Michigan Wolverines road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ Michigan Wolverines tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Michigan Stadium
Nearest major airport is Detroit (DTW) — about 25 mi / 36 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Michigan Wolverines play?
The Michigan Wolverines play home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
What airport do you fly into for a Michigan Wolverines game?
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.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Michigan Stadium 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)
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+
📺 Where to watch the Wolverines
National (US): ABC / ESPN networks · FOX / FS1 · CBS · NBC / Peacock · The CW / conference networks · ESPN+. Full TV guide →
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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