What to Wear to a Milwaukee Brewers Game?

Whether you live in the Milwaukee area, the surrounding metropolitan cities, or are simply visiting from out-of-town, attending a Milwaukee Brewers game can be one of the most enjoyable and exciting experiences you’ll have. 

With the area surrounding American Family Field, having been recently renovated, you’ll find a plethora of food and drink options to keep you busy both before and after the baseball game.

And whether it’s your first time to American Family Field or you’re a season ticket holder, attending a Milwaukee Brewers game can be loads of fun for the entire family.  But before you head out to the local game, you may be wondering, what exactly should I wear to a Milwaukee Brewers game?

Below, we’re going to review what to wear to a Milwaukee Brewers game and provide you with options to ensure you blend in perfectly with the local crowd and other Brewers fans. 

And because the Brewers wear a mix of navy blue, white, royal blue, yellow, and gold these clothing pieces will go perfectly with many of your other outfits as well!

Looking to attend a Brewers game? Find out the average length of a game before you go!

Things to do Around American Family Field

Let’s be honest, American Family Field, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, there are a plethora of options and things to do both before and after a Brewers game.

And whether you’re getting to American Family Field by foot or taxi, you’ll have plenty of options for food, drink, and entertainment.

• Pabst Mansion – Pabst Mansion is a National Register of Historic Places and is a grand Flemish Renaissance Revival styled home build in 1892 for Captain Frederick Pabst, the founder of Pabst Brewing Company. The mansion is now a historic house and offers public tours.

• Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory – one of the coolest and most unique tourist destinations in Milwaukee is the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. Featuring three large domes, each features a large variety of plant life available for viewing.

• Milwaukee Public Museum – the Milwaukee Public Museum is a natural and human history museum located in downtown Milwaukee. Chartered in 1882 and opened to the public two years later, the museum has three floors of exhibits and also has the first ever dome theater in Wisconsin.

• Harley-Davidson Museum – the Harley-Davidson Museum is another museum in Milwaukee and is meant to celebrate the more than 100-year history of the brand. A 130,000 square foot building, the museum is a three-building complex showcasing more than 450 Harley-Davidson motorcycles and hundreds of thousands of artifacts from the Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s 118-year history.

General Weather Conditions in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Once you’ve found a list of things to do both before and after the Brewers game, it is important to plan your outfit.  

However, doing so requires understanding the general weather conditions and climate in Milwaukee and near the American Family Field.

Generally, Milwaukee has a humid continental climate, with four distinct seasons and wide variations in temperature and precipitation in short periods of time. The city’s climate is also strongly influenced by nearby Lake Michigan, which creates two varying climates within the Milwaukee area.

During the MLB season, and for when the Milwaukee Brewers play at their home stadium, that is between the months of April through October, the weather generally remains within a low of 39-degrees to a high of 77-degrees. 

Of course, these conditions can fluctuate, but generally the weather in Milwaukee can get slightly chilly during the winter months and comfortable during the summer ones.

In addition, Milwaukee has been known to have sprinkles and flurries of rain, so again, be prepared for the possibility of rain when visiting the American Family Field.

Preparing for a Milwaukee Brewers Game

Due to the fluctuations in weather in Milwaukee, you should prepare yourself for both hotter and colder conditions.  Although the temperature does drop a bit as the sunsets, with the longer summer days, you may still feel the warmth and tinge of the sun against your skin as the game starts.

As such, it is always recommended to apply sunscreen before heading out to a game and when in the sun for prolonged periods of time.  Sunscreen is one of the best forms of protection against the sun’s harmful UV rays. 

In addition to reducing the risk of sunburn, sunscreen can dramatically reduce your risk of skin cancer.  Statistics have shown that by the age of 70, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer.  However, you can lower your risk by using sunscreen with a minimum rating of SPF 30 or higher when you are planning on being out in the sun for prolonged periods of time.

Similarly, be sure to drink copious amounts of hydrating liquids, including water and sports drinks to help against the heat.  These drinks will also help to keep you hydrated and will ensure that you remain active and awake during the game.

However, as Milwaukee is known for its rainy days, we definitely recommend bringing along an umbrella to the game. Doing so will help keep you dry from the occasional downpour and wet conditions.

