Ferry Field

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Ferry Field was the home field of the Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It opened in 1906 and held 46,000 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1926).

Michigan's football stadium until Michigan Stadium opened in 1927, later used for track until 2018; peak capacity figure is not well sourced. The football stands are gone and the field is now used as a tailgating area;

Stadium facts

Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Status
Demolished
Opened
1906
Closed
1926
Capacity
46,000
Teams
Michigan Wolverines (1906–1926)

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Ferry Field10

  1. 1FormerRegents Field — Michigan Wolverines (Ann Arbor, Michigan)same city
  2. 2FBSMichigan Stadium — Michigan Wolverines (Ann Arbor, Michigan)same city
  3. 3FormerBriggs Field — Eastern Michigan Eagles (Ypsilanti, Michigan)6 mi
  4. 4FBSRynearson Stadium — Eastern Michigan Eagles (Ypsilanti, Michigan)7 mi
  5. 5FormerUniversity of Detroit Stadium — Detroit Lions (Detroit, Michigan)32 mi
  6. 6FormerTiger Stadium — Detroit Lions (Detroit, Michigan)35 mi
  7. 7NFLFord Field — Detroit Lions (Detroit, Michigan)36 mi
  8. 8FormerPontiac Silverdome — Detroit Lions (Pontiac, Michigan)36 mi
  9. 9FBSGlass Bowl — Toledo Rockets (Toledo, Ohio)42 mi
  10. 10FBSSpartan Stadium — Michigan State Spartans (East Lansing, Michigan)49 mi

Questions about Ferry Field

Who played at Ferry Field?

Ferry Field was home to the Michigan Wolverines (1906–1926).

When did Ferry Field open?

Ferry Field opened in 1906.

Is Ferry Field still standing?

No. Ferry Field has been demolished.

How many fans did Ferry Field hold?

Ferry Field held about 46,000 fans.

What football stadiums are near Ferry Field today?

Michigan Stadium (Michigan Wolverines) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, bentley.umich.edu.