Brewers World Series costs: How high have prices soared since 1982?
In 1982, a hot dog cost $1.10, beer was $1.60 and parking was $3. The Brewers are back in the World Series, but those prices are going, going gone.
The Milwaukee Brewers last played in a World Series in 1982, and prices at their games have skyrocketed since then. In 1982, a hot dog cost $1.10 at County Stadium and a 16-ounce beer was $1.60. Now, a junior hot dog at American Family Field is $4 and a domestic beer costs about $13 at most draft bars in the stadium. The Journal Sentinel reports that beer prices vary depending on brand and size, with a standard Miller Lite costing $13.24.
Former Brewers writer Mike Kupper, who wrote about concessions in 1982, noted that while higher prices are expected for family entertainment, they are not cheap. He stated that baseball wouldn't be the same without a beer or hot dog. The concession menu at American Family Field has reduced some snacks to $4 in 2023, but many historic staples like popcorn and nachos remain at $4.
Ticket prices have also risen dramatically. In 1982, tickets for the World Series cost between $8 and $18. In 2026, tickets for Game 1 of the World Series in Milwaukee are selling for $2,700 or more. Parking costs have also increased significantly, from just $3 in 1982 to $44 these days at the stadium lot.
Other costs have also risen since 1982. A gallon of gas in the Midwest was $1.29 in July 1982, while it costs $4.18 in Wisconsin today. Minimum wage in Wisconsin increased from $3.25 to $7.25 over the same period. The cost of a Milwaukee Journal newspaper also increased from 25 cents at the newsstand and $100 annually, to $3.49 at the newsstand and $100 for a yearlong subscription.
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