We generally prefer to bring along an all-weather umbrella, such as this elite series by BNF. Strong and durable, this umbrella really does offer some of the best protection against the elements that Milwaukee so famously has.

Alternatively, if you’re worried about some light rain, many visitors to American Family Field will simply don a plastic, reusable raincoat, which we have done ourselves.

However, do note, that due to American Family Field having a retractable roof, the team generally anticipates the weather conditions and will simply close the roof if rain or extreme heat are expected.

A Baseball Cap

One of the best, and easiest, pieces of clothing to wear to a Milwaukee Brewers game is none other than a baseball cap.  Not only will a baseball cap help you to avoid the beating sun on your forehead and in your eyes, but most baseball caps feature the logo of the team you are rooting for.

Now, and unlike many other MLB teams, the Milwaukee Brewers have a wide-range and selection of available and authentic hats and caps for every occasion and style. And while we all love more choices, with so many options, it can honestly become a bit overwhelming.

Personally, our favorite Milwaukee Brewers hat is the Milwaukee Brewers Alternate Yellow On-Field Low Profile Fitted Hat. A mix of yellow and navy blue, it features the new Brewers logo on the front of the cap. Modern and flexible, this hat can be worn at nearly all occasions and its multi-colored design adds a bit of flair to your outfit.

Alternatively, but still in the same design scheme, you can opt for the Milwaukee Brewers 9FORTY Adjustable Cap. Coming in a navy blue background design, it is a bit more reserved as compared to the above mentioned cap.

Milwaukee Brewers T-Shirt or Jersey

When it comes to upper wear, honestly the best options when going to a baseball game are to rep the team’s jerseys or a t-shirt with their logo.  Both options are easy and generally affordable and will also allow you to showcase your team fandom.

However, we personally have never been fans of wearing team jerseys due to their relative tightness around the arms. 

In addition, team jerseys can be quite costly, sometimes coming to several hundreds of dollars.  Rather, we generally opt for a short or long-sleeved shirt with the team logo, name, or phrase.

When it comes to choosing a shirt to wear to the Milwaukee Brewers game, we personally prefer long-sleeve shirts. 

Being that the Brewers play in Milwaukee, you should likely expect cooler weather and a long-sleeve t-shirt should help to keep you warm against the cold weather and the lack of a beating sun overhead.

For women, and a long-sleeve t-shirt that we’ve worn, we like the Milwaukee Brewers Women’s Long Sleeve U-Neck Tee. Fashionable, comfortable, and warm, the t-shirt showcases your Brewers fandom perfectly without being too obnoxious with unnecessary texts.

Alternatively, and a perfect unisex t-shirt, we really like the Vintage Milwaukee Wisconsin Cityscape Retro Long Sleeve T-Shirt. Featuring the Milwaukee skyline in a navy blue background and yellow lettering, you’ll be able to showoff your fandom in style.

Joggers or Athletic Pants

Interestingly enough, we typically opt to go for a pair of joggers or athletic pants when going to a Brewers game.  The reason is that while the weather may be warmer on some days, rain showers can occur at almost any time.

And we’re really not fans of wearing wet jeans.

However, we generally like to go for comfort over style, especially while at the ballgame.  And if the weather will be warm and hot, you don’t want to feel sweaty and uncomfortable throughout the duration of the game. 

Rather, upon confirming that the weather will remain warm and sunny, opting for shorts or pants which are a bit loose and will allow your legs to breathe and not feel enclosed is a great option.

By far our favorite joggers are from Vuori. 

A bit more expensive than other options, these joggers are insanely comfortable.  In fact, you’ll feel like you’re wearing nothing at all with them on. 

Vuori makes great joggers for both men and women and with a plethora of color options, you’ll be able to find the perfect ones to fit with your Brewers gear.

Sunglasses

Lastly, if you are planning on attending a Milwaukee Brewers game set for the middle of the day, it may be worthwhile to bring along a pair of sunglasses.  With the sun directly overhead, it may be difficult to view what is happening on the field without sunglasses.

Further, sunglasses should be able to help you avoid squinting and causing strain to your eyes.  And while you could opt for a pair of smart glasses, you really don’t have to and a simple pair should suffice for the day.   

And while there are plenty of sunglass options, we like to keep it simple and classy.  A pair of aviators always gets the job done and looks stylish in the process.