Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium, known as “The Big House”, is a college football stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, home of the Michigan Wolverines, who play in the Big Ten of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1927, making it 99 years old in 2026 and seats 107,601 fans. That makes it the largest stadium in FBS and the biggest in the Big Ten.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 115,109 vs. Notre Dame (2013).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Home of
- Michigan Wolverines
- School
- University of Michigan
- Conference
- Big Ten
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1927
- Capacity
- 107,601
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Nickname
- The Big House
- Record crowd
- 115,109 vs. Notre Dame (2013)
- Size rank in FBS
- 1st of 138
Famous games at Michigan Stadium
- 1927: Michigan beat Ohio State 21-0 in the dedication game
- 2013: Michigan beat Notre Dame 41-30 before a record 115,109
- 2014: Maple Leafs beat the Red Wings 3-2 (SO) in the NHL Winter Classic
Game day
Tradition. The team runs onto the field beneath the M Club banner to a salute from the Michigan Marching Band.
Tailgating. Fans tailgate in campus lots and on the golf course next to the stadium; charcoal and wood grills are banned and setups must stay within the parking space.
Parking. Football lots open 6 a.m. to noon and fill first-come; passes are listed in the Football Parking Inventory, and the FootballRide shuttle drops fans at Gate 2.
Seating & views
Michigan Stadium, the Big House, has an official capacity of 107,601 and has held crowds above 115,000, including a record 115,109 against Notre Dame in 2013. Most seats sit below ground level, so the bowl looks far smaller from outside than it is. A 2010 renovation added a new press box, 83 luxury boxes and 3,200 club seats in towers along the sidelines, including the Jack Roth Stadium Club on the east side. Every capacity figure since 1956 has ended in 01, a nod to a seat said to be saved for former athletic director Fritz Crisler. Every home game since 1975 has drawn more than 100,000.
Parking & tailgating
Michigan Stadium has drawn more than 100,000 fans to every home game since November 1975, so expect heavy traffic and plan to arrive early. Check Michigan's official gameday parking page before you go, since lots, prices and rules change from season to season.
Seating and parking sources: en.wikipedia.org.
Plan your trip to Michigan Stadium
Stadiums near Michigan Stadium10
- 1FBSRynearson Stadium — Eastern Michigan Eagles 9 mi
- 2FBSGlass Bowl — Toledo Rockets 43 mi
- 3FBSSpartan Stadium — Michigan State Spartans 48 mi
- 4FBSDoyt L. Perry Stadium — Bowling Green Falcons 62 mi
- 5FBSWaldo Stadium — Western Michigan Broncos 92 mi
- 6FBSKramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium — Central Michigan Chippewas 107 mi
- 7FBSNotre Dame Stadium — Notre Dame Fighting Irish 133 mi
- 8FBSInfoCision Stadium–Summa Field — Akron Zips 142 mi
- 9FBSDix Stadium — Kent State Golden Flashes 147 mi
- 10FBSOhio Stadium — Ohio State Buckeyes 162 mi
Questions about Michigan Stadium
Where do the Michigan Wolverines play home games?
The Michigan Wolverines play at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
How many people does Michigan Stadium hold?
Michigan Stadium has a capacity of 107,601.
When did Michigan Stadium open?
Michigan Stadium opened in 1927.
What is Michigan Stadium’s nickname?
Michigan Stadium is known as “The Big House.”
What is the attendance record at Michigan Stadium?
The record crowd at Michigan Stadium is 115,109 vs. Notre Dame (2013).
Where do fans tailgate at Michigan Stadium?
Fans tailgate in campus lots and on the golf course next to the stadium; charcoal and wood grills are banned and setups must stay within the parking space.
Where do I park for games at Michigan Stadium?
Football lots open 6 a.m. to noon and fill first-come; passes are listed in the Football Parking Inventory, and the FootballRide shuttle drops fans at Gate 2.
Does Michigan Stadium have grass or turf?
Michigan Stadium has an artificial turf field.
What other college football stadiums are near Michigan Stadium?
Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti is about 9 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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