Conference network
Big Ten Network carries the early windows that national bundles treat as an add-on tier.
Big Ten football
Michigan Wolverines
Ann Arbor, Michigan - Michigan Stadium - Maize and Blue - None official
The biggest stadium in the country and a walkable campus town where the whole day happens on foot.
The largest stadium in the country, and a crowd that behaves like a small city on a Saturday.
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- Stadium
- Michigan Stadium
- Capacity
- 107,601
- Opened
- 1927
- Conference
- Big Ten
How to watch
Broadcast and streaming
The most consistent national-window program in the conference; expect a noon or afternoon national broadcast most weeks.
National windows
Marquee matchups move to national broadcast partners, usually announced 12 days out.
Out-of-market
A live TV bundle that includes the conference network is the simplest single subscription.
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Tickets
What tickets actually cost you in planning
Evergreen demand patterns, not a live price feed. Verify current inventory at the source before you book travel.
- Capacity is enormous, so inventory exists for most dates, but Ohio State and any ranked visitor price like a bowl game.
- The bowl is below grade, which means long ramps and slow exits. Budget 30 to 45 minutes to clear the area on foot.
- Prepaid parking is the only realistic plan; the residential streets are permit-enforced.
Where to sit
There are no obstructed views, but rows are shallow and the upper sideline rows are far from the field. Endzone lower rows are the value seats.
Traditions
What makes a Michigan Saturday different
The Victors
The fight song is played constantly and the crowd knows every entrance point.
Golf course tailgates
The Blue and Pioneer lots plus the adjacent golf course make up the largest organized pregame footprint in the conference.
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College apparel for game day and the office, with in-store pickup at most locations.
Attend
Games to plan around
College Football
Big Ten Home Saturday
- When
- Home Saturdays, early September through late November
- Venue
- Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Coverage: Conference network or a national broadcast window, set roughly two weeks ahead
Kickoff windows are announced late in the week, so book travel around the date and treat the time as flexible until the window is released.
College Football
Michigan State Home Saturday
- When
- Home Saturdays, September through November
- Venue
- Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan
Coverage: Conference network and national windows, announced about two weeks out
East Lansing is a 90-minute drive from Detroit, which keeps flights and hotels reasonable even on a rivalry weekend.
Tailgating
- Golf course lots are the classic setup and are cash-only.
- Pioneer High lots put you a short walk from the south gates.
Bench seating with no backs for 110,000 people. A stadium seat with a back is the single best purchase for this venue.
Travel and stay
- Detroit Metro (DTW) is a 40 minute drive with the widest flight options.
- Ann Arbor hotels require two-night minimums on most home weekends.
Weather: Ann Arbor turns cold in November and the stadium bowl catches wind. September afternoons are hot with no shade at all.
Around the game
Beyond the stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Main Street, Ann ArborA mile and a half from the stadium and the best restaurant strip in the conference footprint.
- Detroit Metro (DTW)Thirty minutes out with far more flight options than any other Big Ten market except Chicago.
Rivalry weekends
Michigan game-day packing list
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Stadium
Michigan Stadium
Capacity 107,601Opened 1927Ann Arbor, Michigan
The largest stadium in the country, built down into the ground so the scale only registers once you are inside.
- - Golf course and lawn parking near the stadium is cash-only and fills early.
- - Walk ten minutes out before requesting a rideshare; the immediate blocks are closed after games.
- - Rows are long and aisles are few. Get to your seat before kickoff.
FAQ
Michigan questions
What channel is Michigan on?
The most consistent national-window program in the conference; expect a noon or afternoon national broadcast most weeks.
How hard is it to get Michigan tickets?
Capacity is enormous, so inventory exists for most dates, but Ohio State and any ranked visitor price like a bowl game.
Where should I sit at Michigan Stadium?
There are no obstructed views, but rows are shallow and the upper sideline rows are far from the field. Endzone lower rows are the value seats.
What is the weather like for a Michigan home game?
Ann Arbor turns cold in November and the stadium bowl catches wind. September afternoons are hot with no shade at all.
Where should I tailgate at Michigan Stadium?
Golf course lots are the classic setup and are cash-only.
What is the best airport for a Michigan game?
Detroit Metro (DTW) is a 40 minute drive with the widest flight options.
Next
Keep reading
- Game day guideHour-by-hour plan for a home Saturday
- Ohio State Buckeyes game dayRivalry weekend planning
- Michigan State Spartans game dayRivalry weekend planning
- All teamsEvery program in the conference
- AttendTickets, parking and travel planning
- How to Watch Big Ten FootballBroadcast windows and streaming options