LIVE: Brewers World Series Game 1 Friday, what fans need to know

MILWAUKEE - Today's the day, Milwaukee. The Brewers face the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series at American Family Field. Here's everything you need to know Friday.

What time is the Brewers game?

What we know:

First pitch is slated for 7 p.m. For those headed to the game, parking lots open at 3 p.m. and American Family Field gates open at 4 p.m.

First Brewers World Series tailgate group

FOX6's Nikola Junewicz met the first Brewers fans set up for a World Series tailgate, hours before parking lots even opened.

Watch World Series Game 1

How to watch:

FOX6 will carry the game in the Milwaukee market on Friday. That means if you get FOX6 over the air or through a cable or satellite provider, you'll get the game. It's also available for FOX ONE subscribers.

Join us for live, local World Series coverage all day on FOX LOCAL. The party starts at 4:30 a.m. and continues through the game, ending with two hours of post-game reaction from the team and fans.

Brewers watch party

Where to watch:

Locations throughout the Milwaukee area are hosting special viewing parties for World Series games. Tickets to the team's American Family Field watch parties for World Series road games sold out in less than 30 minutes, and they almost immediately started popping up on ticket resale websites for more than $100 per ticket – some as high as $400.

Brewers World Series: Website to find watch parties

The Brewers make their grand return to the World Series on Oct. 23. Bars and restaurants across the country are ready to open their doors to floods of fans. If you're looking for a spot close to home, 'Crewtober' founder Taylor Pipes is sharing a new tool for Brewers fans to find their own crew.

Brewers World Series Roster

Who is playing:

Manager Pat Murphy will set the starting lineup on a game-by-game basis, but the team already announced Jacob Misiorowski will start Game 1. The 26-man roster was largely unchanged from the first two rounds of the postseason – with one All-Star exception: Brandon Woodruff was added to the group, while Chad Patrick was left off.

Brewers Team Store World Series merchandise

What you can do:

The Brewers Team Stores at American Family Field saw "unprecedented demand" for World Series merchandise. The stores had to close Thursday and Friday morning to restock, the team said, before ballpark gates open for Game 1.

The Brewers Team Store has two locations inside American Family Field, one at the left-field gate and one at home plate. They're open to ticketed fans when gates open on game days until 30 minutes after the last out. On non-game days, the Brewers Team Stores are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

The Brewers Team Store will take orders over the phone, ship orders to your house and accommodate in-store pickup. Call 414-902-4750 or email TeamStore@Brewers.com.

World Series: Brewers merchandise flying off the shelves

The Brewers say the team store staff is restocking inventory and merch and will only reopen to ticketed fans when the ballpark gates open for Game 1 on Friday. But tonight, there was a rush of shoppers getting last minute gear.

Milwaukee weather forecast

What we know:

After a foggy morning, sunshine takes over and temperatures climb into the upper 60s and lower 70s Friday. The weekend looks equally pleasant, with highs around 70 degrees on Saturday.

When do the Brewers play?

Timeline:

The World Series will air on FOX and stream on FOX ONE. Join FOX6 for live, local, all-day coverage every World Series game day on FOX LOCAL.

Game 1 @ MIL: Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. CT
Game 2 @ MIL: Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. CT
Game 3 @ TB: Monday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. CT
Game 4 @ TB: Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. CT
Game 5 @ TB: Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. CT (if needed)
Game 6 @ MIL: Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. CT (if needed)
Game 7 @ MIL: Saturday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. CT (if needed)

Brewers World Series Coverage

Dig deeper:

FOX6 News has shared stories throughout the Milwaukee Brewers' postseason run. Follow the links below to read and watch more coverage of the Crew, and find complete coverage of the team here or on our YouTube channel.

The Source: Information in this story is from the Milwaukee Brewers, MLB and prior FOX6 News coverage of the World Series.

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What time is the Brewers game?

Watch World Series Game 1

Brewers Team Store World Series merchandise

When do the Brewers play?

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