Can you bring food into American Family Field?

Milwaukee Brewers · Milwaukee, WI

Yes, some outside food is allowed, with conditions

American Family Field food policy

Yes, some outside food is allowed, with conditions

The Brewers' security page lists personal-size food items (for example a sandwich, small bags of pretzels or a piece of fruit) among permitted items, plus one non-alcoholic sealed plastic bottle (32 oz or smaller) per person. Everything is subject to inspection at screening, and coolers, cans and glass or metal containers are prohibited. Bags must be clear 12 x 12 x 6 in or smaller, 1-gallon clear resealable bags, or non-clear 9 x 5 x 2 in or smaller, with exceptions for ADA and medically necessary items. Call Brewers Guest Relations at (414) 902-4900 with questions.

We checked the venue’s rules on October 21, 2026. Rules can change, so check before you go.

American Family Field bag policy

Clear bags only

  • Clear single-compartment bags 12" x 12" x 6" or smaller are allowed.
  • Non-clear bags 9" x 5" x 2" or smaller are allowed.
  • One-gallon clear resealable bags are allowed.
  • Backpacks, multi-compartment bags and non-clear drawstring or tote bags are not allowed.

Medical and diaper bags: Diaper bags (maximum size: 16" x 16" x 8") and ADA or medically necessary items are exceptions.

Food and drinks: Personal size food items and one sealed plastic bottle (32 ounces or smaller) per person are allowed. Hard and soft coolers are not. Food you need for a medical diet can have its own rule: see Can you bring food into American Family Field?

Carry-in facts

From the venue’s page, checked Oct 19, 2026. Anything not listed here isn’t in the lines we saved from that page, so ask.
ItemRuleThe venue’s words
BackpackNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “All Backpacks, regardless of size or style”
Diaper bagAllowed if… Up to 16 x 16 x 8 in.“Exceptions will be made for diaper bags (maximum size: 16” x 16” x 8”) and for ADA/medically necessary items.”
Medical bagAllowed if… An exception is made for ADA or medically needed items.“Exceptions will be made for diaper bags (maximum size: 16” x 16” x 8”) and for ADA/medically necessary items.”
Soft coolerNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers (Hard and Soft-Sided)”
Hard cooler or hard-sided bagNot allowedOn the venue’s list of items not allowed: “Coolers (Hard and Soft-Sided)”
Food from homeAllowed if… Personal-size food, like a sandwich or a piece of fruit.On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Personal size food items (e.g., a sandwich, small bags of pretzels, piece of fruit)”
Sealed water bottleAllowed if… Up to 32 oz. Sealed plastic, not alcohol. One per person.On the venue’s list of items allowed: “Non-alcoholic sealed plastic bottles (32 ounces or smaller/one per person)”

Applies to: Brewers home games. We checked the venue’s page on October 19, 2026. Concerts and special events can have other rules, so check the venue’s page before you go.

Gluten-free food at American Family Field

8 gluten-free options at American Family Field. The guide lists each food, where to find it, and what to ask.

Ask staff about the whole hot dog or burger and shared equipment.

What to ask at the stand
  1. Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  2. Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?
  3. Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  4. Is the gluten-free bun kept and toasted apart from regular buns?

Please read

I can’t eat gluten

For a medical reason I need food with no wheat, barley or rye, not even crumbs.

  • Is this the gluten-free version? Can I see the label?
  • Can you change gloves and use a clean surface?
  • Is it fried in the same oil as breaded food?

Thank you!

Who to ask at American Family Field

Ask before you go

Fill in the date and your name, then email it or copy it. Ask a couple of weeks ahead, and bring the answer with you. Going sooner? Call the number above.