By Jaymes Langrehr
May 11, 2021 | 2:28 PM
MILWAUKEE, Wis. The Milwaukee Brewers are expanding capacity at American Family Field up to 50 percent starting this weekend.
The team announced the increase from 25 percent capacity Tuesday afternoon after getting approval from the City of Milwaukee’s health department. The increase to 50 percent will be effective starting with Saturday’s game against Atlanta.
“Fans have returned with great enthusiasm to American Family Field this year, and today’s announcement allows us to meet the demand for tickets and elevate the entire ballpark experience,” Brewers President of Business Operations Rick Schlesinger said in a statement. “We have demonstrated to date that we can host fans safely at American Family Field, and we appreciate the support of City of Milwaukee Commissioner of Health Kirsten Johnson in increasing the capacity.”
Brewers double capacity for fans; AmFam Field will be at 50% beginning May 15
The increase will be effective beginning with this Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, May 15.
“Fans have returned with great enthusiasm to American Family Field this year, and today’s announcement allows us to meet the demand for tickets and elevate the entire ballpark experience,” said Brewers President – Business Operations Rick Schlesinger. “We have demonstrated to date that we can host fans safely at American Family Field, and we appreciate the support of City of Milwaukee Commissioner of Health Kirsten Johnson in increasing the capacity.”
Brewers officials shared updates on the news via a Zoom meeting Tuesday afternoon. Watch it below.
Brewers, Bucks Increase Game Capacity to 50% By Casey Nelson
May 11, 2021 | 3:25 PM
MILWAUKEE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) More fans will soon be allowed to attend Brewers and Bucks games in Milwaukee.
Both teams on Tuesday announced plans to increase capacity at home games to 50%. The increase will begin at American Family Field on Saturday and at Fiserv Forum when the NBA Playoffs begin later this month.
The Brewers had been allowing roughly 10,000-15,000 fans to begin the season. According to Rich Schlesinger, team president – business operations, the increase allows the team to meet the demand for tickets and elevate the entire ballpark experience.
Health officials urged to do more regarding J&J vaccine concerns
Health officials urged to do more regarding J&J vaccine concerns
Milwaukee Common Council members are requesting the health department do more to follow up with people who have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. This, amid national reports of rare but serious blood clots following vaccination.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Common Council members are requesting the health department do more to follow up with people who have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. This, amid national reports of rare but serious blood clots following vaccination.
The main symptom is a severe headache, but can also include abdominal pain and shortness of breath. The health department said all of the organizations that partnered with the city to administer the Johnson & Johnson shots have been notified about the health concern. But Common Council members say that does not guarantee the people who actually received
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