Sports & Entertainment
News and developments in Milwaukee’s sports and entertainment industries, from team ownership to event venues.
Summerfest attendance this year was far below pre-pandemic levels
Total attendance for Summerfest 2022 was 445,611, according to its producer, Milwaukee World Festival Inc. That’s an 8.8% increase compared to attendance of 409,386 in 2021, but far below pre-pandemic levels for the festival.
Roof collapses at New Berlin sports complex during heavy rains Tuesday
A 153,000-square-foot indoor sports complex at 5335 Racine Ave. in New Berlin saw a large part of its roof collapse on Tuesday night during a flash flood warning.
Summerfest returns to the summer
The opening weekend of the "world's largest music festival" is well under way, bringing large crowds, live entertainment and a lineup of local food and beverages to the Henry Meier Festival Park on Milwaukee's lakefront.
Brewers president of business operations discusses expensive reality of ballpark upgrades
The Milwaukee Brewers have been in the news lately, not just because they are tied for first place in the NL Central division. Much of the chatter surrounds the future of their home, 21-year-old American Family Field. What will it take to keep the ballpark operating in good condition for years to come, and who will foot the bill?
Sheboygan County golf course sold for $1.6 million
An 18-hole executive golf course in rural Sheboygan County has been sold for $1.6 million.
Commentary: Brewers should consider development near ballpark
It’s interesting to see Milwaukee County Board Supervisor Peter Burgelis call for the district that oversees American Family Field...
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Summerfest adds Potawatomi Hotel & Casino as sponsor
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino has agreed to a multi-year sponsorship deal with Summerfest operator Milwaukee World Festivals Inc.
Badgers to play basketball at American Family Field in November
While the Milwaukee Brewers hope to play baseball at American Family Field well into October this year, the Wisconsin Badgers are making plans to play basketball there in November.
Around Town: GRAEF celebrates grand ‘reopening’ at The Avenue
Milwaukee-based engineering firm GRAEF-USA Inc. recently showed off its new office headquarters to clients, associates and elected officials during...
County Board member pitches study of potential entertainment district east of American Family Field
A Milwaukee County Board supervisor wants the stadium district that oversees American Family Field to work with the city of Milwaukee and village of West Milwaukee to study the possibility of converting 82 acres of surface parking lots east of the stadium into a mixed-use entertainment district.
