Seating at American Family Field

Visiting a new ballpark is always fun and exciting. The big drawback? Buying tickets to a venue you’ve not been to in person. Where are the best seats? Where is the value? What information do you need to make the best choice before you buy? Well, The Stadium Insiders have you covered for your trip to American Family Field. Below, you’ll find detailed information on different seating options to help you pick the right seats.

Table of Contents

• Our favorite seats
• Our least favorite seats
• 100 Field Level Baselines (Sections 106-131)
• 100 Field Level Bleachers (Sections 101-104)
• 200 Loge Level Baselines (206-232)
• 200 Loge Level Bleachers (201-205, 233-236)
• 300 Level PNC Club/Skyy Lounge (Sections 306-345)
• 400 Level Terrace
• Standing Room Only (SRO)
• Special Areas
  • X-Golf and Casamigos
  • Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard
  • All Inclusive Areas (Northwestern Mutual Legends Club, Johnsonville Party Deck, Aurora Healthcare Bullpen, Vizzy Loft, Associated Bank Power Alley, Miller Lite Landing, Toyota Territory)
• Premium Seating
• Bottom Line

Our favorite seats

Our least favorite seats

American Family Field Seating Overview

American Family Field, in comparison to a lot of ballparks, is much simpler than most. There aren’t a lot of premium seating options, and the layout of the ballpark is pretty generic. That’s not a bad thing—it means that selecting a seat here is easier than it would be in a lot of other places. You’re pretty much just making a decision on two criteria: price and location (as opposed to “amenities”).

That doesn’t mean there aren’t any interesting choices to make. There’s the 300 level club, the X-Golf simulator in left field, and a surprising number of all-you-can-eat areas in the outfield. We’ll tell you about all of them.

100 Field Level Baselines (Sections 106-131)

The Brewers seating chart splits these sections into six different categories, describing them with words like “Field Diamond Platinum,” “Field Diamond Box,” “Field Infield Platinum,” etc. But honestly, those labels don’t mean anything. All of these seats are completely identical to each other. The only difference between them is how far they are from home plate, and how far they are from the field. You don’t need us to tell you that a seat 10 rows behind home plate is a better seat than one 30 rows up in the outfield. But what you do need us to tell you is that there are no other benefits to that seat behind home plate – it’s just a seat with a spectacular view, no matter what label the Brewers attach to it. 

So if you’re looking for a lower level seat, find the best ones that meet your budget. And if you need some tips on how to decide, here are a few important notes:

• For day games, the majority of seats along the 3rd base line are directly in the sun, and it can get really hot (I mean, yeah, the sun is always hot, but these seats really feel like they’re in an oven). So if you want to sit in the shade, we’d suggest focusing your search on the 1st base side for day games.
• Sections 106-107 and 129-131 have obstructed sight lines because the outfield wall begins to climb here. The farther away from the wall your seats are, the more of the field is blocked. The infield and opposite outfield are still in view but the outfield area directly below you becomes blocked. If you sit in these sections, the closer seats to the wall will give you a better view of the field.

100 Field Level Bleachers (Sections 101-104)

Once again, the Brewers have segmented these sections into more categories than are meaningful. The “Field Bleachers Boxes” are simply the first 5 rows of these sections, while the “Field Bleachers” are the rest of the rows behind those. But there’s no difference in the actual seats themselves. They’re all long, uncomfortable metal benches, although they do have seatbacks, which at least provides some comfort. 

What we can tell you is that after the third row of these sections, the view is blocked for parts of the warning track and balls hit in the air. And the video screen becomes difficult or impossible to see beginning with the fourth row of each section – especially the closer you get to center field, like in Section 101. The one benefit these seats provide is that if you’re coming to see your team, Sections 101 and 102 are right on top of the visitors’ bullpen, and are therefore the closest place in the park you can get to your team’s relievers. 

So really, we’re telling you that if you’re going to sit in the 100 level bleachers, try to sit in the first three or four rows. Otherwise, we suggest skipping the 100 level bleachers.

200 Loge Level Baselines (206-232)

If you’ll notice this repeating pattern, the Brewers have broken the 200 level into multiple different seat categories, like “Loge Diamond Box” and “Loge Outfield Premium.” And, once again, those labels don’t mean anything. All of the seats in Sections 206-232 are exactly the same. The only difference between them is location. So find the best seats that match your budget or preferences.

