Parking Information for Football Game Days - University of Michigan Athletics (2024)

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Football Parking Inventory (2021 Season)
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US-23 Reopened Between Milan and Dundee

The northbound and southbound lanes of US-23 from Plank Road in Milan to M-50 in Dundee have reopened.

Season Update: Driving Range Parking Lot Closed

Parking at the U-M Driving Range off South Main Street is no longer available. There will be no driving range parking for the Northwestern, Indiana and Ohio State games.

Parking Options

There are a number of parking options around Michigan Stadium on football game days. Many lots are permit-only, but there are also numerous options for guests looking for day of game/cash sale parking. Please go to the Football Parking Inventory page for a list of options and prices.

NOTE: Any closures to U-M lots due to weather will be listed near the top of this page. Radio stations WAAM (1600 AM), WJR (760 AM), WTKA (1050 AM) and WWJ (950 AM) carry gameday weather and parking information.

Parking Lot Hours

Lots for football parking open between 6-8 a.m. on game day. Please refer to the Football Parking Inventory page for specifics. Vehicles should vacate all lots within two hours after the game or vehicles will be towed.

RV Parking

Pioneer High School: The reserved RV game day pass is available for presale only and must be purchased 48 hours prior to the event to allow for setup. You'll receive a designated space in Zone D that is 36' x 18', including a single RV parking space and small area for tailgating. Ideal for 15-20 people. Does not include passenger parking or water or electrical hook-up. Single game day and season pass purchases are available. Please visitmichigangamedayparking.comfor more information about available parking at Pioneer High School.

Brown Lot (Varsity Tennis Center): RVs may park at the Brown Lot on Saturday morning beginning at 7 a.m. Permits for this lot are obtainable through on-site, cash sales only on the day of the game, pending capacity. RVs are welcome to stay in the Brown Lot until Sunday at noon.

Blue Lot: RVs may only access the Blue Lot with a Blue Lot RV permit. There are no day-of-game cash sales for RVs at the Blue Lot. All RVs will be directed to the RV parking area in the Blue Lot.

Questions about the RV parking may be answered by calling the Athletic Development Event Management Office (734-647-1218), or Ann Arbor Public Schools/Michigan Event Parking (Pioneer Site Questions -- 734-358-7275).

Parking for Persons with a Disability

Please see the Guide for Guests with Disabilities for information about parking for persons with a disability.

AAATA Shuttle Service

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) offers shuttle service between Michigan Stadium and Ann Arbor hotels and motels, U-M Parking Structures and lots, the Michigan Union, and downtown Ann Arbor. The FootballRide runs approximately every 20 minutes beginning two hours before game time and drops off passengers at Gate 2. Shuttles run for approximately 60 minutes after the game and pick up passengers at the assigned location on the south side of Michigan Stadium. Mobile tickets or cash (exact change only) are required for use. For more information on the FootballRide, call AAATA at (734) 996-0400 or visit the AAATA site.

Parking Policies and Procedures

  • The University of Michigan will not be responsible for loss of or damage to vehicles, or their contents, parked for a football game.
  • Holders of football permits should clearly display their permits from the rearview mirror of their cars to assist parking personnel in directing them to the proper lots. Permits should be displayed at all times (even when entering the game) to avoid being towed.
  • All drivers should be alert to instructions from the uniformed police officers and parking personnel who will be directing traffic.
  • Patrons are reminded that normal parking regulations apply on game day. Vehicles parked in fire lanes, at the end of aisles, and in any other illegal location will be ticketed and/or towed. If you are unable to find a legal parking space, please see a parking attendant for assistance.
  • Spaces are available on a first-come, first serve basis. If you arrive at your designated lot and it is full, you will be directed to the next available lot.
  • Spaces may not be reserved for vehicles arriving later unless authorized by the U-M Athletic Department.
  • Overnight parking is prohibited in all U-M Football gameday parking lots.
  • Vehicles should vacate all lots within two hours after the game or vehicles will be towed.
  • Parking passes shall not be sold above face value or sold on University premises and are subject to any applicable federal, state, Regental or University of Michigan law, regulation or policy concerning the sale or re-sale of parking passes. Parking passes reported as lost or stolen may not be replaced nor the price refunded. Parking passes may not be duplicated.
  • In order to gain admittance to designated accessible parking for persons with disabilities, your vehicle must display both a state-issued disability parking placard/license plate as well as the appropriate U-M Athletic Department football gameday disability parking permit for that lot. You must park in the designated accessible parking area for which you have a permit and not in the general parking areas within your assigned lot.
  • Fans may not undertake any commercial, promotional, advertising or marketing activities in U-M lots without written authorization from the Athletic Department.
  • After the game, Main Street/Ann Arbor-Saline Road is one way southbound from Michigan Stadium to Interstate 94. Postgame southbound traffic along South Main Street will include stop-and-go traffic signals at the Scio Church/South Main and Ann Arbor-Saline/South Main intersections. This is intended to provide safer crossing opportunities for pedestrians. The traffic signal operation will be manually controlled and activated when pedestrians accumulate at the crosswalks.
  • Please call the Event Management Office at (734) 764-5257 with problems or concerns about parking operations.
  • AUTO passes allow vehicles to park in one (1) designated space. Tailgate accessory equipment shall be placed in accordance with the requirements set forth below.

