If you're a Padres fan eyeing a trip to Milwaukee for the NLDS, get ready to open your wallet—expect to spend at least $1,300 to catch a couple of games. With the Padres taking on the Brewers at American Family Field, postseason hype is officially driving up the cost of flights, hotel rooms, and tickets.
Depending on how much comfort you’re willing to sacrifice, that price tag can easily climb a lot higher reports CBS 8. Here is how the numbers break down if you are planning a three-night trip:
The Cost Breakdown
ExpenseGoing the Cheap RouteGoing All Out
Flights (Round-trip)
~$500 (with a layover)
~$900 (direct)
Game Tickets (Per game)
~$100 (standing room)
$400+ (behind home plate)
Hotel (Per night)
Under $300 (further away)
~$300 (right by the stadium)
Road Trip Fuel
~$1,000 (58 hours round-trip)
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Flying vs. Driving
- In the air: Flying out Friday and coming back Monday is the easiest play. If you don't mind a layover, you'll save about $400. Direct flights are convenient but will cost you around $900.
- On the road: Thinking of driving to split the bill? AAA says gas alone will run you over $1,000 round-trip. Plus, it's a brutal 29-hour drive each way. Unless you love endless highway, flying is the clear winner here.
Getting Into the Stadium
If you just want to get your foot in the door at American Family Field, StubHub has standing-room tickets starting just over $100 before fees. But if you want premium seats behind home plate, be ready to drop $400+ per ticket.
Once you add up a flight, three nights in a hotel, and tickets for two games, you hit that $1,300 baseline pretty fast. And remember, that doesn't even include stadium beers, bratwursts, or Uber rides!
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