Michigan Stadium

Capacity: 107,601

Home Teams: Michigan Wolverines (NCAA College Football)

Michigan Stadium Events

For even the most seasoned sports fan, stepping into Michigan Stadium is an awe-inspiring experience. This true behemoth of sports venues, which has hosted Michigan Wolverines home games for over 100 years, is the largest stadium in the Western Hemisphere and third largest in the world. In 2013, it drew a mind-boggling crowd of 115,109 for a matchup against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Known locally as the Big House, there has even been discussion of expanding the stadium’s capacity up to 150,000. Now it would take some team to justify such a huge venue being built in their honor. Luckily for the Michigan Wolverines, they are that team. With the most total wins of any team in American college football history (1004 as of January 2023), the best winning percentage (.734, tied with their arch-rivals, the Ohio State Buckeyes), 19 national titles (12 claimed, 7 unclaimed), 45 conference titles, and countless famous alumni who went on to star in the NFL, the Wolverines are a true football powerhouse. Their fans are fiercely proud of this tradition of excellence, flocking to games in their thousands to flood the stands with the team colors of maize (yellow-gold) and blue, belting out “The Victors” as well as “Seven Nation Army” and “Mr. Brightside” along with the marching band. The roar of the crowd (often over 100,000) when the team takes to the field or scores is truly something to behold. On a more humorous note, every time a cowbell rings somewhere in the crowd, everyone shouts out “Go Blue!” and, on a perhaps less sportsmanlike (but equally funny) note, the whole stadium shouts “You suck!” while the band plays a distracting song whenever the other team is on fourth down. Buildup to Wolverines games starts well in advance, with pep rallies, parties, and plenty of tailgating all around town and campus. Along with all Wolverines home games, Michigan Stadium has also hosted an outdoor NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs that set a record for attendance at a hockey game with 105,491 fans, as well as a soccer match between Real Madrid and Manchester United that drew 109,318 (an American record). The stadium also hosts graduation ceremonies. Fans showing up hungry to Michigan Stadium will find a good range of tasty snacks on offer, including nachos, Big House Burgers, and chocolate pretzels dipped in the colors of the team. For Wolverines merchandise, check out the many kiosks and shops inside Michigan Stadium or around campus. 

Michigan Stadium Seating Chart

Michigan Stadium is a colossal venue that provides a broad range of seating options for visitors to choose from. Those looking to watch a game in style can opt for premium seating areas such as club seats, luxury suites, or the West Side Chairbacks, a group of seats in the old press box behind the Michigan bench. All premium seating offers top-notch service and amenities along with superior views of the action on the field. The rest of this huge stadium contains massive swathes of general admission seating that vary in price by location and proximity to the field, though views even from the highest nosebleed seats are surprisingly good. To find affordable tickets to Michigan Wolverines games and other events at Michigan Stadium, please check TicketX listings and use our helpful seating chart to evaluate different seating options based on your price range and preferences.

Getting to Michigan Stadium (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Michigan Stadium via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Michigan Stadium via public transportation

While there are some local buses in Ann Arbor, the most convenient option on game day is taking a FootballRide shuttle from various locations around town. Head to the FootballRide website for full details on shuttles as well as maps. A taxi or ride-share is a good fallback option.

Getting to Michigan Stadium by car

Most visitors choose to drive to Michigan Stadium in their own vehicles, though many elect to park further away and take a shuttle to the venue in order to avoid the heaviest traffic. Make sure to arrive early so that you do not miss a minute of your game or event! Directions and maps are available on the Michigan Stadium website.

Does Michigan Stadium have on-site parking?

While much of the parking near Michigan Stadium is permit only, there are many lots around campus and town that provide public parking on game days. Head to the Michigan Stadium website or their Parking Inventory Page to check which lots best suit your route into town and your arrival time. You can reserve prepaid parking for some of the lots closer to the stadium. Shuttles are available from some of the more distant parking locations. 

How much does Michigan Stadium parking cost?

Parking lots closest to the stadium charge between $55-90 for parking and generally must be reserved in advance. Parking in other lots around campus and town range from $25-50 for cars and cost $100 for RVs (where RVs are accepted). Visit the Michigan Stadium website or their Parking Inventory Page to compare parking prices to find the cheapest parking available. Shuttles are available from some parking locations.