U-M Golf Course Restrictions

  • Glass bottles/containers are not permitted.
  • Vehicles only. No RVs, trailers, etc.
  • Pets are not permitted.
  • Guests must stay off ALL playable golf surfaces (tees, greens and bunkers).

Tailgating Policies and Procedures

  • RV passes allow RVs four (4) spaces, and they must not expand past their four (4) designated spaces. The full vehicle including awnings, expansion sides, mirrors, tables, chairs, coolers, etc. must stay within the lined parking spaces allotted.
  • Tailgate accessory equipment may NOT be placed in any designated parking space unless it is one of the four (4) spaces designated for an RV.
  • Tailgate equipment may not extend beyond marked lines or be placed into roadways/driveways in a manner in which it impedes traffic. Parking Lot personnel will have the final decision on whether equipment impedes traffic or not.
  • The following safety regulations must be followed in any U-M gameday parking lots: generators should be placed a minimum of 25' from any structure, including tents, canopies, tarps or other combustible material; fuel for appliances, generators and grills should be limited and stored in a secure, well-ventilated and cool location; a suitable fire extinguisher must be maintained if such tailgating equipment is present. If your generator is loud and creating a disturbance, parking attendants or University officials may ask that you turn it off or move to a location where it will not create a disturbance for others.
  • Space is very limited; throwing of footballs or other objects should be kept to minimal distances and out of roadways and other tailgater's areas. Repeat offenders may have their objects confiscated. Please be considerate of other fans trying to park in the lot.
  • Fans may not display flags, balloons, signs or the like (collectively, "Signs") more than 20 feet above the parking lot surface and must ensure that any Signs are displayed only within the limits of the parking space (for AUTOS) or the four (4) parking spaces (for RVs) authorized for use by their vehicle; posting of Signs in common areas of the U-M lots or in a manner that would obstruct U-M signage is strictly prohibited.
Parking Information for Football Game Days - University of Michigan Athletics (2024)

FAQs

Can you park at Pioneer High School for Michigan football games? ›

University of Michigan football parking and tailgating at Pioneer High School is one of the most popular options in Ann Arbor. With University of Michigan Stadium (the Big House) just a short walk away, Michigan football parking at Pioneer High School offers a memorable game day parking and tailgating experience.

Where is the best place to park at the Big House? ›

Parking across the street at the Golf and Outing Club is available but very expensive ($40 or so per car). You can also park at Pioneer High School (kitty corner from the Stadium). On-street parking is occasionally available well before the game on streets to the west of the Stadium and east of State Street.

What time do parking lots open at Michigan State for football games? ›

View the map below to help plan your visit. Parking lots open based on the game's kickoff time. Parking lots will open at 7am for kickoffs between noon & 5:30pm and will open at 11am for night games.

Can you take blankets into Michigan football stadium? ›

Permitted Items:

Binoculars – cases are not permitted. Cell phones and pagers. Small cameras (those with a lens shorter than 6 inches) and radios. Blankets and rain apparel – umbrellas are not permitted.

Where is handicap parking at U of M football stadium? ›

For fully accessible parking, please purchase parking in the Green Lot (across Stadium Blvd. at the U-M Golf Course). Note that there is a limited number of single-game parking passes available in the Green Lot on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Where do you park for WMU football games? ›

General Parking Information

General public parking is located off of Oakland Drive, Stadium Drive and West Michigan Avenue. Parking is $10 per vehicle to be paid upon entering a lot.

Where is parking for the Players Championship? ›

Parking: The public lot off State Road 210 is $15 on Tuesday and Wednesday and $40 per day during the competitive rounds. All parking passes must be purchased at theplayers.com/parking in advance of the tournament day fans are planning to attend.

Where is the best place to tailgate for Michigan football games? ›

South Main 1300: University of Michigan football tailgating doesn't get any closer to the action than South Main 1300! Located at the corner of South Main and Berkley, this Park N Party location is directly across the street from University of Michigan Stadium!

Where not to sit in Michigan Stadium? ›

Michigan Wolverines Student Section

The Michigan Stadium Student Section is located in sections 25-33R, and they are without question the rowdiest seats inside The Big House. Don't expect to sit in these seats, and if you are bringing children to the game, you want to steer clear of these sections at all costs.

Can you walk into Michigan Stadium? ›

Michigan Stadium is NOT open to the general public for exercising, walk-in tours, drop-in photo ops, etc.

Are there shuttles to Michigan Stadium? ›

Every season the University of Michigan provides complimentary shuttle service for fans. There are a limited number of wheelchair accessible shuttles, for guests with a disability to and from several parking lots and Michigan Stadium.

Is there a shuttle from Briarwood Mall to Michigan Stadium? ›

Park your RV at Briarwood Mall for University of Michigan Football games, take the FootballRide shuttle to/from University of Michigan Stadium.

Where is the best place to tailgate in Ann Arbor? ›

Here is a comprehensive list of parking options and rules at U-M . Tailgating Hot Spots: The most well-known places to set up shop are at the Pioneer High School lot (diagonally across from the stadium), the U-M Golf Course, and AA Golf & Outing (both are right across the street from the stadium).

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