Brewers In Demand Ticket Pricing Expands for 2012

An experimental ticket pricing program that was tested last year at Miller Park will be expanded this season. Demand-based pricing allows ticket prices to be determined in real-time – taking into account current demand, team performance, weather, notable games, special events, and a host of other factors.

The Brewers initially employed the system, which is gaining popularity quickly throughout professional sports, for three games in 2011. The fan response was so positive that Brewers COO Rick Schlesinger decided that in 2012 nine games would be furnished with the option.

Brewers Ticket Pricing for In Demand Seats

The new pricing system will be in place for only the loge outfield and loge bleacher sections of Miller Park. As the Milwaukee Brewers have roughly 20,000 season ticket holders, those particular seats are not part of the new ticket program. This may be an attempt at a franchise changing their role to more of a Brewers ticket broker situation. How could that backfire? They might price themselves out of the market for games that suddenly lose their value. Fans of the team may not like the idea of the ballpark raising ticket prices as market conditions change.

It goes without saying that the games chosen are marquee games on the current Brewers schedule. In order for this pricing system to work, there needs to be high demand from the start. It’s not likely that the team would implement this idea for a game that has no draw.

2012 Milwaukee Brewers Demand-Based Price Dates

· April 7 Brewers vs. the Cardinals

· May 7 vs. the Reds

· May 20 vs. the Twins

· June 8 vs. the Padres

· July 4 vs. the Marlins

· July 17 vs. the Cardinals

· Aug. 19 vs. the Phillies

· Aug. 21 vs. the Cubs

· Sept. 15 vs. the Mets

Brewers Spring Training 2012 Games

It seems like only yesterday that Brewers fans were mourning the final loss after a dream-like season. Fielder is now a Tiger, and who knows if Ryan Braun will be in the outfield at Miller Park come opening day. The off season has brought mostly bad news for the Brewers, but the show must go on. Good news is around the corner though as the Brewers kick off their pre-season next month. Exhibition games will go through March and into early April – giving the team just one day of rest before starting the regular season on April sixth.

2012 Brewers Exhibition Season: March 4th – April 4th

March

 4th Split Squad (SS) vs Giants
 5th @ Giants
 6th vs Athletics
 7th @ White Sox
 8th vs Reds
 9th vs Indians
 10th SS vs Cubs & SS @ Giants
 11th SS vs Rockies
 13th SS vs Mariners & SS @ Athletics
 14th @ Cubs
 15th vs Padres
 16th SS vs Mariners & SS @ Royals
 17th @ Angels
 18th SS vs Rangers
 19th @ Rangers
 20th @ Dodgers
 21st @ Diamondbacks
 23rd SS vs Angels
 24th vs White Sox
 25th SS vs Dodgers & SS @ Royals
 26th @ Indians
 27th vs Royals
 28th vs Diamondbacks
 29th vs Reds
 30th SS @ Dodgers
 31st SS @ Padres

April Brewers Spring Training

 1st vs Giants
 2nd @ White Sox
 3rd SS @ Cubs & SS @ Diamondbacks
 4th @ Diamondbacks

Brewers Go With Ryan Braun on Media Guide

The Brewers have been hesitant about putting Ryan Braun's face on any advertising materials this off-season. The jury is still out on the impending suspension. If Braun gets benched for 50 games, he will certainly be welcomed back as if nothing happened. That’s the nature of baseball. Braun hit homers, and brought adoring fans to the ballpark for more than that. Striking his image from the face of the team cannot be a good thing for the Brewers. The Brewers cannot pass up the opportunity to promote the slugger. After all, they invested millions of dollars on Braun. He’s got to pay off in every way.

The team released a sneak-peak of its upcoming 2012 Media Guide, which includes a cover photo featuring the famed player. Braun, Nyjer Morgan, and Carlos Gomez grace the front page of the new issue.

Brewers Fans Celebrate the On Deck Event

If the three million Milwaukee Brewers fans who attended games this past season were upset about their loss to the Cardinals in the pennant race, they certainly didn't hold a grudge. The Brewers On-Deck event this year drew a record crowd of over 12,000 die-hard supporters. Brewers fans of all ages came out to meet new faces, get autographs, and have a chance to be a part of the Brewers culture.
The festival took place at the Frontier Airlines Center. It was expected to be over-shadowed by the surprise signing of Prince Fielder to the Detroit Tigers, and Ryan Braun's ongoing drug investigation. Instead, thousands of fans showed up in full support of the team.

