Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks Travel Guide: Fiserv Forum

How to Get There

• Flying In: You will fly into Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE). It is a fantastic, highly efficient mid-sized airport located just about 10 miles south of downtown, with frequent service from Southwest and Delta.

• Airport Transit: Grabbing an Uber or Lyft from the terminal is the quickest and easiest way to reach the city center, typically taking only 15 to 20 minutes. Alternatively, if you want to skip rideshares, you can take the MCTS GreenLine bus directly from the airport into downtown for a couple of dollars.

Where to Stay

Fiserv Forum is located right in downtown Milwaukee and serves as the centerpiece of the 30-acre Deer District. Staying anywhere in the downtown core or the adjacent Westown neighborhood provides incredible, highly walkable access to the arena and riverfront.

Budget/Mid-Range Options

• Aloft Milwaukee Downtown: Located right on the Milwaukee RiverWalk, this modern hotel is just a few blocks from the arena gates. It offers a vibrant lobby bar, high ceilings, and is a fantastic value, usually requiring 20,000 to 30,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

• Hyatt Place Milwaukee/Downtown: Situated practically across the street from the Brewery District and a short walk to Fiserv Forum, this reliable property offers spacious rooms and a free hot breakfast. Redemptions generally run between 9,000 to 12,000 World of Hyatt points per night.

Higher-End Options

• Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel: This is one of the most uniquely designed boutique hotels in the Midwest. Located in the heart of downtown, it features working art galleries, record players in the rooms, and incredible dining spaces. It is a premium experience that is just a 10-minute walk to the arena.

• The Trade, Autograph Collection: You cannot get a better location for a Bucks game. Located immediately adjacent to Fiserv Forum in the Deer District, this luxury hotel was explicitly built to cater to visiting NBA teams and fans. It features an incredible rooftop restaurant (Il Cervo) overlooking the arena. Expect redemptions to hover around 40,000 to 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

Nearby Activities

• The Milwaukee RiverWalk: A beautifully maintained, continuous three-mile pedestrian walkway along the Milwaukee River. It is lined with restaurants, breweries, and public art (including the famous "Bronze Fonz" statue).

• Harley-Davidson Museum: Located just across the river from downtown, this massive, 20-acre campus is an incredible tribute to American motorcycle history and features heavy interactive exhibits.

Pregame Food and Drink

• The Deer District: The plaza directly surrounding Fiserv Forum is essentially a massive outdoor pregame party. The MECCA Sports Bar and Grill is the crown jewel here, featuring a massive 42-foot high-definition screen and upscale pub food, getting absolutely packed before tip-off.

• Good City Brewing: Also located right in the Deer District plaza, this fantastic local brewery features an excellent taproom, a great outdoor patio, and a highly energized atmosphere where you can look right at the arena doors.

• Major Goolsby's: If you want an old-school, deeply historic sports bar experience, this downtown staple is located just a few blocks away. It has been serving burgers and beer to Milwaukee sports fans for decades and has a classic, no-frills vibe.

Getting to the Event

• Walking: If you secure a hotel anywhere in the downtown or Westown neighborhoods, walking is the absolute best option. Milwaukee is incredibly pedestrian-friendly, and the streets will be heavily populated with fans marching toward the Deer District.

• The HOP (Streetcar): Milwaukee's streetcar system (The HOP) is completely free to ride. While it does not drop you directly at the arena, the M-Line can get you very close (within a few blocks) if you are staying further east near the lakefront.

• Driving: If you choose to drive, you must pre-purchase a parking pass. The 5th Street Parking Structure and the Highland Structure are the most convenient, offering direct pedestrian access to the arena, but they fill up incredibly fast.

Where to Sit at Fiserv Forum

• The Bucks Bench: The home team sits in front of Section 118.

• Away Fans: If you are traveling to support the visiting team, you want to target Section 116, which sits directly behind the visitor's bench.

• The Premium Club Experience: The BMO Club is located on the event level, offering courtside and premium seat holders an all-inclusive, ultra-high-end culinary and bar experience. If you are looking for elevated club seating, the Mezzanine Club (Sections 105-108 and 115-118) offers premium access to upscale lounges located directly behind the seating sections.

• The Sweet Spot: To get fantastic lower-bowl energy without paying center-court club prices, look at the corner sections, specifically Sections 104, 110, 114, or 120.

• The Budget Seats: The 200-level provides the most affordable tickets. Because Fiserv Forum is a state-of-the-art, basketball-first arena, the sightlines from the upper deck are fantastic and unobstructed. For the best center-court view, target the lower rows of Sections 207-209 or 221-223.