Milwaukee Bucks
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
1111 Vel R. Phillips Avenue
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City
Milwaukee
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Notes
Downtown Milwaukee arena, centerpiece of the 30-acre Deer District; also home to Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball. Owned by Wisconsin Center District, operated by the Milwaukee Bucks
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Phone
(414) 227-0504 (Guest Services); guest feedback email guestfeedback@bucks.com
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State
WI
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Venue name
Fiserv Forum
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Zip code
53203
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Parking
Cheapest
Metered street parking (free after 6 PM on 5th, 6th and State Streets), free residential street parking a short walk away, and value lots like Isaac's Garage (~$10.99) and Ace Lot (~$12.49)
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Guide url
https://www.fiservforum.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking
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Accessible parking
Accessible spaces on Levels 1 and 3 of the 5th Street Parking Structure, first-come, first-served; alert a parking attendant if needed. Accessible spaces also available in other nearby structures
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Hours
Varies by event; structures such as the 5th Street Parking Structure open ahead of doors. Rates vary per event; first-come, first-served
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Payment
Cashless arena — credit/debit (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex), Apple Pay, Google Pay, prepaid/gift cards; SpotHero/ParkMobile/prepaid for off-site lots
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Prepaid
Yes — pre-purchase via Ticketmaster event listings, SpotHero, ParkMobile, and Interstate Parking; reserved spaces available for select events
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Prices
Approx. $11–$30+ depending on lot/event. 5th Street Structure ~$11–$20; MVP Lot from ~$13; Ace Lot from ~$12.49; Isaac's Garage from ~$10.99; valet ~$30; metered street ~$1.50/hr
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Public transport
MCTS buses and The Hop streetcar serve downtown; recommended to avoid parking competition on sold-out games
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Tailgating
N/A — indoor arena (no on-site lots; pre-game gathering occurs in the Deer District plaza/beer garden)
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Towing
Parking not permitted at drop-off/pickup zones; vehicles in unauthorized areas subject to ticketing/towing per city rules
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Traffic
Juneau Avenue, Vel R. Phillips Avenue, and I-43/Park East corridor near the arena; heavy congestion on Bucks game nights and Deer District events
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Types
No on-site arena parking; nearby structures and lots — 5th Street Parking Structure (adjacent, connected via Skybridge), MVP Lot, Ace Lot, MATC Lot, Highland Structure, Brewery Structure, Isaac's Garage, BMO Harris Garage, Milwaukee County Parking Structure, plus metered street parking
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Public transportation
Airport connection
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) ~7 miles south; connect via MCTS GreenLine bus or Amtrak Hiawatha to Intermodal Station, then transfer/rideshare
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App
MCTS app / WisGo, The Hop MKE app, Transit app, Google Maps
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Best option
The Hop streetcar (free) for downtown visitors, or MCTS high-frequency bus routes; both avoid parking competition
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Bus routes
MCTS High Frequency — GreenLine, 15, 18, 19, 80; Local Service — 31, 33, 34, 57, 81 (Route 33 runs along Juneau Avenue with arena-area stops). Popular access routes also include 14 and 30
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Fare
MCTS fare via WisGo card/app (standard adult fare ~$2.00); The Hop streetcar is free to ride
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Nearest station
The Hop streetcar (closest stop near Vel R. Phillips Avenue & State Street, a short walk); Milwaukee Intermodal Station (Amtrak) is about 1 mile south
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Rail lines
The Hop streetcar (free); a future "M-Line" extension is planned toward the arena
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Tips
Combine The Hop with a short walk; check MCTS schedules for late-night service after games; ride free on The Hop
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Walking distance
The Hop and nearest bus stops are a short walk (a few blocks) to the arena
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Shuttles
Cost
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Dropoff
Designated shuttle drop-off zones near the arena; see event details
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Frequency
N/A — no official arena shuttle
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Notes
Best transit substitute for shuttle is The Hop streetcar (free) or MCTS buses into downtown
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Operator
N/A — no official arena shuttle operator
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Park ride
MCTS Park-Ride lots feed downtown bus routes; no arena-specific park & ride
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Pickup
Designated shuttle drop-off and pickup locations near the arena (charter/group buses); specifics per event
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Routes
No official team-operated game shuttle; Fiserv Forum does not offer bus/shuttle parking. Shuttle drop-off/pickup locations are designated for charter/group buses
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Schedule
N/A — no official scheduled shuttle
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Bicycles
Rack locations
Complimentary bike parking at street level of the 5th Street Parking Structure (5th Street & McKinley Avenue, adjacent to main vehicle entrance) and in front of the Bucks Pro Shop near Vel R. Phillips & Highland Avenues
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Secure
Complimentary racks in lit, attended structure areas; no dedicated locked/valet cage published
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Share cost
Arena bike parking is free; Bublr Bikes charged per ride/membership
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Share distance
Within a few blocks downtown (e.g., near Old World 3rd St / State St)
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Share provider
Bublr Bikes (Milwaukee's bike-share system)
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Share station
Yes — Bublr Bikes stations in downtown Milwaukee near the arena/Deer District
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Tips
Use the 5th Street Structure racks for the most convenient, sheltered spot near the Skybridge entrance; do not ride bikes on Deer District property
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
