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American Family Field

Milwaukee Brewers

NL CentralMilwaukee, WINational League

American Family Field (formerly Miller Park) features a fan-shaped retractable roof that can open or close in 10 minutes. It's the largest retractable roof stadium in baseball by square footage.

Satellite aerial view of American Family Field

Aerial view · Google Maps

Stadium Stats

Capacity

41,700

Year Opened

2001

Surface

Natural Grass

Roof Type

Retractable

Did You Know?

  • The roof is a fan-shaped design — unique in baseball — that allows the walls to open as well.

  • Bernie Brewer slides down a yellow slide into a beer mug when the Brewers hit a home run.

  • Milwaukee has a strong tailgating culture — the lots open 3 hours before first pitch.

Plan Your Trip

Getting There

Milwaukee County Transit System buses run on game days. Primarily a drive-to stadium.

Parking

Stadium lots surround the park. Tailgating is a major attraction — arrive early.

Rideshare

Drop-off on South 70th Street. Post-game pickup near the Miller Park Way entrance.

Where to Stay

The Brewhouse Inn & Suites

4 mi (downtown)

Budget

Aloft Milwaukee Downtown

4.5 mi

Mid-range

The Pfister Hotel Milwaukee

5 mi

Luxury

Nearby Food

Sobelman's Pub & Grill

4 mi

Burgers / Bar

Milwaukee's best burger and a Bloody Mary with a whole chicken.

Kopps Custard

3 mi

Frozen Custard

Milwaukee's legendary frozen custard — flavor of the day.

Milwaukee Public Market

5 mi

Food Hall

Great variety of local vendors on the Milwaukee River.

Lakefront Brewery

5 mi

Brewery

One of Milwaukee's great craft breweries.