We think the views from the 200 level are outstanding. No, you’re not right at field level, but the 200 level isn’t as high up from the field as you would find at other stadiums. The elevation makes it really easy to see the entire field, and we think that seats further down the baselines on the 200 level are better than comparable seats on the 100 level. And, it will often be the case that seats on the 200 level will be less expensive than those on the 100 level, and to be honest, we’d rather sit on the 200 level than in a high row on the 100 level.

But there are some good things to know about the 200 level:

• This level has the most diverse food and drink options in the ballpark, so if you’re a fan of the food, the 200 level is an ideal place to sit.
• As with the 100 level, the 1st base side will be in the shade, and the 3rd base side (as well as the areas behind home plate for some of the game) will be in the sun. So if you’d prefer to keep cool, stick to the 1st base line.
• Seats in Section 232 can have some obstructions to the outfield due to the foul pole.
• Section 217 is a Family Section that does not allow alcohol.

200 Loge Level Bleachers (201-205, 233-236)

As with the 100 level bleachers, the 200 level bleachers have metal benches with backs, and aren’t the most comfortable. So if you’re strictly shopping based on price, then these are an option, but we’d rather sit in actual seats than in these. 

Here are some notes about the 200 level bleachers:

• Section 233 contains the left field foul pole and the closer to the front of the section you sit, the more of your view is blocked. 
• The seats in Section 236 all have significant obstructed views and should not be considered at any price. The same is true of Section 235 behind Row 11.
• The Right Field Loge Bleachers (201-205) are much more open and less of a concern for obstructed views. As with the Left Field Loge Bleachers, the farther up you sit, the more of the outfield in front of you is cut off from view. Beginning at approximately Row 8, the warning track is hidden from view.
• If you do want to enjoy the game in a laid back atmosphere from the left field bleachers, buy tickets closer to the front or middle of Section 234 or 235 for the best seats.

300 Level PNC Club/Skyy Lounge (Sections 306-345)

The Club level certainly has some nice benefits, but it’s important to note that there is no food or beverages that are included with a 300 level ticket at American Family Field. All you are getting with your ticket are the comforts of the club level.

What does that include? Well, first off, the concourse is enclosed and air conditioned, so if you’re looking to get out of the summer heat for a bit, this is a great place to do it. There are plenty of places to sit and cool down, and you can still see the game on the TVs inside the club.

Whereas the bars in the rest of the stadium will stop serving alcohol after the 7th inning, the SKYY Lounge bar in the club level will stay open until the final out. There is also in-seat wait service on the Club level, so you can get drinks and a limited selection of food items without leaving your seat.

And, finally, because the Club level is restricted to those with a Club level ticket, the lines for concessions and restrooms will typically be shorter than they are in the general bowl.

So what’s our verdict? If the things we just mentioned appeal to you, the Club level is a good way to go. You may find that it’s worth paying a premium for shorter restroom lines and some air conditioning, and who are we to argue? The views are fine, although we feel more detached from the game on the club level than we do on the 200 level. 

Some notes about the Club level:

• As with the other levels, the sun will be on the 3rd base side, and the shade will be on the first base side.
• There are only seven rows per section on the club level, so really, the gap between rows (in terms of distance to the field) is negligible. Sure, we love the first row, but you’re fine sitting in any row up here.
• All of the sections/seats on the 300 level share access to the same concourse. So if you’d like to sit on the club level, but are more price sensitive, look for seats further down the baselines.
• Section 309 is a Family Section and does not allow alcohol.

400 Level Terrace

The 400 level, or the Terrace level, are American Family Field’s nosebleed seats. The only reason you’d be up this far away from the action is for budget reasons, or if you’re with a large group, or maybe you won the tickets at a grocery store raffle. The only exception is on a Friday or Saturday, when the crowd up there skews a little younger and it feels like more of a party atmosphere throughout the concourse. 

Here are some pointers for picking a 400 level seat:

• Remember Bob Uecker? Well, of course the Brewers do. Which is why they have the “Uecker Seats” up here. As a tribute to the long-time Brewers radio announcer and a nod to his famous Miller Lite commercials in the 80s, these heavily obstructed view seats (Section 422) are your cheapest way into the game if buying from the Brewers. They even placed a statue of Uecker in the last row for a photo opportunity. To snag a ticket, you will need to be at Window 7 of the Brewers Ticket Office when gates open. While the cost is only $5, it is cash only. 
• We feel that the position of the railing on the 400 level creates some obstruction if you’re sitting in Rows 1 or 2. So we’d suggest not sitting below Row 3.
• The shade will be on the 1st base side, and the sun will be on the 3rd base side. And let us tell you… from the 400 level, you may feel like you’re sitting on the sun during a day game.
• Section 417 is a Family Section, so no alcohol is allowed.

