Fans surpass American Family Field capacity for World Series opener
There were more fans in attendance at American Family Field than the stadium has seats for Game 1 of the World Series.
In a record-breaking attendance, the first World Series game at American Family Field drew 43,250 fans on October 23, exceeding the stadium's 41,900 seat capacity by nearly 1,350 spectators. These standing-room-only attendees opted for tickets priced at $2,338, the highest price in Major League Baseball history, just minutes before the game began. The tickets were available for resale on platforms like StubHub, which reported some remaining inventory shortly before the game started.
This exceptional turnout marks the Milwaukee Brewers' highest attendance figure since hosting their 44th World Series game in 44 years. During the regular season, the Brewers averaged 34,431 fans across 81 home games, totaling 2,788,933 guests at American Family Field according to ESPN. Among MLB teams, the Brewers ranked 11th in attendance for the current season.
The stadium remained bustling with fans despite reports of some misplaced Brewers World Series tickets following a StubHub issue. Overall, the attendance figures underscore the fervent passion of Milwaukee Brewers supporters, eager to witness their team compete on the national stage.
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