Milwaukee Bucks to start new season at home for the first time since 1984

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks open their 48th season in the NBA on Wednesday evening, October 28th with a matchup against the New York Knickerbockers. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.

The Bucks provided the following facts about this season opener:

All fans in attendance at the game Wednesday will receive a free Bucks rally towel courtesy of BMO Harris Bank. A limited number of tickets are still available and can be purchased at the BMO Harris Bradley Center Box Office, through Ticketmaster (1-800-4NBA-TIX) or on Bucks.com.

Milwaukee Bucks prepare for regular season opener at BMO Harris Bradley Center

Reminder about new security screening procedures for Bucks games

NBA Arena Security has implemented new standards this season, with walk-through metal detectors (WTMD) serving as the primary method of fan screening at all NBA games.

In order to increase the efficiency of this important and necessary process, fans should keep the following in mind before they arrive at the arena entrance:

Milwaukee Bucks prepare for regular season opener at BMO Harris Bradley Center