Brewers October Effect: How the Playoffs Are Fueling Milwaukee’s Economy

Brewers October Effect: How the Playoffs Are Fueling Milwaukee’s Economy

We sit down with MMAC’s Dale Kooyenga to talk about the economic impact of the Milwaukee Brewers’ playoff run. Each postseason game at American Family Field is estimated to generate $3.55 million in direct spending for Milwaukee-area hotels, restaurants, retailers, transportation providers and other businesses—and as much as $5.1 million when the broader economic multiplier is included.
We’ll break down where that money is going, how Brewers success is drawing visitors from across Wisconsin, and what a deep playoff run could mean for Milwaukee’s business community and regional economy.