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American Family Field

What a visiting fan needs to know: where to stay, getting in from MKE, parking and tailgating, what to eat and where to sit.

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Where to stay near American Family Field

Where visiting fans stay

Checked at the source
  • Downtown Westown
    Barbara Hughes, Google Maps

    Downtown WestownVisiting fans pick this

    15 min by rideshare. The most hotel rooms and bars in town. Who's on Third on N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive runs a free shuttle to every home game with any purchase.

  • Historic Third Ward
    Traveling Soul & Explorer, Google Maps

    Historic Third WardVisiting fans pick this

    15 min by rideshare. Walkable warehouse district with restaurants and the Milwaukee Public Market. Good base for a free day between games.

  • Avenues West

    10 min by transit. Closer to the ballpark than the core of downtown and on the CONNECT 1 bus line. The Ambassador Hotel on W. Wisconsin Avenue is on Visit Milwaukee's list of game shuttle stops.

  • West Milwaukee and Story Hill

    5 min by rideshare. The only lodging close to the ballpark. Best Western Plus Milwaukee West on W. National Avenue is on Visit Milwaukee's shuttle list, and the Bluemound bars are nearby.

Around the stadium

Checked at the source
The closest bar cluster is on W. Bluemound Road about a mile north of the ballpark, where Kelly's Bleachers and J&B's Blue Ribbon sit side by side and run game-day shuttles. There is almost no hotel stock next to the ballpark, so most fans sleep downtown and ride a shuttle, bus or rideshare.

Map of the area

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Getting to American Family Field

From Milwaukee Mitchell

From a specialist guide
MKE (Milwaukee Mitchell International). It sits about 10 miles southeast of the ballpark, roughly 15 to 20 minutes by car on I-94 without game traffic.

On game day

Checked at the source
Drive and park on site, about 15 min. Ballpark lots off I-94 at Brewers Boulevard. MCTS CONNECT 1 bus rapid transit, about 35 min. Wisconsin Avenue and 44th Street, then walk south to the ballpark. MCTS Route 18, about 35 min. National Avenue and 43rd Street, then walk to the ballpark. Who's on Third courtesy shuttle, about 20 min to Along the third base line near the gates.

Parking and tailgating at American Family Field

Tailgating

Checked at the source
Tailgate in any lot except employee lots and the Rideshare Lot. Only ticketholders may be in the lots. Your vehicle must sit in a purchased space, one vehicle per space. Only state-approved gas or propane units with fuel shutoff valves and self-contained charcoal units are allowed. No open flames or wood fires. Dump charcoal in the coal bins at the base of the lot light poles. Tailgating must stop 30 minutes after the game starts. Everyone must then go into the ballpark or leave the grounds. You cannot buy an extra space for tailgating or hold spaces for friends. Arrive together to park side by side. No in and out parking: leaving means paying again. Custom tailgate grids go through Brewers Group Sales at 414-902-4777. For the 2026 NLCS, lots open 3.5 hours before first pitch and there is no early entry. Buy parking ahead of time, since the Brewers warn day-of parking is limited.

Game day at American Family Field

Getting in

Checked at the source
  • Bag policy: Clear single-compartment bags up to 12 x 12 x 6 inches, non-clear bags up to 9 x 5 x 2 inches, or a one-gallon clear resealable bag. No backpacks of any size and no multi-compartment bags. Diaper bags up to 16 x 16 x 8 inches and medical bags are allowed. The Brewers do not check bags.
  • Cashless: All concessions, retail stores and kiosks are cashless. Bring a credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or a Brewers gift card.
  • Re-entry: No re-entry on the same ticket. Express lanes at every gate serve fans with no bag or a bag 9 x 5 x 2 inches or smaller.

Touring the stadium

Checked at the source
Adults $16, seniors 60 and older, military and kids 3 to 12 $11, under 3 free. Book at brewers.com or call 414-902-4000. Meet at the Tour and Information desk inside the left field gate 10 minutes early. Tour parking is free in the Brewers 2 lot. There are no public tours in October. About 75 to 90 minutes with a 20-person minimum. Email [email protected] or call 414-902-4635. The visitors' clubhouse is off the route on game days and the day before a home series. Free with a game ticket. A multimedia show in the left field corner of the Loge Level about how big league baseball came back to Milwaukee. $150 per person Monday to Thursday and $175 Friday to Sunday, groups of 2 to 8, age 8 and up. Not offered in the postseason. Email [email protected].

After the final whistle

Checked at the source
All lots close within one hour after the game, and every car must be out by then. During the I-94 East-West rebuild, use the WisDOT route planner (94eastwest.wisconsindot.gov/amfamfield) to pick the best exit from your lot. To skip the traffic, ride a bar shuttle: Saz's starts return runs at the top of the 6th inning and Who's on Third at the 7th.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Showing up to a playoff game without parking or with a ticket screenshot. The Brewers sell postseason parking in advance in the MLB Ballpark app and say day-of parking is limited, and screenshots of tickets are turned away at the gates.

Food and drink at American Family Field

Bars near the stadium

Checked at the source
  • Kelly's Bleachers
    Kelly's Bleachers, Google Maps

    Kelly's Bleachers

    5218 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53208

    A longtime Brewers sports bar on the Bluemound strip, serving Milwaukee for more than 40 years. It runs its own shuttle to home games.

    Away fans: expect a room full of Brewers fans. Wear your colors and keep it friendly.

