Milwaukee Brewers
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
One Brewers Way
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City
Milwaukee
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Notes
Retractable roof stadium. Tailgating culture is legendary in Milwaukee.
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Phone
(414) 902-4400
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State
WI
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Venue name
American Family Field
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Website
https://www.mlb.com/brewers
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Zip code
53214
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Parking
Guide url
https://stadiumparkingguides.com/american-family-field-parking/
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Overnight
Not allowed
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Premium
Yes, for season ticket holders
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Public transport
MCTS Brewers Line Bus Service
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Overview
Fan-friendly parking in lots directly surrounding the stadium. Multiple color-coded lots. Tailgating permitted in designated areas. Lots open 3+ hours before first pitch.
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Towing
Strict enforcement, unauthorized vehicles towed
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Traffic
I-94 and Miller Park Way during peak hours
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Entrances
Overview
Gates open 2 hours before first pitch. Main entrance at Miller Park Way. ADA access at Home Plate entrance.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
MKE Airport: Uber/Lyft ~20 min ($20–$30); no direct transit to stadium
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Best option
MCTS game day express from downtown Milwaukee — easiest non-driving option
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Bus routes
MCTS Route 35 (National Ave) serves the stadium on game days
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Fare
$2.25 MCTS
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Nearest station
No rail service; MCTS bus is the transit option
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Rail lines
No Amtrak or commuter rail to American Family Field
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Overview
Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus routes 30 and 31 with game day express service. MCTS special event buses from downtown.
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Tips
Milwaukee is a tailgating city. The lots open early and the party starts hours before first pitch. Plan to arrive 2+ hours early for the full Brewers experience.
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Walking distance
MCTS bus stops within 5 min walk of stadium entrance
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Shuttles
Accessibility
MCTS buses fully ADA accessible
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Cost
MCTS: $2.25; game day express: $5 round-trip
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Park ride
Downtown Milwaukee park-and-ride at multiple locations
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Routes
MCTS (Milwaukee County Transit) game day express buses from downtown Milwaukee
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Schedule
Game day express departs downtown 2 hours before first pitch; returns 45 min after final out
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Bicycles
Rack locations
National Avenue (main entrance), Miller Park Way (east), Story Parkway (south)
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Share cost
$3/30 min; day pass $10
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Share provider
Bublr Bikes (Milwaukee) — limited stations near stadium; more in downtown Milwaukee
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Spaces
~40 racks around stadium exterior
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Tips
Not ideal — suburban location with limited bike infrastructure. The Hank Aaron State Trail passes nearby — a 14-mile trail connecting downtown Milwaukee to the stadium.
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
ADA spaces in Lot 1 and Lot 14; pre-purchase recommended; level paved surface to Gate A
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Assistive listening
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services Gate A; FM system compatible
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Contact
Brewers Accessibility: (414) 902-4400; Guest Services at Gate A
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off at Gate A on National Avenue; pull-through accessible
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Elevators
Elevators at Gates A, B, and C serving all seating levels
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Fun fact
American Family Field's retractable roof — one of only a handful in MLB — opens and closes in 10 minutes and covers the entire seating area, protecting fans from Milwaukee's notoriously unpredictable spring and fall weather.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms on every concourse; family restrooms at Gates A and B
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Sensory friendly
Sensory kits at Guest Services; quiet room available near Gate B
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Service animals
Welcome throughout; relief area outside Gate A
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible seating throughout all levels; companion seating adjacent
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Cashless — credit/debit/mobile pay; cash-to-card kiosks available
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Craft beer
Lakefront Brewery (Milwaukee), Sprecher Brewing, Indeed Brewing, New Glarus (Moon Man) on tap throughout
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Fun fact
The Famous Racing Sausages — Bratwurst, Polish Sausage, Italian Sausage, Hot Dog, and Chorizo — race around the warning track every game at the 6th inning. They've been a Brewers tradition since 1993. The Hot Dog won three consecutive races in 2017, then was mysteriously 'injured' for the rest of the season.
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Local
Klement's Famous Sausages (the Sausage Race sausages), Milwaukee-style fish fry, Usinger's brats, local beer brats
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Mobile ordering
MLB Ballpark app — mobile ordering available at American Family Field
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Notable stands
Klement's Famous Sausages (the Racing Sausages are served here!); Wisconsin cheese curd stand; Lakefront Brewery bar; fish fry stand
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Outside food policy
One sealed water bottle and soft-sided snack bag allowed
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Signature food
Bratwurst — Milwaukee's German heritage defines ballpark food; a brat grilled in beer with sauerkraut and stadium mustard is the definitive Brewers experience
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Vegetarian
Veggie brats, cheese curds (Wisconsin staple), salads, pizza, hummus
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Venue history
Architect
HOK Sport (now Populous); designed with retractable roof as a response to Milwaukee weather
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Construction cost
$400 million (2001)
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Famous moments
2011 NLCS appearance; Robin Yount and Paul Molitor Hall of Fame careers (at old County Stadium); Ryan Braun's MVP season; Christian Yelich's back-to-back batting titles
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Fun fact
Hank Aaron ended his playing career as a Milwaukee Brewer (1975–1976), closing the circle — he began his career with the Milwaukee Braves (1954–1965) before the team moved to Atlanta. American Family Field honors his legacy with a statue and retired number.
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Opened
2001
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Original capacity
42,500 (original); current 41,900
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Records
Christian Yelich won back-to-back NL batting titles (2018–2019) — first Brewers player to win consecutive batting titles
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Renovations
2014: New HD scoreboard; 2018: Expanded social areas and premium clubs; ongoing upgrades
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Retired numbers
#1 Don Money (honored), #4 Paul Molitor, #19 Robin Yount, #34 Rollie Fingers, #42 Jackie Robinson, #44 Hank Aaron (honored — Aaron was a Brewer at end of career)
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Venue details
Capacity
41,900
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Center field
400 ft
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Elevation
635 ft above sea level
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Left-center field
371 ft
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Left field
344 ft
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Right-center field
374 ft
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Right field
345 ft
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Roof
Retractable roof
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Surface
Natural Grass (Kentucky Bluegrass)
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