The Brewers National League MVP Ryan Braun was absent from the event, but more than forty-five current, future, and former Brewers players took the stage. Just weeks before they are to report to spring training in Maryvale, players treated fans to autographs, answered questions, played in “game shows,” and took pictures. Newly acquired free-agents Alex Gonzalez and Aramis Ramirez made their debut appearance, answering questions while sitting alongside club owner Mark Attanasio. The recently retired Craig Counsell made his first appearance as the team's special assistant to the general manager.

Nyjer Morgan Steals Show at On Deck Event

Nyjer Morgan, AKA “Tony Plush”, was the biggest hit as this was his first ever On-Deck event. His outgoing style certainly attracted long lines for his autograph, and a new-hair cut provided fans with a great photo-op.

Opening Day at Miller Park Ticket Special Offer

Opening day at Miller Park is still a few months away, but anxiety prone fans can get a head start on their ticket purchases through a free “Opening Day Opportunity” raffle being held by Miller Park.

What’s the prize? An advanced allowance to jump the Miller Park opening day ticket lines and get a chance to buy individual, standing room, or obstructed view seats before mass sales begin. The winners will also have access to advanced tickets for this year's Marquee and Golden Games:

Marquee Games at Miller Park:

Opening Day – April 6 vs. St. Louis

May 11-13 vs. Chicago Cubs

May 18-20 vs. Minnesota Twins

June 5-7 vs. Chicago Cubs

Aug. 20-22 vs. Chicago Cubs

Golden Games for Brewers Fans:

June 2-3 vs. Pittsburgh

June 9-10 vs. San Diego

June 30-July 1 vs. the Diamondbacks

July 14-15 vs. Pittsburgh

July 28-29 vs. Washington

Aug. 18-19 vs. the Phillies

Those who want to register should go to the Brewers main website and click on the “Opening Day & Marquee/Gold Game Ticket Opportunity” link.

Hotels Near Miller Park Milwaukee

Miller Park in Milwaukee is surrounded by parking lots, and hotels nearby can be found within a few miles of the venue. Which hotels are the best? That depends on what you want. Looking for a cheap place to stay the night, after you have your fun watching the Milwaukee Brewers? Are you looking to spend some time in downtown Milwaukee before you head out to the ballpark? Here is a short list of hotels near Miller Park.

Iron Horse Hotel

The Iron Horse is just five minutes from the park. Harley Davidson fans love this hotel. It's a newer place to stay in Milwaukee, and looks pretty darn cool from the outside. If you bring your Harley to Milwaukee, and stay at the Iron Horse, you will enjoy it even more.

Courtyard by Marriott in Milwaukee

This hotel is situated just west of the Milwaukee River, downtown. Getting to Miller Park from the Marriott is just a ten minute ride west. The hotel is just over ten years old now, but the folks at Marriott know how to treat guests. The Grand Avenue Mall next door is pretty much out of business, but there is plenty of nightlife just up the street on Wisconsin Avenue.

Aloft Hotel Milwaukee

Aloft Hotel is a 15 minute drive from Miller Park. Situated on the northern edge of downtown Milwaukee, all you have to do is head south from their front entrance, and you will find plenty to do. Aloft is hip, and clean. Need a workout before you go to the ballgame? Their facilities are top-notch.

These are just three of the many hotels in Milwaukee. As Miller Park is smack dab in the middle of the city, you could even get a room in nearby Brookfield Wisconsin, and be sitting in your seat at the game in just 20 minutes. If you are looking for a detailed list of Milwaukee hotels, feel free to check that link. See you in April Miller Park fans.

Brewers 2012 Schedule | Miller Park Home Opener

The Brewers 2012 schedule reveals that they will face the St. Louis Cardinals at Miller Park on opening day. Brewers fans will be hungry for a sweep, and the Cardinals will be managed by Mike Matheny. It's looking like a former Brewer looks to be a spoiler on Opening Day. After the three game homestand, Milwaukee will travel to Chicago to take on the Cubs at Wrigley Field. That's a four game series, followed up with a trip to Atlanta for three.

The Brewers come home for nine games after that. They will play the Dodgers, Rockies, and Astros in that order. There are three afternoon games during that homestand, one for each series. To finish the month of April, the Brewers will travel to St. Louis and San Diego. It's on to San Francisco after that. The Brew Crew won't come back until May 7, when they take on the Reds. Should Ryan Braun not win his appeal, we will expect him back around the end of May. The Brewers start a June 1st, home stand, taking on the Pirates and Cubs. They will play the Padres at Miller Park before doing a short Midwest road trip to Kansas City and Minnesota.