consider a chaotic and unforgettable game.

As Milwaukee rallies around the Brewers, the fervent support both inside the stadium and at these large watch parties captures the city’s desire to witness the team’s first-ever World Series title. The energy underscores the significance of this moment for both the city and its long-suffering fan base.