Standing Room Only (SRO)

SRO tickets are sometimes made available by the team, but whether they are or not, you can always buy the cheapest ticket in the building and just roam around as you please (other than the 300 level, which requires a club level ticket). There are high top railings behind most sections in the 100 and 200 levels, so those are great spaces to post up and watch the game. You might consider standing in sections 117 or 118, behind home plate, or the 1st base side of the 200 Level, as they will give you easy access to the craft beer and cocktail bars. 

Additional notes for Standing Room Only:

• For those traveling without kids, the 1st base side near Sections 108-110 is close to the kids area, so you may want to find a spot with a little less chaos.
• There are no standing room areas on the 300 and 400 levels. 
• Due to the seating overhangs above and the SRO areas being at the back of the seating sections, there is always some level of obstructed view. Whether that is fly balls, seeing the scoreboard, or even tall people standing for an exciting play, your view will be obstructed in certain situations.
• If you want a really cheap ticket, we mentioned above that the Brewers will sometimes sell $5 cash-only “Uecker seats” in Section 422 from Window 7 of their box office on gameday. They are badly obstructed seats, but if you’re just planning on roaming around, that doesn’t matter, so these are a cheap way into the park for SRO.

Special Areas

American Family Field has unique areas including some available to every ticket holder.

X-Golf and Casamigos

In left field, near the foul pole, you can spend time at X-Golf and Casamigos on the 300 Level – a spacious area that more or less operates as one, but shares two names. If you do not have tickets to the Club Level, this area is only otherwise accessible from the stairs and escalator deep in left field and stands as the only area on the 300 Level accessible to all ticket-holders.

If you wish to golf before or during the game, your best bet is to make a reservation via the X-Golf website, otherwise it’s first-come, first-serve. It’s worth noting that two of the golf simulator bays actually have a view of the field, so if they’re available, you’ll be able to both golf and watch the game from the same space.

However, this area has much more than golfing. There are multiple bars (with specialty Casamigos cocktails you won’t find elsewhere) and multiple seating options, which, excluding the bar seats, mostly all have a view of the field, all while offering a more comfortable temperature than the rest of the park. There are even a row of recliners facing windows at the far end (below the window-adjacent simulators) so you can watch the game in the most relaxed way possible. There’s also a small retail section near the bar by the entrance, complete with golf-styled Brewers gear. Plus, the added bonus is that alcohol in this area sells through the eighth inning, one inning later than the rest of the park. 

Attached to but outside X-Golf is the Casamigos patio, which features three rows of high-top tables that overlook the field – and wait service to go with it. These are first-come, first-serve as well and provide a better view of the field the lower you go.

TSI TIP: keep in mind — to access X-Golf or Casamigos on a gameday, you need to have a game ticket to enter the ballpark.

Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard

In the same corner as X-Golf/Casamigos but on the 100 Level, the Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard is a sprawling bar and restaurant with a full menu and multiple seating options, many of which face the field.  

To sit here, here’s what you need to know.

1) If you want to reserve a table for the Barrel Room, you need to purchase a game ticket through the same link that you would use to purchase any other game tickets:  Brewers Single Game Tickets. Just click on the Barrel Room zone and if tickets are available, it will pull up the seating chart.

2) For ticketing purposes, the restaurant requires you to purchase these tables in groups of four or six seats. If you are a group of 2 or 3, you would need to purchase an entire table for four. If you are a group of 5, you would need to purchase an entire six-person table.

3) Prices vary based on the day/opponent. We see everything ranging from a $60 ticket (DBacks on a Thursday) to a $145 ticket (Cubs on a Saturday).

4) Each ticket will come with a food/beverage credit. The more expensive the ticket, the higher the credit. For the $60 tickets, the credit is $25.  For the $145 ticket, the credit is $50. (FYI: 18% gratuity is not included in these numbers and will be added on at the end of your meal). (Also: if you purchase an extra ticket in order to reserve a table, you would be able to use that food/beverage credit, even if there isn’t a person attached to it).

5) This is both your ticket to enter the ballpark, as well as your seat location for the entire game.

There are four different seating options available — but only three that you need to worry about.

• Bullpen Porch – These are 6-person high top tables overlooking the bullpen and field. While not grouped with the “outside tables,” these are outside as well. To reserve these, you must purchase at least 4 seats.
  
• Outside Tables – Sometimes listed as the “Home Run Porch” on third-party sites, these are 4-person tables with chairs facing the field just outside the Barrel Yard.
  
