Brewers Hit the Road After Successful Homestand

Milwaukee Brewers head to Kansas City for 3-game series after 5-1 start to 2026 season.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:04pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in motion, with players and the field broken down into overlapping planes of vibrant colors.The Brewers' early season success has them atop the NL Central, but their upcoming road trip will challenge them to maintain momentum away from home.Today in Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers are off to a 5-1 start to the 2026 MLB season after sweeping the Chicago White Sox and taking two of three games from the Tampa Bay Rays at home. The Brewers now hit the road for the first time, traveling to Kansas City to face the Royals in a three-game series starting on Friday, April 3.

Why it matters

The Brewers' hot start has them atop the NL Central standings early on, giving them momentum as they hit the road for the first time this season. Their series against the Royals will be an early test to see if they can maintain their winning ways away from home.

The details

The Brewers' next game is on Friday, April 3, against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The three-game series runs through Sunday, April 5. After the Royals series, the Brewers will head to Boston to play the Red Sox for three games.

  • The Brewers have a travel day on Thursday, April 2, following their 5-1 start to the season.
  • The Brewers' next game is Friday, April 3, against the Kansas City Royals.
  • The Brewers-Royals series runs from April 3-5.

The players

Milwaukee Brewers

A Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, competing in the National League Central division.

Kansas City Royals

A Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri, competing in the American League Central division.

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What’s next

The Brewers will look to continue their strong start to the season when they face the Royals in Kansas City. After the three-game series, they will head to Boston to take on the Red Sox.

The takeaway

The Brewers' hot start has them in first place in the NL Central, and their upcoming road trip will be an early test to see if they can maintain their winning ways away from home. Fans will be eager to see if the team can build on its successful homestand and keep the momentum going.