ACCESSIBLE SEATING
Accessible Seating is available at UWM Panther Arena. To order, call the Wave office at 414-224-9283. Tickets are also available at the box office.
Additional arena information
ALCOHOL
Beer is available at all concession stands; limit two beers per person per purchase. Each customer must present valid picture identification at the time of purchase.
ATM
An ATM is available outside Section 208.
AUTOGRAPHS
Post-game autographs will be offered directly on the field after each home game! PA Announcements will direct fans upon the completion of the game.
BIRTHDAY & OTHER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT REQUESTS
Celebrating a birthday or anniversary with us? Let us enhance your special day with a birthday announcement during a MKE Wave game. Requests are due 24 hours in advance of the game and are $10 per announcement. Please submit your name, address, email, phone, date of the game and what you are celebrating to ticketing@rocventures.org or 414-224-9283.
BOX OFFICE
- The Miller High Life Theatre Box Office, 500 W. Kilbourn Avenue, is our main Box Office.
- Regular hours are 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday except holidays.
- The UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Box Office opens two hours before the start of a weekday Arena event.
- For Saturday, Sunday, or holiday events, the Box Office of the host venue opens two hours before the start of the event, or at 10:00 a.m., whichever is earlier.
BROADCAST
For information on home and away team broadcasts, please visit https://www.maslsoccer.com/masltv
CAMERAS / VIDEO EQUIPMENT
Cameras are welcome at UWM Panther Arena to capture all the exciting memories taking place at MKE Wave games this winter. Please be mindful of your fellow fans and the action on the field while taking pictures. Professional cameras (cameras with a detachable lens or lens that extends further than 3 inches), audio & video recording equipment, tablets and selfie sticks are not allowed. Standard point-and-shoot "pocket" cameras may or may not be prohibited depending upon event restrictions.
CARRY-IN POLICY
Carry-in beverages, food, or coolers are not permitted.
CONCESSIONS
UWM Panther Arena is jam-packed with all kinds of delicious food options throughout the arena – there will surely be something for everyone to enjoy! As a reminder, outside food and beverage is not permitted.
CONDUCT
Abusive language or any behavior that can be viewed as offensive to others will not be tolerated. Fans are strictly prohibited from entering the playing field at any time, unless escorted by a MKE Wave or UWM Panther Arena staff member. Failure to adhere to UWM Panther Arena policies may result in ejection from the arena.
CREDIT CARDS
The UWM Panther Arena Box Office, Merchandise Store and all our concession stands located around the arena are happy to accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
For all your customer service needs while enjoying a game at UWM Panther Arena, please visit our Guest Relations Booth outside of Section 208. A staff member will be happy to assist you.
DINING
DONATION REQUESTS
As a Wisconsin community-based sports organization, the MKE Wave understands the importance of community support. We are proud to stand alongside you and strive to be actively involved to support the communities supporting us. As such, we are dedicated to giving back to the communities where our fans, host families, sponsors and friends live, work and serve. We support the efforts of groups that work with the disadvantaged, youth development, youth sports programs, non-profit organizations and more.
If you would like to request a donation, please fill out the online application form at: https://www.milwaukeewave.com/donations-fundraisers
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena:
400 W. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
EMPLOYMENT
MKE Wave / ROC Ventures offer a wide variety of employment. From Internships to seasonal jobs to full time positions. For more information:
Internships
Job Fairs
Full Time Employment
FAN EXPERIENCES
- BENCH WARMERS: Sit on the bench and watch pre-game warm-ups from the players’ benches with your group.
- COLOR GUARD: Take center field as the Color Guard and present the colors during the National Anthem!
- DREAM TEAM: Run out onto the field with the Wave as they’re being announced. Then, line up with the team during the National Anthem.
- FIELD OF DREAMS: Imagine the thrill of playing on the same field as your favorite Wave stars!
- HIGH FIVE TUNNEL: Create a human fan tunnel and high five the Wave as they take the field.
- NATIONAL ANTHEM: Your band or choir can perform the National Anthem at a Wave home game!
- PARADES: Your group can parade around the field before the game.
- PRIME TIME PERFORMANCE: Calling all dance, cheer and other creative acts!! Come entertain our fans on the Wave field during halftime
FIRST AID
If at any time you find yourself or a member of your party in need of First Aid assistance, please let any UWM Panther Arena staff member know or visit the Fan Assistance Center outside Section 208. As a courtesy to our fans, Curtis Ambulance will have staff at every game should any medical/emergency needs arise.
DOORS OPEN
Doors at UWM Panther Arena open one hour prior to game time, unless noted differently on the website.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Ticket Gift Certificates are available by calling the Wave Office (414-224-9283). They’re available by seat location type: Premier ($18.50, Preferred ($28.50), or VIP ($33.50)
GROUP OUTINGS
Looking for a fun, unique option for a group of friends, the office, or the whole family?! Look no further – give the Wave Groups Sales Managers a call today to arrange for your special night out at UWM Panther Arena. From tickets, to special event options for your group, we offer it all! Bring the whole gang out for great food and a family entertainment experience like none other at UWM Panther Arena! Your night out at UWM Panther Arena is sure to be one everyone will be talking about for a while! Call 414-224-9283 to arrange your hassle-free event with a Group Sales Manager today!
