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American Family Field sees record attendance for World Series opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 2:27 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

American Family Field sees record attendance for World Series opener
Summary

Game 1 of the World Series took place at American Family Field in Milwaukee on October 23, featuring the Brewers against the Tampa Bay Rays. The attendance reached 43,250, surpassing the stadium's capacity of 41,900 due to standing-room-only tickets. The Brewers typically averaged 34,431 fans per game during the regular season and saw significant resale ticket prices ahead of the game, reflecting the strong interest in this matchup, the first World Series game in Milwaukee in 44 years. A StubHub issue caused some fans this week to lose their reserved tickets for the event.

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By the Numbers
  • •43,250 fans attended Game 1 at American Family Field
  • •Stadium's capacity is 41,900, exceeding limits with standing-room tickets
  • •Ticket resale prices peaked at $2,338 before the game started
  • •Milwaukee Brewers saw average attendance of 34,431 during regular season
  • •First World Series game in Milwaukee in 44 years
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  • 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Fans surpass American Family Field capacity for World Series opener
What they're saying
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There were more fans in attendance at American Family Field than the stadium has seats for Game 1 of the World Series.

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