Accessible spaces on Levels 1 and 3 of the 5th Street Parking Structure (and other nearby structures), first-come, first-served; alert an attendant if needed
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Assistive listening
Complimentary assistive listening devices and headphones at the Guest Services Desk (Main Concourse, Section 120); OneCourt tactile device available for guests who are blind/low-vision
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Contact
Guest Services Desk (Sections 120/212); (414) 227-0504; guestfeedback@bucks.com; fiservforum.com/accessibility
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Dropoff
Juneau Avenue near Vel R. Phillips Avenue — closest access to the ADA-accessible BMO East and BMO North entrances
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Elevators
7 guest elevators — northeast corner (by Section 120), southeast corner (by Section 102), and northwest corner (by Section 113); escalators also throughout
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Fun fact
Fiserv Forum offers OneCourt tactile devices, ASL interpreters on request, open/closed captioning, adult changing tables, and KultureCity sensory bags — a broad accessibility program
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Restrooms
ADA-compliant restrooms throughout; adjustable-height adult changing table in the Wellness Room behind Section 113
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Sensory
KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certification — complimentary Sensory Inclusive Bags (noise-cancelling headphones, etc.) and two Sensory Rooms (concourse at Sections 110 and 212)
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Service animals
Trained service animals (as defined by ADA) welcome with their handler; pets are not permitted
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Wheelchair seating
ADA seating platforms in multiple areas/levels around the arena; companion seating available (up to three companion seats in the same accessible row, based on availability). Complimentary wheelchair escort service from access points to seats
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Yes — fully cashless; no cash accepted at box office, concessions, or retail. Cash-to-prepaid-card kiosks available
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Craft beer
Extensive local/craft draft selection (Wisconsin breweries); Miller Time Pub & Grill and Michelob ULTRA Express Bar; Milwaukee brewing heritage well represented
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Fun fact
At opening, Fiserv Forum debuted the largest center-hung scoreboard in the NBA; concessions emphasize Milwaukee's cheese and brewing culture
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Local
Benson's Restaurant Group, Klement's, Canal Street Pizza, Iron Gate, The Laughing Taco, Mac Shack, Mason Street Grill, Miller Time Pub & Grill, Sobelman's, and other Milwaukee partners
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Mobile ordering
Yes — in-seat and express mobile ordering via the official Bucks & Fiserv Forum app, powered by Clover from Fiserv; text alerts when ready
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Notable stands
Miller Time Pub & Grill, The Laughing Taco, Mac Shack, Canal Street Pizza, Iron Gate, Mason Street Grill, plus the Michelob ULTRA Express Bar and Potawatomi Club premium areas
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Outside food policy
No outside food or drink permitted, except pre-approved medications
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Parking Apps Accepted
SpotHero, ParkMobile, Ticketmaster (parking), Interstate Parking for nearby lots/structures
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Signature food
Wisconsin fried cheese curds (e.g., Sargento/Sobelman's curds) and Wisconsin butter burgers; local brats/hot dogs from Klement's
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Vegetarian
Plant-based and vegetarian items available across concessions (rotating menu offerings each season)
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Venue history
Architect
Populous and HNTB with Milwaukee firm Eppstein Uhen Architects; general contractor Mortenson Construction; project manager ICON Venue Group
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Construction cost
~$524 million (some reports cite up to ~$1.2 billion for the full district); taxpayers contributed ~$250 million; the city sold the land to the team for $1
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Famous moments
2021 NBA Finals Games 3 and 6 — Bucks clinched their first title in 50 years July 20, 2021; hosted the 2024 Republican National Convention; 2024 Kamala Harris/Tim Walz campaign rally
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Fun fact
Built in the Park East Corridor on land the team bought for $1; "Herb Kohl Way" outside the arena honors the former owner, and the Johnson Controls logo statue outside glows green after every Bucks win
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Opened
2018 (officially opened August 26, 2018; first event The Killers concert September 4, 2018; Bucks regular-season home opener October 19, 2018)
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Original capacity
~17,500 (17,385 for basketball)
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Original name
Opened as Fiserv Forum (known as Wisconsin Entertainment and Sports Center during construction)
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Records
Bucks home attendance record 18,412 (February 28, 2020, vs. Oklahoma City Thunder); long franchise home sellout streaks
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Retired numbers
Bucks retired numbers include #1 Oscar Robertson, #2 Junior Bridgeman, #4 Sidney Moncrief, #8 Marques Johnson, #10 Bob Dandridge, #14 Jon McGlocklin, #16 Bob Lanier, #32 Brian Winters, #33 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, plus #16 honored and the 1971 and 2021 NBA Championship banners. (Banners displayed in the upper bowl.)
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Venue details
Capacity
17,385 (up to 18,000 for concerts; 15,178 for ice hockey)
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Climate
Fully enclosed, climate-controlled indoor arena; total building footprint ~714,000 sq ft with a curved roof evoking Lake Michigan/Milwaukee River water forms
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Elevation
~617 ft (downtown Milwaukee elevation); indoor conditioned environment
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Levels
Multiple bowl levels (lower bowl, club/mezzanine level, upper bowl) plus suite level
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Premium
34 executive suites plus extensive club seating (more club seating than the former Bradley Center), including the Potawatomi Club
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Scoreboard
Daktronics center-hung video board — largest center-hung scoreboard in the NBA at the arena's opening
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Shared tenants
Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball (NCAA); hosts concerts, ice hockey (Holiday Face-Off), Harlem Globetrotters, and major events
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Surface
Hardwood basketball court; convertible to NHL/NCAA-regulation ice rink and other configurations
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