Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin is the most storied address in the NFL – the ‘Frozen Tundra’ where the Packers have played since 1957.
It is the league’s oldest continuously operating stadium, famous for the Lambeau Leap, brutal cold-weather playoff games, and one of the longest season-ticket waiting lists in sports.
Stats at a Glance
- Team: Green Bay Packers (NFL)
- Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Opened: 1957
- Capacity: About 81,441
- Nickname: The Frozen Tundra
- Notable: NFL’s oldest continuously operating stadium
Why Lambeau Is Iconic
Few venues blend history and atmosphere like Lambeau. Owned by the community-held Packers, it has hosted the Ice Bowl and decades of frigid January football. The Lambeau Leap – players jumping into the stands after touchdowns – was born here.
Visiting Lambeau Field
Year-round tours, the Packers Hall of Fame, and the Lambeau Field Atrium make it a destination even in the offseason. On game days, the tailgating and tradition are as much the draw as the football.
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Lambeau Field FAQs
How old is Lambeau Field?
It opened in 1957, making it the NFL’s oldest continuously operating stadium.
What is the capacity of Lambeau Field?
About 81,441.
Why is Lambeau called the Frozen Tundra?
For its brutally cold late-season games in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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