Watch the Milwaukee Brewers turn their stadium into a Fortnite player’s dream


This fad has lasted a whole lot longer than a fortnight.
Baseball players from the Milwaukee Brewers have played out a childhood dream by gaming on the big screen at their stadium.
Presented with a deserted Miller Park the players took the opportunity with both hands on their controllers – and of course they decided to play Fortnite.
“It is a beautiful day. Give @FortniteGame a break and play outside.”
“How about a compromise?” #ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/peMh1b8skf
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) May 9, 2018
Incredible stuff and it makes the Brewers, who play in Major League Baseball as a member of the National League Central Division, the latest in a line of sportspeople showing their love for Fortnite.
Fortnite is a co-operative sandbox survival game that was released in 2017 for use on a number of consoles and PC.
Since its launch it has become a behemoth, with its creator Epic Games saying in February that it draws 3.4 million players at once.
Last month Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli was watched by thousands on a live stream playing the game.
3 wins in first 3 games!! 25k viewers! You're missing out if you're not viewing! Come and join me https://t.co/oU8TSnCtR1 pic.twitter.com/APaB8dN7Ty
— Dele (@dele_official) April 25, 2018
Both Alli and Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezman have both performed game-inspired goal celebrations on the pitch too.
?⚽️ @AntoGriezmann brings the Fortnite celebration craze to the #UEL… ?
?GOALS: https://t.co/yUNl0ZZxOY pic.twitter.com/qEMdEjrYse
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) April 5, 2018
Other highlights of the sporting furore around the game include the NBA’s Josh Hart wearing Fortnite-themed trainers.
UFC fighter Sean O’Malley even set up his own Fortnite YouTube channel.