What is the seating capacity of Lambeau Field?

Lambeau Field has a seating capacity of 81,441, making it the second-largest stadium in the NFL. When it opened in 1957 the original capacity was just 32,150. Through expansions totaling over $565 million — including the $295 million 2000-2003 renovation and the $130 million South End Zone project in 2013 — capacity has grown to its current size.

How do I get tickets to a Packers game at Lambeau Field?

Every home game has been sold out since 1960, and the season-ticket waiting list exceeds 150,000 names with a 50+ year wait. Your best options are the secondary market through StubHub, SeatGeek, or the NFL's official ticket exchange. Secondary-market prices typically start around $150-300 and can reach $500+ for marquee matchups or playoff games.

Can I tour Lambeau Field and visit the Packers Hall of Fame?

Yes. The Packers Hall of Fame and Stadium Tours operate year-round inside the Lambeau Field Atrium. Stadium tours take you through the players' tunnel onto the field, through the press box, and into a private suite. Adult tickets are approximately $21. Tours are not available on home game days.

What is the Lambeau Leap?

The Packers' iconic touchdown celebration where a player jumps into the south end zone stands to celebrate with fans. It originated on December 26, 1993, when safety LeRoy Butler scored against the Raiders and spontaneously leaped into the bleachers. Robert Brooks popularized it further, and it remains one of the most beloved celebrations in NFL history.

Why is Lambeau Field called the 'Frozen Tundra'?

The nickname originated from the 1967 Ice Bowl — the NFL Championship Game played at -13 degrees F with -48 degree F wind chills. NFL Films narrator John Facenda used the phrase 'the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field' in the highlight film, and it stuck permanently. Green Bay averages 19 nights per year at or below 0 degrees F.

Does Lambeau Field have a roof?

No. Lambeau Field is a fully open-air stadium with no roof or retractable cover. This is central to its identity as the Frozen Tundra. December and January games regularly feature sub-zero temperatures, snow, and wind. Dress in layers with thermal base layers, insulated boots, and hand warmers for late-season games.

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About Lambeau Field

Lambeau Field stands at 1265 Lombardi Avenue in Green Bay, Wisconsin — the oldest continuously occupied stadium in the NFL and arguably the most hallowed ground in professional football. With 81,441 seats, it’s the second-largest in the league and the spiritual home of a franchise that has been here since 1919.

What makes Lambeau unique is its context. Green Bay has a population of roughly 107,000 — by far the smallest market in major North American professional sports. The Packers are the only community-owned, non-profit franchise in the United States, with over 360,000 shareholders ensuring the team can never be moved. Every home game has been sold out since 1960. The waiting list tops 150,000 names. The stadium has no corporate naming rights and never will — it’s simply Lambeau Field, named after the man who started it all.

The stadium was built in 1957 at a cost of $960,000, designed by Green Bay firm Somerville, Inc. It has been massively expanded since — from 32,150 seats to 81,441 through renovations totaling over $565 million. The playing surface is SISGrass, a hybrid of 95% natural grass reinforced with synthetic fibers. Beneath the turf lies 34 miles of radiant heating pipe fed by 12 boilers producing 48 million BTUs, keeping the “Frozen Tundra” playable even in the depths of a Wisconsin winter.

Lambeau has hosted the Ice Bowl (1967), the 2025 NFL Draft, a Manchester City vs. Bayern Munich friendly before 78,128 fans (2022), NFC Championship Games, and major concerts from Paul McCartney to Billy Joel. Luke Combs brings his tour here in May 2026.

Getting to Lambeau Field

Public Transit

Green Bay is a small city with limited but functional transit. Green Bay Metro bus routes 9 and 12 serve stops near the stadium. On game days, Lamers Express offers shuttle service from multiple pickup locations around the area — the most reliable transit option for visitors without a car.

Driving + Parking

Driving is how the vast majority of fans reach Lambeau Field. GPS: “1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54304.”

→ From Milwaukee (120 mi, ~2 hours): I-41 North to Green Bay, exit onto WI-172 West, then Oneida Street north to the stadium.

→ From Chicago (210 mi, ~3.5 hours): I-94 West to I-43 North through Milwaukee, continue to Green Bay, exit onto WI-172 West.

→ From Minneapolis (280 mi, ~4.5 hours): I-94 East to US-29 East, then I-41 South to WI-172 East, exit at Oneida Street.

Official lots are sold out to season-ticket holders. Public parking is available in Lots 10/14 off Ridge Road ($40) and Lot 17 off Argonne Street ($20). Neighborhood residents sell lawn parking for $20-60. Lots open 4 hours before kickoff.

Tailgating is permitted in all stadium lots except Titletown. Setup must stay within a 9x6 foot space behind your vehicle. Charcoal and propane grills are allowed; wood fires and turkey fryers are not.

Rideshare

Uber is the official rideshare partner. The designated pickup/drop-off zone is at the Bellin Health-Titletown lot behind Lodge Kohler. Green Bay’s small size keeps costs reasonable — $10-15 from the airport, $8-12 from downtown hotels. On game days, expect surge pricing after the final whistle.

From the Airport

→ Green Bay-Austin Straubel (GRB): Just 4 miles south, about 10 minutes by car — one of the shortest airport-to-stadium distances in the NFL. Airlines include American, Delta, and United.

→ Appleton International (ATW): 30 miles south, about 35 minutes. A viable alternative with additional flight options.

→ Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE): 120 miles south, about 2 hours via I-41. The nearest major hub with the most flight options.

History of Lambeau Field

The story begins with Earl “Curly” Lambeau, who co-founded the Green Bay Packers in 1919 at age 21 with $500 from his employer, the Indian Packing Company — the origin of the team’s name. He led the Packers to six NFL championships as player-coach before his death in 1965.

The Packers needed a new home by the mid-1950s. New City Stadium opened on September 29, 1957, with a 21-17 victory over the Bears before a capacity crowd of 32,150. After Lambeau’s death in 1965, the city council renamed it Lambeau Field in his honor.

On December 31, 1967, Lambeau hosted the most legendary game in NFL history. The Ice Bowl — the NFL Championship between the Packers and Dallas Cowboys — was played in -13°F temperatures with -48°F wind chills. The field’s heating coils failed, turning the surface to ice. Bart Starr’s quarterback sneak with 16 seconds left won it 21-17. NFL Films narrator John Facenda immortalized the phrase “the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field” and the nickname stuck forever.

Notable events:

December 26, 1993: LeRoy Butler performs the first Lambeau Leap against the Raiders.
2000-2003 ($295M renovation): Added upper decks, the five-story Atrium, Hall of Fame, and 1919 Kitchen & Tap. Capacity grew to 72,515.
2011-2013 ($130M South End Zone): Closed the open south end, added 7,000 seats and a 70x220 ft. HD scoreboard. Capacity reached 81,441.
2017: Titletown District opens — a 34-acre development with Lodge Kohler hotel, Hinterland Brewery, and a public park.
July 2022: First-ever soccer match — Manchester City 1, Bayern Munich 0 before 78,128 fans.
April 2025: Lambeau hosts the NFL Draft for the first time.

Lambeau Field is more than a stadium — it’s a civic institution. The smallest city in major professional sports has built one of its largest, loudest, and most beloved venues. The Frozen Tundra endures.