  • J&B's Blue Ribbon
    J&B's Blue Ribbon Bar and Grill, Google Maps

    J&B's Blue Ribbon

    5230 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53208

    Next door to Kelly's Bleachers, so the two work as one pregame stop. It runs shuttles to every Brewers home game.

    Away fans: home colors fill the room. Keep it friendly.

  • Saz's State House
    Saz's State House, Google Maps

    Saz's State House

    5539 W. State St., Milwaukee, WI 53208

    A Milwaukee standby since 1976, known for its round bar and baby back ribs. It runs free shuttles to every Brewers playoff home game.

    Away fans: a big Brewers playoff party. Expect to be outnumbered, and expect a full room.

  • Who's on Third
    Who's on Third, Google Maps

    Who's on Third

    1007 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53203

    A downtown pub on the stretch locals still call Old World Third Street. Its free shuttle makes it the easiest carless way to the ballpark from downtown.

    Away fans: a downtown sports bar with a Brewers crowd on game days. Keep it friendly.

Things to do around American Family Field

Listed in the order they happen on game day. Each one earns points.

  1. Tailgate75 points

    Tailgate in the ballpark lots

    Milwaukee tailgating is a big part of a Brewers game, with grills going in every lot hours before first pitch. Bring a propane or self-contained charcoal grill and dump the coals in the bins at the light poles.

    $. 3 hours before first pitch

  2. Eat65 points

    Ribs and a shuttle at Saz's

    Saz's State House is a Milwaukee standby known for baby back ribs, and it runs free shuttles to every Brewers playoff home game. Order a bite to claim a seat on the bus.

    $$. 3 hours before first pitch

  3. Drink50 points

    Shuttle from Who's on Third

    Grab a drink downtown, get a wristband and ride the free shuttle to the gates along the third base line. It is the easiest way to reach the ballpark from downtown without a car.

    $. 2 hours 30 minutes before first pitch

  4. Drink50 points

    Pregame on the Bluemound strip

    Kelly's Bleachers and J&B's Blue Ribbon sit side by side a mile from the ballpark and both run game shuttles. Start at one, finish at the other, then ride to the gates.

    $. 2 hours 30 minutes before first pitch

  5. Landmark40 points

    See The Selig Experience

    A free multimedia show in the left field corner of the Loge Level about how big league baseball came back to Milwaukee. It runs from gates open through the 7th inning, so catch it before first pitch.

    Free. 1 hour 30 minutes before first pitch

  6. Eat50 points

    Eat the NLCS Jumbo Chippin' Away Brat

    A potato chip-crusted bratwurst with caramelized onion dip, sour cream and haystack onions, sold only for the 2026 NLCS. Find it at the Sausage stands on the Field Level, sections 109 and 127.

    $. 45 minutes before first pitch

  7. Eat50 points

    Frozen custard at Kopp's

    Frozen custard is the Milwaukee dessert, richer and denser than ice cream, and Kopp's posts new flavors of the day. It also serves old-fashioned burgers, so it works as a full meal.

    $

  8. Eat40 points

    Cheese curds at the Public Market

    The Milwaukee Public Market in the Third Ward has 19 local vendors and is a classic place to try Wisconsin cheese curds. It makes an easy lunch on the free day between games.

    $

  9. Outing40 points

    Shop for sausage at Usinger's

    Usinger's sells its sausage from a downtown store on the site of its original plant, open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm. Pick up the same kind of sausage the city cheers for in the 6th inning.

    $

  10. Tour50 points

    Lakefront Brewery tour

    A 50-minute tour of a Milwaukee craft brewery with four 8-ounce pours and a souvenir pint glass. Tickets are $13 Monday to Thursday and $16 Friday to Sunday.

    $

  11. Outing65 points

    Harley-Davidson Museum

    The motorcycle maker's museum sits in the Menomonee Valley, the same valley as the ballpark, and is open daily 10am to 5pm. Plan two or more hours for the bikes and exhibits.

    $$

  12. Landmark50 points

    Watch the Art Museum wings open

    The Milwaukee Art Museum's Burke Brise Soleil spreads its wings when the museum opens, closes and opens again at noon, and closes at closing time when weather allows. Adult tickets are $27, and the lakefront view is free.

    $$

  13. Photo25 points

    Thumbs up with the Bronze Fonz

    A bronze statue of the Happy Days character stands on the RiverWalk just south of Wells Street. Copy his double thumbs up for the classic Milwaukee photo.

    Free

  14. Ritual50 points

    Watch the Racing Sausages

    Five costumed sausages race around the warning track in the middle of the 6th inning at every Brewers home game. It is the most Milwaukee moment in the ballpark, so be in your seat for it.

    Free. 1 hour 45 minutes after first pitch

Seats and shade at American Family Field

Where the sun lands on a day game, and which seats stay dry when it rains.

Shade and cover

From a specialist guide
  • Whole seating bowl. October games are often played with the roof closed. With the fan-shaped roof shut, every seat is under cover. Call the Roof Hotline at 414-902-4636 on game day for the roof plan.
  • Field Level infield boxes, sections 110-125. The roof structure keeps many of these seats out of direct sun even when the roof is open.
  • Terrace Level, first base side. With the roof open, the first base side gets more shade than the third base side.
  • Terrace Level left field, sections 438-442. These get the most sun with the roof open. Skip them if you want shade.