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Lambeau Field

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A wide view of Lambeau Field where the Green Bay Packers played against the New York Giants in 2004.

Lambeau Field

Lambeau Field is a big stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin. It is where the Green Bay Packers play their football games. The stadium opened in 1957 and was first called City Stadium. Later, it was renamed Lambeau Field to honor Earl "Curly" Lambeau, one of the team's founders.

Today, Lambeau Field can hold over 81,000 fans, making it one of the biggest stadiums in the National Football League. It is the oldest stadium still used for NFL games. The field faces north and south and sits 640 feet above sea level.

The stadium’s address is 1265 Lombardi Avenue, named after the famous coach Vince Lombardi. It is close to an area called the Titletown District, which has hotels, restaurants, and other fun places to visit.

Lambeau Field has a special nickname: “the frozen tundra.” This name comes from a very cold game in 1967. Even though it can get very cold, fans love to watch games there.

The stadium has many traditions, like the “Lambeau Leap.” After scoring, some Packers players jump into the stands to celebrate with fans. This fun tradition started in 1993 and is loved by everyone.

Lambeau Field is also sometimes used for other events, like hockey games, concerts, and even snowmobile racing! But mostly, it is a special place for football fans to cheer for the Packers.

Images

The exterior of Lambeau Field, a famous football stadium in Wisconsin, after its renovation in 2003.
A view of the seating expansion and a large HD video board at Lambeau Field in Green Bay during a 2013 Packers game.
Exterior view of Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers.
A view of Lambeau Field during a football game in December 2016.
Statues honoring sports legends outside Lambeau Field, a famous football stadium.
A view of Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, from the South endzone.
An exterior view of Lambeau Field, a popular football stadium in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
A view of Lambeau Field during an American football game, home of the Green Bay Packers.
A nighttime view of Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, before the 2025 season opener.
The bright and open atrium inside Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
A football player celebrating a touchdown by jumping into the stands — a fun tradition at Green Bay Packers games!
The Wisconsin Badgers Men's Hockey team celebrates a victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes in a chilly outdoor game at Lambeau Field.

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