2026 MICHIGAN FOOTBALL SPRING GAME
Presented by Original Roofing Company
The University of Michigan football program will hold an open spring practice for fans on April 18 at Michigan Stadium. The Maize and Blue scrimmage, presented by Original Roofing Company, is free and open to the public, with the Wolverines taking the field around 2 p.m. to begin warm-ups and drills before the scrimmage. The select gates to Michigan Stadium will open at 1 p.m.
Admission is free and open to the public.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
PARKING INFORMATION
Parking options near Michigan Stadium will be extremely limited due to other events and activities in the surrounding areas. Any available parking in the lots around Michigan Stadium, owned and operated by the University of Michigan, will be free and open to the public starting at 9:00 AM (and is expected to fill quickly). There will be no parking available at the U-M and AAGO Golf Courses.
Additional parking options include:
- Maize Lots on S. State Street (south of Michigan Stadium)
- University Lots W32, W39, & W40 at S. Fifth Ave. & John Street, as well as the Thompson Street Structure (north of Michigan Stadium)
- City of Ann Arbor parking structures on S. Fifth Ave., William, and Maynard (north of Michigan Stadium)
- On-street parking in select neighborhoods - Note there are several on-street parking restrictions for University of Michigan home football games, including the Spring Game, as indicated at the bottom of this page.
- Parking will be available at Pioneer High School (operated by LAZ Parking) for $30. Pioneer parking will open at 9:00 AM.
ADA Parking: A limited number of parking spots for guests with mobility impairments will be available (free of charge) in the parking area east of the William Davidson Player Development Center and can be accessed off Stadium Blvd. A State-Issued Disability Parking Placard will be required to gain admittance into this area of the parking lot, and it will open at 9:00 AM.
Parking at Pioneer High School: The school district will be charging $36 for parking only; no tailgating, no RVs are permitted in the lots. Fans can reserve a parking spot at MichiganGamedayParking.com
MICHIGAN ATHLETICS WEEKEND EVENTS
Friday, April 17
BASEBALL vs. Northwestern @ 4:00 PM - BUY TICKETS
MEN'S TENNIS vs. Purdue @ 6:00 PM - FREE ADMISSION
Saturday, April 18
BASEBALL vs. Northwestern @ 2:00 PM - BUY TICKETS
WOMEN'S LACROSSE vs. Northwestern @ 6:00 PM - FREE ADMISSION
Sunday, April 19
BASEBALL vs. Northwestern @ 11:00 AM - BUY TICKETS
MEN'S TENNIS vs. Indiana @ Noon - FREE ADMISSION
GATE INFORMATION
Gates 2, 4, 8 and 10 will be open for fans to enter the Big House, with Gate 3 and 9 available for patrons needing entry with medical bags and/or for childcare needs. The typical prohibited items list will be strictly enforced, with no bags allowed into the stadium for the practice. All attendees and items are subject to search.
TRAFFIC UPDATES
There are a number of road closures in downtown Ann Arbor and the vicinity that may impact your travel. A list of active road closures/road work can be found on the City of Ann Arbor's traffic site.
CONCESSIONS
Sodexo will have eight permanent and eight portable concession stands available around the stadium. A variety of food and beverage options will be available for purchase, including alcoholic beverages in some locations. Alcohol will be served in a safe and responsible manner and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. All concession locations at Michigan Stadium are CASHLESS.
THE M DEN
The official provider of Michigan Athletic apparel, The M Den, will have stores located inside Michigan Stadium open for fans to purchase merchandise. The stores will be located on the north end of the stadium and in Crisler Center by the Gate 2 entrance.
SAFETY AT MICHIGAN STADIUM
All bags (including purses, fanny packs, etc.) are prohibited. Fans are encouraged to bring ONLY necessary items to football games at Michigan Stadium. All subjects and items are subject to search - learn more.
LEARFIELD MICHIGAN SPORTS NETWORK
The LEARFIELD Michigan Sports Network will broadcast the spring game live on WCSX Radio (94.7 FM in Detroit) starting at 2 p.m. Doug Karsch (play-by-play) and Jon Jansen (color analyst) will call the action from the press box at Michigan Stadium. Audio coverage is also available on MGoBlue.com, the Michigan Athletics App, and the Varsity Network App.