HOTELS
KIDS CLUB
LOST & FOUND
Jeremie Ott, Director of Public Safety
(414) 908-6165
jott@wcd.org
MAILING ADDRESS
Letters to MKE Wave players should be addressed as follows:
Player Name-
c/o MKE Wave
7044 S. Ballpark Dr.
Franklin, WI 53132
If a response is desired, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The MKE Wave cannot assume responsibility for lost, misdirected, or unanswered requests.
MEDIA
Any media looking to acquire credentials to a MKE Wave game should email Alison at alisong@rocventures.org
MERCHANDISE
Get your favorite Wave gear at the UWM Panther Arena store. Currently, the store is open only on Wave game days and nights. Remember, you can shop year-round online all day and night at https://mke-wave.myshopify.com/collections/2018-2019-wave-merchandise
NETS
Protective nets are in place behind the goals.
PAGING
Paging services are only available in the case of an emergency. If you need a fan paged, please speak to a representative at the Fan Assistance Center located outside Section 208.
PARKING
PLAYER AND MASCOT APPEARANCES
Requests for player and mascot appearances must be submitted in writing to info@rocventures.org , at least three weeks in advance, to the MKE Wave Community Relations Department. Requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
PROHIBITED LIST
- Weapons of any type (firearm/ammo, knives of all sizes, bats, clubs, and scissors)
- No open or concealed weapons/firearms, except in your locked motor vehicle
- Explosives / fireworks
- Self-Defense Sprays (OC, Pepper Spray and Mace)
- Aerosol cans
- Brooms/broomsticks, selfie sticks, poles, and tripods
- Laser pointers
- Large banners or flags signs (over 18” x 24”)
- Backpacks, oversized bags, suitcases, and hard-sided bags of any kind
- Food or drink of any kind (exception: medical, with previous approval by the WCD)
- Cans & glass containers
- Coolers or other hard sided containers
- Masks of any kind
- Noise makers (whistles, air horns)
- Projectiles such as beach balls, frisbees, etc.
- Optical illusions (items such as pinwheels or multi-color umbrellas that can interfere with depth or distance perception)
- Fireworks
- Drones (unmanned aircraft systems) or model aircraft
- Illegal substances
- Beverages (in any type container i.e. glass or can)
- Professional cameras (cameras with a detachable lens or lens that extends further than 3 inches), audio & video recording equipment, tablets and selfie sticks are not allowed. Standard point-and-shoot "pocket" cameras may or may not be prohibited depending upon event restrictions.
- Large umbrellas over 12 inches in length; golf umbrellas; umbrellas with pointed tips; multicolored umbrellas
- Metal chains of any kind, including wallet chains
*This list is not exhaustive. Items not appearing on this list may still be prohibited at the discretion of the Wisconsin Center District’s Public Safety Dept. if the items pose a potential threat to the safety of our guests.
RE-ENTRY
For your safety, re-entry is not permitted into UWM Panther Arena for any reason. If you should need to exit the arena for any reason before or during the game, please see a Wave staff member in advance of leaving to ensure re-entry is permissible without purchasing a new ticket.
REFUND POLICY
No Refunds or exchanges on tickets once a purchase is made.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are located throughout the arena and are handicapped accessible.
SECURITY
In order to create a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, the following safety and security measures are implemented at the Miller High Life Theatre and the UW Milwaukee Panther Arena.
Upon entry, all guests will be required to have their bags checked and pass through a metal detector. Metal detectors are an effective method for Event Security to safely screen guests and prevent prohibited items from entering the building. In order to increase the efficiency of these machines, guests are asked to keep the following guidelines in mind when attending an event:
- Arrive early in preparation for additional security measures
- Limit the number of personal items brought into the venue in order to expedite the screening process
- Please reference the prohibited items list for items not allowed into the facilities.
Once in the screening area:
- Make sure you have your ticket in hand or the ticket app open to your tickets
- Prepare for a bag check by Event Security
- Place your cell phone, camera and purse in a basket on the screening table and prepare to walk through the metal detector
- Guests will be subject to a secondary screening process if the alarm sounds when passing through the walk-through metal detector
- An alternative security screening is available to guests who are: expectant mothers, wheelchair-bound or have a medical condition
SINGLE GAME TICKETS
Wave tickets can always be purchased online at www.milwaukeewave.com any time, day or night. For group outings for your office, team, or church group, call one a Wave Ticket Manager to make arrangements for an unforgettable, hassle-free outing. Children 2 and under get in for free. UWM Panther Arena Box Office on the following dates and times:
- The Miller High Life Theatre Box Office, 500 W. Kilbourn Avenue, is our main Box Office.
- Summer hours, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday except holidays, are in effect from Monday, June 3rd until further notice (Regular hours are 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday except holidays.)
- The UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Box Office opens two hours before the start of a weekday Arena event.
- For Saturday, Sunday, or holiday events, the Box Office of the host venue opens two hours before the start of the event, or at 10:00 a.m., whichever is earlier.
SMOKING
UWM Panther Arena prohibits smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, vaporizers and other similar devices.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter: @MilwaukeeWave
Instagram: @milwaukeewave
Facebook: MilwaukeeWaveSoccer
Snapchat: mke_wave
YouTube: milwaukeewave
TRYOUTS
Persons interested in trying out for the MKE Wave should stay posted on the latest team information by checking out our website at www.milwaukeewave.com
WILL CALL
Tickets that have been purchased and left for pick up at Will Call can be claimed at the table located inside the lobby at UWM Panther Arena. (Main entrance) Please have your ID ready to claim your tickets.
