8/4/26 Update: MKE Recovery Night at the Brewers
- The MKE Recovery Night game is Tuesday, September 8th against the Chicago Cubs with first pitch at 6:40 PM
- The free sober tailgate is held prior to the game at Helfaer Field (outside American Family Field) and runs from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM with free food for the first 500 attendees
- Best way to get the latest updates is to join the MKE Recovery Night Facebook Group
- Most free tickets have been distributed but we have some we can give out individually if you pick them up at the Recovery Center. Please email recovery@marquette.edu to ask about availabiltiy before showing up.
- If you are unable to make the Brewers event, the next MKE Recovery Night event will be Tuesday, December 1st at the Milwaulkee Admirals game at UWM Panther Arena.
MKE Recovery Nights Initiative
Our MKE Recovery Night events bring the recovery community together at traditionally recovery-hostile festivities: sporting events. We host sober tailgates and provide free tickets for a Brewers, Admirals, and Bucks game each season.
In collaboration with The Phoenix and Rogers Behavioral Health and through partnerships with local sports teams, treatment providers, recovery organizations, and community supporters, MKE Recovery Night creates welcoming environments where recovery can be celebrated publicly.
What to Expect
- Sober tailgates
- Community resources
- Recovery-friendly activities
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Opportunities to connect with others in recovery
- Sporting events and entertainment
Impact
- Nearly 1,000 attendees at the inaugural Brewers Recovery Night
- More than 1,700 sober tailgate attendees across our three games in 2025-2026
- Partnerships with dozens of community organizations throughout Wisconsin
