Michigan Stadium
Ann Arbor · Home of 🎓 Michigan Wolverines
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Michigan Stadium?
- Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor is home to the Michigan Wolverines (NCAAF).
- What is the closest airport to Michigan Stadium?
- Detroit (DTW) is the closest major airport, about 25 miles (40 km) from Michigan Stadium — roughly 36 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Michigan Stadium?
- Game-day parking starts around $25–70 USD. Single-game lots include the U-M Golf Course, Pioneer High School (via MichiganGamedayParking.com), Brown Lot, Maize Lot and Hill/Thayer/Thompson/South Fifth structures.
- How do you get to Michigan Stadium without a car?
- TheRide's FootballRide runs about every 20 minutes from two hours pre-kick, linking the stadium to hotels, parking structures, the Michigan Union and downtown for $1.50 each way. Streets close three hours before kickoff.
- Where are the best seats at Michigan Stadium?
- Students fill sections 25–33 (no alcohol sold there). Chairback seats on the west sideline are the comfort pick.
✈️🚗 Getting to Michigan Stadium
Nearest major airport: Detroit (DTW) — about 25 mi / 36 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Students fill sections 25–33 (no alcohol sold there). Chairback seats on the west sideline are the comfort pick.
Parking
Single-game lots include the U-M Golf Course, Pioneer High School (via MichiganGamedayParking.com), Brown Lot, Maize Lot and Hill/Thayer/Thompson/South Fifth structures. Pioneer lot gates open 6 a.m. for noon–3:30 kickoffs. ($25–70 USD)
Getting there
TheRide's FootballRide runs about every 20 minutes from two hours pre-kick, linking the stadium to hotels, parking structures, the Michigan Union and downtown for $1.50 each way. Streets close three hours before kickoff.
Bar scene
Tailgates are on the U-M golf course and at Pioneer High School, and downtown Ann Arbor's Social District lets you carry to-go drinks 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Pre-game bars
- The Brown Jug — Campus-area restaurant and cocktail bar
- Good Time Charley's — South U bar, patio people-watching
- Rick's — Long-running 21+ college bar
Insider tips
- Cashless stadium
- Streets close three hours pre-kick
- Golf course lot is cash, $70+
🧳 Visiting Michigan Stadium as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Detroit (DTW) (DTW). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Sat, Oct 17Penn State Nittany Lions at Wolverines NCAAF
- Sat, Oct 24Indiana Hoosiers at Wolverines NCAAF
- Sat, Nov 7Michigan State Spartans at Wolverines NCAAF
- Sat, Nov 21UCLA Bruins at Wolverines NCAAF
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