By Matt Mueller Culture Editor Published Oct 09, 2018 at 5:56 PM

The Brewers season may be reaching its thrilling conclusion, but the Milwaukee Bucks are just about to get started. And in case a new season in a shiny new building with some new faces somehow wasn't enough excitement, here are two words to get the blood pumping: FREE STUFF.

Today the Bucks announced its schedule of giveaways for the upcoming 2018-19 season, featuring a total of 11 giveaway games. The handouts include three custom team caps – designed by a current player, a former Buck and a local college student – a Giannis Antetokounmpo bobblehead and something called a "Malcolm on the Mantel." (It's an Elf on a Shelf but Malcolm Brogdon.)

Here's the full lineup of giveaway games – and what they'll be handing out.

  • Friday, Oct. 19 vs. Indiana Pacers: All fans will receive a T-shirt and rally towel
  • Wednesday, Nov. 14 vs. Memphis Grizzlies: The first 10,000 fans will receive a camo cap
  • Wednesday, Dec. 19 vs. New Orleans Pelicans: The first 5,000 kids 14 and under will receive a "Malcolm on the Mantel"
  • Tuesday, Jan. 1 vs. Detroit Pistons: The first 10,000 fans will receive a toboggan beanie
  • Saturday, Jan. 5 vs. Toronto Raptors: The first 10,000 fans will receive a duffel bag
  • Friday, Jan. 25 vs. Charlotte Hornets: The first 5,000 kids 14 and under will receive a Khris Middleton youth jersey
  • Wednesday, Feb. 6 vs. Washington Wizards: The first 10,000 fans will receive a Bucks custom cap
  • Saturday, Feb. 23 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: The first 10,000 fans will receive a Bucks custom cap
  • Sunday, March 17 vs. Philadelphia 76ers: All fans will receive a scarf
  • Saturday, April 6 vs. Brooklyn Nets: The first 10,000 fans will receive a Bucks custom cap
  • Wednesday, April 10 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: The first 10,000 fans will receive a Giannis Antetokounmpo bobblehead

The Bucks season will officially begin on the road next week Wednesday, Oct. 17 against the Charlotte Hornets. For more information on games and tickets, visit the Bucks website

Matt Mueller Culture Editor

As much as it is a gigantic cliché to say that one has always had a passion for film, Matt Mueller has always had a passion for film. Whether it was bringing in the latest movie reviews for his first grade show-and-tell or writing film reviews for the St. Norbert College Times as a high school student, Matt is way too obsessed with movies for his own good.

When he's not writing about the latest blockbuster or talking much too glowingly about "Piranha 3D," Matt can probably be found watching literally any sport (minus cricket) or working at - get this - a local movie theater. Or watching a movie. Yeah, he's probably watching a movie.