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 historic milestone, the American Family Field in Milwaukee witnessed an attendance of 43,250 fans for the first World Series game in 44 years. This figure exceeds the stadium's capacity of 41,900 seats, with approximately 1,350 fans opting for standing-room-only tickets. The Milwaukee Brewers faced the Tampa Bay Rays in a best-of-seven series on October 23.
The staggering attendance underscores the fans' enthusiasm, despite the premium pricing for tickets. Resale platforms reported some tickets being listed for as much as $2,338, the highest price in Major League Baseball history by over $500. Regular season games at American Family Field typically drew an average of 34,431 fans, with a total of 2,788,933 guests visiting the stadium throughout the 2023 season. The Milwaukee Brewers ranked 11th among the 30 MLB teams in attendance this year.
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