Bucks Increase Capacity At Fiserv Forum For Rest Of NBA Playoffs

MILWAUKEE, WI — The Milwaukee Bucks announced they will increase indoor capacity at the Fiserv Forum to 16,500 fans for the rest of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on Wednesday. The changes will begin June 1 for a potential Game 5.

Before, the arena only hosted 9,100 fans for the playoffs.

The team said that the decision was made in accordance with Milwaukee Health Department guidelines.

Seating will no longer be in pods or staggered in the arena bowl, the team said. Fans will still have to wear face masks inside the arena except when actively eating and drinking. Doors will now open 60 minutes prior to tip off, instead of 90 minutes as they had been.

Capacity limits on the plaza at Fiserv Forum and locations within Deer District will also be removed for the remainder of the postseason, the team announced.

Tickets for potential First Round games at Fiserv will go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. the team announced. They can be purchased online or through the Bucks mobile app. Season ticket holders will receive separate communication on how to purchase newly-released locations, how to change seat locations and how to purchase additional seats.

The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Miami Heat tonight at 6:30 p.m. However, the announced changes won't apply to this game.

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers announced on Wednesday that fully vaccinated fans will no longer have to wear masks while attending games at the American Family Field starting June 1.