Fiserv Forum Guide
Entry, transit, rideshare, parking, and game-day logistics for Milwaukee.
Last updated: 3/9/2026
Key logistics
| Bag policy | Bags smaller than 10" x 6" x 2" or clear bags smaller than 14" x 14" x 6" are permitted. All bags are subject to x-ray screening. Backpacks, large duffles, and luggage are strictly prohibited. |
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| Doors open | Doors typically open 60 to 90 minutes before tip-off for Milwaukee Bucks games and Marquette basketball. Times may vary for concerts and special events. |
| Cashless? | Fiserv Forum is a completely cashless venue. It accepts all major credit/debit cards and mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Cash-to-card kiosks are located at Sections 104, 119, and 219. |
| Rideshare zone | The official rideshare pickup and drop-off zone for Lyft and other services is located at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Vel R. Phillips Avenue, near the Bucks Pro Shop. |
| Re-entry | Re-entry is not permitted at Fiserv Forum. Once a guest exits the arena, they will not be allowed back in using the same ticket. |
| Transit | Accessible via MCTS Bus Routes 19, 33, and 80. The Bublr Bikes station and various private shuttles from local bars also serve the area. Walking is common from downtown hotels. |
Parking
The 5th Street Parking Structure and the Highland Structure are the primary official options. Fans are encouraged to book in advance via the arena's partnership with SpotHero.
Family & accessibility
- Strollers: Strollers are permitted on the concourses but are not allowed in the seating bowl. They must be checked at a Guest Concierge Desk, located near Sections 120 or 212.
- Family perks: Seven Wellness Rooms for nursing mothers (Sections 104, 113, 120, 217, 227), two KultureCity sensory rooms (Sections 109, 212), and baby changing stations in most restrooms.
Culture layer
- Signature food: The MKE Burger (a burger and brat patty with beer cheese and caramelized onions) or Milwaukee-style fried cheese curds from various local vendors.
- Local tradition: The 'Fear the Deer' chant and the massive outdoor watch parties in the Deer District plaza, famously known as the 'Deer District' during deep playoff runs.
Verified places nearby
- Tom's Watch Bar1134 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203 · Deer DistrictWhat to order: Chef-crafted game-day bites, local Wisconsin beers, signature cocktails.
- Who's on Third1007 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI · Downtown Milwaukee (Old World Third Street / Westown)What to order: Juicy burgers, brats, wings, wraps, Wisconsin-style classics, Cheese Curds, Grilled Wings, Mac N Cheese Brat.
- Major Goolsby's340 W St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 · DowntownWhat to order: Burgers, beers, classic American fare, game-day specials.
- Who's on Layton512 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee, WI · Garden District (Town of Lake)What to order: Elevated bar food, wings (praised as best in Midwest), burgers, Cheese Curds, Loaded Brat, Cajun Pasta.
- Miller Time Pub & Grill509 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 · DowntownWhat to order: Craft burgers, iconic cheese curds, wide selection of draft beers.