MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced details for 'Tipoff Week' ahead of the 2025-26 season. 

Throughout the week, the Bucks are hosting several events to get fans hyped. 

There will be sweepstakes, school recess takeovers and Bucks gear giveaways. 

'Tipoff Week' officially kicks off tomorrow, Oct. 19, with the Bucks annual open practice at Fiserv Forum. 

Fans are encouraged to buy a ticket to watch their favorite players run the court. 

The Bucks home opener is next Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. 

EVENTS HAPPENING THROUGHOUT 'TIPOFF WEEK': 

• Buck's annual open practice at Fiserv Forum Oct. 19 begins at 12 p.m. with doors opening at 11 a.m. Claim an admission ticket here. 
• On Monday, Oct. 20, fans are encouraged to wear their favorite Bucks jersey for NBA Jersey Day. Fans can potentially earn free tickets to a Buck's home game if they purchase their jersey from here. 
• Bucks will also launch the Wear it Forward contest on Oct. 20 where fans can nominate someone deserving of a Bucks jersey here. 
• On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Bucks will light the town green to celebrate the season opener. 
• Starting on Friday, Oct. 24, the Bucks and Michelob ULTRA will host a free-to-play claw machine filled with at Champps Americana in Brookfield located at 1240 S. Moorland Rd., Brookfield. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS: 

• Starting Tuesday, Oct. 21, Bango's Lemonade Stand will visit selected Pick n' Save and Metro Market locations to provide samples of Calypso lemonade. The stands will be set up 3-5 p.m. on each date: 
  • Tuesday, Oct. 21 – Pick ‘n Save West Milwaukee, 2201 Miller Parkway, West Milwaukee
  • Thursday, Oct. 23 – Pick ‘n Save Oak Creek Mega Mall, 8770 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek
  • Friday, Oct. 24 – Metro Market Glendale, 6969 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale
• The Bucks and Playworks will host two recess takeovers which include a performance from the Bucks Rim Rockers:
  • Thursday, Oct. 23 – Hayes Bilingual School
  • Friday, Oct. 24 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School

WATCH PARTIES AND PROMOTIONS: 

• Bucks vs. Clevland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena: Tips for Tipoff Week Watch Party on Sunday, Oct. 26 at Matty's Bar & Grille - 14460 W. College Ave., New Berlin. Tip off at 4:45 p.m. More details here. 
• Home Court Hoops Sweepstakes: One fan has the change to play with a Buck's legend. Sweepstakes open on Friday, Oct. 24 and closes on Monday, Nov. 3. Find more details here.