La Crosse Center Hosts World Series Viewing Parties
Several hundred fans gathered at the La Crosse Center on October 27 and 28 to watch the Milwaukee Brewers win the World Series while raising money for charity.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Baseball
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The La Crosse Center hosted World Series viewing parties on the last two nights of the series, collecting $10,229.62 in donations for the Children's Miracle Network. Several hundred area fans attended the events on October 27 and 28.
Why it matters
The fundraiser turned a championship celebration into direct support for children's hospital care in the La Crosse area. It reflects a partnership between a local radio station, the charity, and a community pyrotechnics group.
The viewing parties collected $10,229.62 in donations, reported by the organizers, with no prior-year or other comparator given. The Children's Miracle Network has not yet announced whether this amount will be folded into its final total.
The players
Children's Miracle Network
A charitable organization that raises funds for children's hospitals across North America through local radio and community partnerships.
Midwest Family Radio
A regional radio broadcaster in the La Crosse area that partners with the Children's Miracle Network on local fundraising.
La Crosse Skyrockers
A local pyrotechnics group in La Crosse that provides fireworks and display services for community events.
The details
Midwest Family Radio, the Children's Miracle Network, and the La Crosse Skyrockers partnered on the project, and the viewing events featured indoor pyrotechnics by the Skyrockers. Planning began on Sunday, October 25, and City Hall granted a fireworks permit quickly.
Timeline
October 25, 2026: Planning began for the viewing-party fundraiser.
October 27-28, 2026: La Crosse Center viewing parties were held and collected donations.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: A check presentation was held for the Children's Miracle Network.
Season Trajectory
The event extends the Children's Miracle Network's October Radiothon, with World Series donations being added to that campaign's total. Its grand total is expected to be announced later this week.
Donations collected at the viewing parties go toward the Children's Miracle Network's total, which is being combined with its October Radiothon campaign. Local residents who want to follow the final figure can watch for the network's announcement later this week.
The takeaway
A community championship gathering can double as a fundraiser when local media, a charity, and civic partners coordinate early. The final total will show what a single weekend of viewing parties raised for children's hospital care.
What happens next
The Children's Miracle Network plans to announce the grand total of donations, including World Series contributions, later this week.
Further reading
For more on local sports coverage, see Baseball coverage across La Crosse.
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