MILWAUKEE— With a new season approaching and major developments around American Family Field, the Milwaukee Brewers are addressing two key concerns for fans: how to get in and out of the ballpark and how to watch games.
Brewers Gameday Traffic
Ongoing construction along I-94 is expected to impact travel to the ball park, particularly with a major stretch between 70th Street and 16th Street undergoing long-term work. While some eastbound lanes are expected to reopen, westbound closures are set in place throughout much of the season.
Team President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger says improving traffic flow and accessibility is a priority, especially with new attractions drawing more fans to the stadium earlier in the day. He is asking for fans to stay patient.
“I think the challenges that we recognize, especially on days like opening day, where we have 42,000 people here, will test the patience of some of our fans,” Schlesinger said. “Again, we’re working very closely to make sure that the time, to get out of the ballpark is not too much longer than normal times. As we learn through the process and as we cooperate with the sheriffs and parking enforcement and DOT, we’re going to learn, and I promise the fans that we will get better and we’ll do better.”
The team is encouraging fans to plan ahead for parking and arrival times, particularly, during high-attendance games. Officials say traffic patterns around the stadium– especially near major entry points like Brewers Boulevard and High 175— can become congested, and early arrival will help ease delays. The team is working with the Department of Transportation and local officials to ease congestion on these game days. That includes added staffing around the stadium, traffic management support, and tools designed to guide fans to the most efficient parking routes.
Fans can also use an interactive traffic map, which is available online and through the MLB Ballpark App, to find the best route to specific parking lots based on where you are coming from. QR codes will again be used for parking, allowing fans to either prepay or purchase passes upon arrival by scanning codes located throughout the lots.
Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger (Nazir Spencer)
Brewers Broadcasts and Streaming
Beyond traffic, the Brewers are also focused on improving access to games off the field. The Brewers have a new television platform. Last year they were partnered with FanDuel Sports and now with MLB Media, which controls the local television rights for about 15 MLB clubs.
Schlesinger says the organization continues to adapt to changes in the media landscape, working to ensure fans have multiple ways to watch and listen to games, whether through traditional broadcasts or digital platforms.
“I can assure fans that if they’re used to watching games on cable, satellite and streaming, they’re invariably going to have very similar options for 2026,” Schlesinger said. ”The streaming option is something that’s becoming more popular. It’s $99.99 for a six month subscription. You’ll get all local games, about 145 games that can be streamed to the app. If you’re a traditional cable or linear television viewer, you’re going to be able to get those.”
Schlesinger acknowledged the ongoing changes in how fans access games, with an emphasis on making Brewers baseball more widely available across platforms. That includes TV and radio options, along with evolving digital access, as teams across the MLB continue adapting to shifts in local broadcasting.
Bryan Anderson and Jeff Levering will continue to be the Brewers radio and television broadcasters in the 2026 season.
“Priority one for us is getting the mass distribution of our games to as many fans in the Wisconsin market as we can,” Schlesinger said. ”Equally important is returning all the great talent so people will find the broadcast and production, you know, very similar to years past with a couple of new cool camera angles and just a little bit of a higher production quality.”
The updates come as the Brewers continue expanding the fan experience both inside and outside the stadium heading into the 2026 season.