American Family Field

American Family Field is a baseball stadium in Milwaukee equipped with a retractable roof made of seven panels that opens or closes in about ten minutes. The facility spreads across four levels with seating, food vendors, and souvenir areas arranged around the spectator stands.

The ballpark opened in 2001 after construction delays caused by a crane accident that killed three workers. The facility replaced the old County Stadium and was designed to allow baseball games despite changeable weather.

The ballpark displays a large mural celebrating regional sports legends that visitors see when entering the main hall. During every home game, costumed mascots dressed as sausages race across the field, a tradition that draws cheers from children and adults alike.

The venue holds about 42,000 spectators and is accessible through several entrances that lead to different levels. Visitors should allow time to find their way through the long walkways, especially during well-attended games.

The facility uses an air circulation system that keeps the interior temperature about 30 degrees Fahrenheit above the outside temperature without conventional air conditioning. The roof weighs over 12,000 tons and moves at a speed of about 700 feet (213 meters) per minute.

Location: Milwaukee

Architects: HKS, Inc.

Official opening: April 6, 2001

Capacity: 41900

Website: http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/mil/ballpark/miller-park-events

GPS coordinates: 43.02833,-87.97111

Latest update: December 12, 2025 21:50