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In a notable achievement for the Milwaukee Brewers, the team recorded a total attendance of 2,650,089 at home games, reflecting a 4.4% increase from last season. This surge in attendance signals a revival in fan interest as the Brewers pursue playoff aspirations with an impressive regular season record of 97-65, the best in the team’s history. While attendance fluctuated during the season, particularly in April, the Brewers’ dedicated fan base proves vital as they gear up for the upcoming MLB playoffs.
Milwaukee has achieved a significant milestone in 2025 as the Milwaukee Brewers recorded a total attendance of 2,650,089 at their home games, reflecting a robust 4.4% increase from the previous season. This marked the highest attendance for the Brewers since 2019, when they had surpassed 2.9 million fans, indicating a strong resurgence in fan interest as they pursued playoff aspirations.
The Brewers finished the regular season with an impressive win-loss record of 97-65, marking their best performance in team history. They ranked 12th out of 30 teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) for attendance, averaging 32,717 fans per home game at American Family Field. In the National League Central Division, only the Chicago Cubs surpassed the Brewers, averaging 37,259 fans per game with a total attendance exceeding 3 million.
In terms of comparative attendance figures across MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers led the league with over 4 million fans, while the Oakland Athletics recorded the lowest attendance with 768,464 fans while temporarily playing in Sacramento. The Brewers’ ability to attract fans demonstrates the strong loyalty and support within their community, a sentiment strengthened by competitive team performance.
However, attendance fluctuations did occur earlier in the season, particularly in April 2025, when the average dropped to 26,517 fans over 19 games, a decline attributed to seasonal weather conditions and economic factors. Additionally, the Brewers maintained a player payroll of $115 million, placing them 23rd among MLB teams, while the Dodgers surpassed this considerably with a payroll exceeding $500 million.
Looking ahead, the MLB playoffs are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, and the Brewers will face the winner of the Wild Card Series between the Cubs and the San Diego Padres. Their first playoff game is set for Saturday, Oct. 4, at American Family Field, with the game time yet to be determined.
The trend in attendance figures has shown resilience, with the Brewers previously ranking 13th in occupancy rates for the 2024 season. Sustained attendance peaks often align with competitive success and the presence of marquee players, a correlation that has been especially evident during the 2018 and 2019 seasons due to star player Christian Yelich.
Factors impacting attendance include team performance, economic conditions, competition for entertainment options, and weather impacts—particularly during the early spring games. The Brewers’ ability to enhance fan attendance in the coming months may depend heavily on their in-field success and marketing efforts as they navigate into the summer and playoff seasons.
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- Brewer Fanatic: Are the Milwaukee Brewers Losing Their Fans?
- JSONLINE: Milwaukee Brewers Attendance Rallied During On-Field Success
- Sports Business Journal: Brewers On-Field Success Driving Attendance Surge
- Sports Illustrated: Brewers Called Worst Team Ever with 15% Chance to Win NL Central
- MLB: Brewers Play Finale vs. Mets After Flooding in Milwaukee
- Wikipedia: Milwaukee Brewers
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