Lambeau Field facts for kids
| The Frozen Tundra / Titletown USA | |
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| Former names | City Stadium (1957–64) |
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| Location | 1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304 |
| Coordinates | 44°30′5″N 88°3′44″W / 44.50139°N 88.06222°W |
| Owner | City of Green Bay and Green Bay/Brown County Professional Football Stadium District |
| Operator | Green Bay Packers |
| Capacity | 81,435 |
| Record attendance | 72,740 (2007 NFC Championship) From Green Bay Packers website: http://www.packers.com/lambeau-field/stadium-info/history/records.html |
| Surface | Kentucky bluegrass reinforced with DD GrassMaster |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | October 11, 1956 |
| Opened | September 29, 1957 |
| Renovated | 2014 |
| Construction cost | $960,000 ($5.83 million in 2025 dollars ) $295 million (2003 Renovation) ($469 million in 2025 dollars ) |
| Architect | Somerville Associates Ellerbe Becket (2003 renovation) |
| General contractor | Geo. M. Hougard & Sons |
| Tenants | |
| Green Bay Packers (NFL) (1957–present) | |
Lambeau Field is a famous stadium located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It is the home field for the Green Bay Packers, a professional American football team that plays in the National Football League (NFL). The stadium is named after Curly Lambeau, who was a very important person in the team's history.
Fans often call Lambeau Field "The Frozen Tundra" because of how cold it gets during winter games. Another nickname is "Titletown USA," which celebrates the many championships the Packers have won.
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History of Lambeau Field
Lambeau Field first opened its doors on September 29, 1957. It was originally called City Stadium. Before this, the Packers played at a smaller stadium also named City Stadium.
The stadium was built to give the Packers a modern home. It cost about $960,000 to build back then. This was a lot of money at the time.
Naming the Stadium
In 1965, the stadium was renamed Lambeau Field. This was done to honor Earl "Curly" Lambeau. He was the founder, first coach, and a player for the Green Bay Packers. He helped make the team famous.
Stadium Renovations
Lambeau Field has been updated many times over the years. A major renovation happened in 2003. This project cost about $295 million. It added new features and made the stadium more modern.
Another renovation took place in 2014. These updates help keep the stadium in great shape. They also make sure fans have a good experience.
Playing Surface and Capacity
The field at Lambeau is made of Kentucky bluegrass. This grass is reinforced with a special system called DD GrassMaster. This makes the field strong and durable for games.
Lambeau Field can hold a lot of fans. Its seating capacity is 81,435 people. This makes it one of the largest stadiums in the NFL. The record attendance for a game was 72,740 fans during the 2007 NFC Championship.
The Lambeau Leap
One of the most famous traditions at Lambeau Field is the "Lambeau Leap." After scoring a touchdown, a Packers player will often jump into the stands. Fans then catch and celebrate with the player. This tradition started in 1993 and is loved by fans.
Images for kids
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The West side of Lambeau Field in 2005
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A view of the 2013 Lambeau Field seating expansion in the south end zone and one of the new HD video boards
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The renovated Lambeau Field in December 2003
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Statues of Vince Lombardi and Curly Lambeau outside the Miller Lite Gate at Lambeau Field
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View of Lambeau Field from the South end zone
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A statue of Curly Lambeau stands near the main entrance
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An empty Lambeau Field.
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The Atrium inside Lambeau Field
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James Starks doing the "Lambeau Leap"
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Welcome sign
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Lambeau Field hosting its first hockey game.
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See also
In Spanish: Lambeau Field para niños
