American Family Field

Looking for section numbers and the best seats by level? See the American Family Field Seating Chart.

The Brewers' ballpark, formerly Miller Park

American Family Field is the home of the Milwaukee Brewers, a retractable-roof ballpark southwest of the interchange of Interstate 94 and Brewers Boulevard, a few minutes west of downtown Milwaukee. It holds about 41,900, the figure used by Ticketmaster and The Ballpark Guide. For most games, the strongest seat is on the Loge Level infield, the second deck behind the plate and along the baselines; for a close look at the Brewers, the Field Level near their dugout in front of sections 112–114 on the first-base side is the pick.

The ballpark opened in 2001 as Miller Park under a naming deal with Miller Brewing that expired at the end of 2020. American Family Insurance, based in Madison, bought the rights in a 15-year deal, and the new name took effect for the 2021 season. Plenty of fans still call it Miller Park, and the seat map did not change.

Its signature is North America's only fan-shaped convertible roof, which pivots open or closed in under 10 minutes. Large glass panes let the natural grass grow, so a cold April night or a summer storm rarely costs a game.

Field, Loge, Club and Terrace levels

Section numbers below are from RateYourSeats' section pages; the low numbers start in right field and climb toward left.

Field Level (100s)

The Box Level infield runs from sections 110 to 125. The first eight rows there are the Diamond Box; the rows behind are the Field Infield Box. The Brewers dugout sits in front of sections 112–114, on the first-base side, and the visitors' dugout in front of the 121–123 area on the third-base side. Field Outfield Box sections run 106–109 in right field and 126–131 in left, and the Field Bleachers start at 101–104. Netting or screening covers the front of 112–123.

Loge Level (200s)

The second deck is the sweet spot of the building. Height lets you follow a fly ball and see defensive positioning, and the infield sections are not far from the field. The Loge Bleachers in left and right field (such as 233 and 238) are bench seats with backs and numbered spaces.

Club Level (300s)

The PNC Club Level offers premium seats with indoor access between the Loge and Terrace.

Terrace Level (400s)

The upper deck is steep and the cheapest seat in the building, but the infield sections still give a full view of the diamond and the 12,077-square-foot center-field video board installed for 2024, one of the largest in the majors.

Best seats at American Family Field, and ones to skip

• Best all-around: Loge infield, roughly behind home plate to the corners of the bases.
• Closest to the Brewers: Field Level between the dugouts, behind the netting, especially 112–114.
• Best value with a centered view: the lower rows of Terrace infield sections.
• Kids: seats facing left field, where Bernie Brewer slides from his dugout above the left-field bleachers after every Brewers homer and win.
• Atmosphere on a budget: the Field and Loge Bleachers, loud and social, though the scoreboard is viewed at an angle.

Seats to think twice about

• Top rows of the Terrace behind the plate: the highest, most distant seats in the building, close to the roof's pivot structure.
• Deep Terrace corners: angled away from home plate.
• Front rows behind the netting: the mesh sits closest to your eyes.
• Left-field box seats on a sunny open-roof afternoon: RateYourSeats notes 126–131 take more direct sun than the right-field side.

Roof status, sun and the right-field shade

With the roof closed, sun does not matter and you can sit anywhere. When it opens on a warm afternoon, the right-field side generally gets less direct sun than the left-field side, according to RateYourSeats, both in the Field Outfield Box (106–109 vs. 126–131) and in the Loge Bleachers. The Brewers post roof status on game day and run a roof status line at (414) 902-4636. The roof rises 175 feet above second base, and when it is open the sun reaches the low rows and bleachers first.

Day games in April and September can be cool even with the roof partly closed, so bring a layer.

Parking, tailgating and getting to the park

Most fans drive, and the lots are part of the experience. The parking page names the Molitor Lot, the American Family Lot and the Cooper Lot (motorcycles and scooters), with Ring Roads used for preferred parking when needed. As of 2026, parking uses license-plate recognition: buy online in advance or by QR code on-site, and preferred and general rates differ, with higher rates for Opening Day, Cubs games and weekends.

Tailgating rules

• Opening time: lots open three hours before first pitch, or 2.5 hours before weekday 6:15 and 6:40 p.m. starts; no early entry.
• Grills: gas or propane with shutoff valves, or self-contained charcoal; spent coals go in the bins at the base of light poles.
• Spaces: one vehicle per paid space, and no saving spots, so groups should arrive together.
• Cutoff: tailgating ends 30 minutes after first pitch, and lots close within an hour after the game.

Uber and Lyft use a Rideshare Lot at the south end of the Molitor Lot, reached via Bluemound Road and Yount Drive. Free courtesy shuttles carry guests who need help from select lot pickup points to the nearest gate.

Bag policy and entry rules

As of the 2026 season, the Brewers' security page sets these limits; check the current security policy before you go.

• Bags: clear single-compartment bags up to 12 by 12 by 6 inches, one-gallon clear sealable bags, or non-clear bags 9 by 5 by 2 inches or smaller. Diaper bags may be up to 16 by 16 by 8 inches; medically necessary items are exempt.
• Not allowed: all backpacks, multi-compartment bags, non-clear drawstring and tote bags, coolers and aerosol cans, including spray sunscreen.
• Food and drink: personal-size food and one factory-sealed plastic non-alcoholic bottle up to 32 ounces.
• Gates: 90 minutes before first pitch, two hours on Saturdays and Opening Day.
• Re-entry: not allowed on the same ticket.

Express lanes serve guests with no bag or a small 9-by-5-by-2-inch bag.

Big Blue, the 2002 All-Star Game and a 2050 commitment

Ground was broken on November 9, 1996, in a parking lot behind Milwaukee County Stadium. The park was due to open in 2000, but on July 14, 1999, the crane known as Big Blue collapsed while lifting a roof section, killing three workers and delaying the opening a year. Miller Park opened on April 6, 2001, and hosted the 2002 All-Star Game, which ended in a tie.

• 2007 and 2008: the roof made it a neutral-site refuge, hosting a Cleveland series displaced by snow and a Cubs–Astros series moved by Hurricane Ike, including a Carlos Zambrano no-hitter.
• 2021: the American Family Field name arrives.
• Late 2023: Wisconsin approves public money for repairs, with the Brewers committed to Milwaukee through 2050.
• 2024: new video boards and the 3rd Street Market Hall food outlets in the right-field loge.

Traditions include the Racing Sausages in the middle of the sixth inning and the Arctic Tailgate, when fans camp out before single-game tickets go on sale. See the Wikipedia entry for more history.

Sources

• Wikipedia – American Family Field
• Brewers – Security and bag policy
• Brewers – Fan guidelines
• Brewers – Tailgating
• Brewers – Parking
• RateYourSeats – American Family Field section 123
• RateYourSeats – American Family Field section 131
• Ticketmaster – Step Inside: American Family Field