• Inside Tables – There are three types of seating here. The first row, closest to the field, are 4-person tables directly next to the exterior windows, so you still get a pretty good view of the game (even if there’s some overhead obstruction). The other two rows are a mixture of 4-person booths, 4-person picnic tables, and 4-person hi-tops with stools. When purchasing in advance, there is no real way to tell what’s what, which can be a gamble if you’re expecting a seat back, and any given table may have some level of obstruction between angles and foot traffic in front of the table.
  
• Brew Room – A windowed room with picnic and booth seating inside the restaurant, this is for groups of 30-40, so it’s not applicable for single-ticket fans. 

If you don’t reserve a table in advance, you can try to get a table as a walk-in, if available. If the Brewers haven’t sold those tables within two hours of game time, the restaurant is allowed to seat people at its discretion, even at the outdoor tables. BUT a) you would need to have a game ticket to enter the ballpark, and b) you would technically have a 90-minute table limit. So if you show up at first pitch, you could watch the first 90 minutes of the game from that table location.

Finally, pricing between these seating options seems to be pretty consistent — they’re all the same price and are based on the opponent. So if you can get a porch seat, there’s really no reason not to. Booking early is definitely a good idea to get the best table location.

So, is it worth it? Yes and no. If you can get a porch seat, it’s a unique view and food and drink options you can’t find elsewhere in the park (like beer-battered walleye, a brat flight, and a brandy slushie). 

That said, based on the restaurant’s prices, the credit really only affords you an entree and a drink. You can also easily get closer to the action for a similar price on the 200 Level and still have plenty of good food options nearby. And as far as the interior tables? They’re simply not worth the price if you don’t get a view of the field. 

Bottom Line: It’s worth trying for the view and unique food options — but only if you get a porch seat. Otherwise, sit elsewhere and simply stop at the bar between innings for some of the park’s more unique drinks/cocktails.

All Inclusive Areas (Johnsonville Party Deck, Aurora Healthcare Bullpen, Vizzy Loft, Associated Bank Power Alley, Toyota Territory)

These are all group party areas that are typically rented out to companies. But when they aren’t, the Brewers will sometimes make these tickets available for single-game sale on their website as all-you-can-eat tickets. 

It would be easy to be a little overwhelmed by choosing from all of these options, so we’ll make it easy for you: they’re pretty much all the same. They have the exact same food, they’re all in the outfield, they all have a similar view, and they’re all priced pretty much the same. 

But are these tickets worth it? The prices vary, depending on the opponent, the day of the week, the time of the year, and the specific area – and they generally get pricier as the season goes on. Regular prices range from $47 to $157. Your ticket includes two drink tickets (valid for domestic beer or soft drinks), plus a buffet of standard ballpark fare, including hot dogs, brats (the same as served throughout the park), mac and cheese, pasta salad, chips, and a spring green salad. 

But, in general, we didn’t think the food was that great, and it certainly pales in comparison to the concessions you can get on the main concourse. And when you’re in Milwaukee, you can certainly do better than Miller or Coors (no offense, but did you really travel to Wisconsin to drink the same beers you can get at your local 7-11?). And the price isn’t exactly a bargain. 

So, honestly, we’d rather take that same money, buy a 100 or 200 level ticket, and spend the money we have left over (which we think we will have) on some better food and drinks. These sections would need to be a lot less expensive for us to recommend them to you. The only exception would be if you want to entertain a small to midsize group. If one of these sections is open, you could buy a block of tickets without having to go through the Brewers group sales department.

Premium Seating

If you were waiting for a full breakdown of premium seating options at American Family Field, well, you’ll have to keep waiting, because there aren’t any. Unlike many other ballparks, there are no upscale premium clubs here. In lieu of that type of seating, the Brewers have built the aforementioned areas like X-Golf, Casamigos, and the Leinenkugel Barrel Yard. That’s bad news if you typically like sitting in those kinds of areas. But it’s good news because those types of clubs aren’t taking up valuable seating real estate at our ballpark. So unlike in most stadiums, the seats behind home plate here are just regular seats for regular people. Welcome to Milwaukee!

Bottom Line

As we said, American Family Field just isn’t a terribly complicated ballpark. If you’re asking us, we say look for seats in the 100 or 200 level infields – the prices shouldn’t be prohibitive. If you want some air conditioning and plush seats, shoot for the 300 level club. Try to avoid the bleachers – we just don’t like them here, and we’re not fans of the 400 level either. If you’re going budget, a seat down the 200 level baselines should do just fine. Other than that, check out some of the restaurants and bars in the stadium if you’re looking for something a little more special than your average day at the ballpark.