Milwaukee may boast a metropolitan vibe with its skyline and more than 594,000 residents, but it's got a small-town feel and affordability that continually draws new residents in.
Milwaukee houses for sale are a great thing to come by in an area that embraces history and tradition but also offers up a bustling nightlife, award-winning restaurants, lakefront museums, and thriving music and arts scene. The cost of living here is also lower than the national average.
Sports fans will love the area, too, as cheering for your favorite team is a year-round endeavor. Two major league sports teams call the metro area home, and Bleacher Report named it the Number 11 Best City to be A Sports Fan. And of course, Green Bay is only about two hours away by car, if you're into a little sport called football, too.
So, what will sports fans love about the great city of Milwaukee? Let's get into the details.
The Big Two
The MLB's Milwaukee Brewers play at American Family Field, which has a unique fan-shaped retractable roof that allows for game play no matter the weather.
The field's expansive parking lots are almost always packed prior to the start of the games, offering up the quintessential tailgating experience with good old-fashioned grilling and drinking. The Brewers are actually named for the city's association with the brewing industry.
The Brewers' only World Series appearance came in 1982, and they are one of only six current MLB teams that have never won the World Series.
Famed Brewer players include Hank Aaron, Robin Yount, and Bud Selig.
The Milwaukee Bucks are part of the NBA, founded in 1968 and have had famed players such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob Dandridge, Sidney Moncrief, Ray Allen, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Bucks are the only team to have won a championship in both the Eastern and Western conference. In 2021 they became the NBA Champions.
It's pretty impressive for a franchise that most people in the NBA would consider a small-market team. However, call the Milwaukee Bucks small-market at your own risk. You would never know it from the fervor of the fans, as was on display during the 2021 NBA championships. These crowds love their Bucks team, and Giannis remains a fan-favorite, especially after he won the league MVP in 2020.
Meanwhile, the popular Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball team also plays its games at Fiserv Forum, the home of the Bucks; Marquette's campus is about a mile away
As Well As Many Other Teams
The Milwaukee Wave is the longest-running professional indoor soccer franchise in the United States, and the Milwaukee Torrent is a National Premier Soccer League.
The Milwaukee Admirals hockey team was originally founded as an amateur team, but have been the top affiliate of the NHL Nashville Predators since the team's inception.
Plenty of Places to Watch
Milwaukee is rife with sports bars to hang out in for relaxing and enjoying the game.
Champion's Pub on Bartlett Avenue is a casual neighborhood hangout where you can play shuffleboard, four square, or bags. It also has a covered deck that's open in the summer.
Fire Pit Sports Bar & Grill is part of the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino and hosts free music and comedians as well as showing sporting events.
The Highbury Pub is open for all things soccer, named for the Arsenal Stadium in Highbury, North London.
Jack's American Pub on Brady Street has free shuttles to every Brewers game, drink specials during the games of Wisconsin-based teams, and bus trips to Lambeau Field with their sister bar, Milwaukee Brat House, to cheer on the Packers.
The Old World Third Street Entertainment District is a hub of activity given its close proximity to concert venues, sports arenas, and plenty of bars and eateries.
Well, you asked! Milwaukee is a sports fan's haven, and even though you do have to drive a bit to see the Green Bay Packers play, it's still a city where you have general access to the major sports played in the United States. From baseball to basketball to nearby football, plus all the bars and grills from which you can watch your games, Milwaukee is really a happening city for sports nuts!
