We’re a mere 50 days away from your Milwaukee Brewers‘ 2026 Opening Day. We know all about this season’s theme and community nights. We know all about the team’s TV and streaming plans. And we know there’s apparently going to be a new dance crew. So what else is new this year? Other than, like, new players?
Well, for American Family Field, a renovated indoor playground and a brand new outdoor plaza, that’s what. In a press release on Wednesday, the Brewers shared details (and renderings) of The Glove Playground, as well as details of UW Credit Union Plaza. First, the playground:
Enjoyed by generations of fans, the right-field playground has long served as a favorite destination for families and young Brewers supporters. With its 2026 renovation, the space has been transformed to ensure that fans of all ages will enjoy it for years to come. As part of a recently expanded long‑term partnership between the Brewers and Aurora Health Care® the refreshed area now proudly carries the name The Glove Playground, presented by Aurora Health Care®.
The 2026 renovation introduces refreshed versions of classic interactive games such as Bring the Heat, Batter Up! and Strike Zone alongside new activities including Race to First, a Skee‑Ball–style Sausage Race and Rob a Home Run, all designed to support both independent and intergenerational play. Bernie’s Jr. Slide has been reconfigured for younger fans, and the entire playground now features improved accessibility, new seating near kid‑friendly concessions and several Instagrammable moments including the Famous Racing Sausages figurines, a Brewers dugout backdrop and the signature oversized glove. Additionally, families who need a break from the action can utilize the new Field Level sensory room, in partnership with KultureCity, located near the Potawatomi Gate inside the ballpark.
And now, the plaza:
Plans are underway for the new public UW Credit Union Plaza located just beyond the outfield, adjacent to the pedestrian bridge spanning Wisconsin Highway 175/Brewers Boulevard and connecting to the parking lots. Designed as a free, open-access space for fans, the plaza will feature a beer garden, a performance stage for live entertainment, a mini golf course and a play area for families. The new gathering spot will serve as a dynamic hub for social connection, extending the ballpark experience beyond the game. Fans will be able to enjoy this new gathering space beginning in June 2026.
Also new this year: new food vendors (to be announced at a later date), and more gates that utilize the MLB Go-Ahead Entry facial authentication-based ticket validation system. Fun? Sure, fun. GO BREWERS.
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