An iconic baseball park located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Miller Park, officially named American Family Field, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is used mostly for baseball matches, hosting the home games of the Milwaukee Brewers, its owner.
Opened on 6 April 2001 with an exhibition match between the Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds, it replaced the original Milwaukee County Stadium, which had 53,192 seats. The seating capacity of the new stadium is currently set at 41,900. The stadium was designed by HKS, Inc. and NBBJ and had a construction cost of $400 million.
A category-four stadium and one of the biggest stadiums by capacity in the United States, Miller Park has hosted several significant matches, including the 2002 All-Star Game, as well as the 2011 National League Championship Series. It was recognized for having the best tailgating in Major League Baseball by the Sporting News in 2009. By its twentieth birthday, Miller Park had welcomed more than 44 million spectators. The stadium is one of the potential venues for future international baseball events.
Miller Park (2001): A detailed account of the history and specifications of Miller Park, the home of the Milwaukee Brewers. https://www.mlb.com/brewers/ballpark
Miller Park (The Cathedral) – until 2020: An extensive report about the stadium's history and various events it has hosted. https://stadiumdb.com/stadiums/usa/miller_park
Miller Park never fades, Preface, Prime Books, 2003: A book detailing the enduring popularity and importance of Miller Park. https://www.amazon.com/Miller-Park-Never-Fades/dp/9728820070
Milwaukee Brewers 100 glorious years - The History 1, Edition and Contents, S.A., 2003: A comprehensive history of the Milwaukee Brewers and their iconic stadium, Miller Park. https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-Brewers-Glorious-Years-History/dp/989554099X