Stadiums / Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium
—
Ann Arbor
Stadium information
- Type
- stadium
- Capacity
- 107,601
- Opened
- 1927
- Roof
- Open Air
- Surface
- FieldTurf
- Home teams
- Michigan Wolverines
- League
- NCAAF
- Sports
- Football
- Categories
- sport_football
- Timezone
- America/Detroit
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Location
- Ann Arbor
- Nicknames
- The Big House
Largest stadium in the United States — Michigan’s Big House and a college football landmark.
Former names
Passport Score
—
0 ratings · 1 check-ins
No category scores yet — be the first to rate.
Home team history
-
Michigan Wolverines
1927-present · NCAAF
Features · Architecture
Block M at Midfield
Architecture · Michigan Stadium, gameday
Block M at Midfield — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.
Maize End-Zone Lettering
Architecture · Michigan Stadium, gameday
Maize End-Zone Lettering — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.
Maize-and-Blue Seating Bowl
Architecture · Michigan Stadium
Maize-and-Blue Seating Bowl — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.
Michigan Stadium Brick Façade
Architecture · Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium Brick Façade — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.
Michigan Stadium Historic Gates
Architecture · Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium Historic Gates — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.
Michigan Stadium Tunnel
Architecture · Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium Tunnel — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.
Schembechler Hall
Architecture · Michigan Stadium, gameday
Schembechler Hall — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.
The Big House 107,601-seat bowl
Architecture · Michigan Stadium
The Big House 107,601-seat bowl — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.
The Leaders
Architecture · Michigan Stadium, gameday
The Leaders — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.
Wolverine Block M landmarks
Architecture · Michigan Stadium, gameday
Wolverine Block M landmarks — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.
Features · History
Bo Schembechler Statue
History · Michigan Stadium
Bo Schembechler Statue — a landmark celebrating Michigan Wolverines history at Michigan Stadium.
Gerald R. Ford Statue
History · Michigan Stadium
Gerald R. Ford Statue — a landmark celebrating Michigan Wolverines history at Michigan Stadium.
Go Blue M Club Banner
History · Michigan Stadium, gameday
Go Blue M Club Banner — a landmark celebrating Michigan Wolverines history at Michigan Stadium.
Traditions
Go Blue Chant Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chants · Throughout the stadium, gameday
More than 110,000 fans chant "Go Blue!" throughout games at Michigan Stadium.
The Banner Iconic Must experience
Pregame · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Wolverines burst through the famous "Go Blue" banner before every home game.
M Club Supports the Victors Iconic Must experience
Songs & Music · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Michigan Marching Band performs "The Victors," regarded by many as the greatest fight song in college football.
Michigan Marching Band Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The band's precision pregame show remains one of the sport's iconic traditions.
History & timeline
Bo Schembechler Iconic
Legacy Display · Schembechler Hall and concourse
Exhibits honoring the Ten Year War era and Bo’s enduring Michigan legacy.
Charles Woodson Iconic
Legacy Display · Stadium concourse
Tributes to the only primarily defensive Heisman winner in college football history.
Desmond Howard Iconic
Legacy Display · Stadium concourse
Displays celebrating the Heisman winner and his iconic pose.
Heisman Trophy Iconic
Championship Display · Stadium concourse
Showcase of Michigan’s Heisman Trophy winners and their legendary careers.
Michigan–Michigan State Rivalry Iconic
Historic Exhibit · Concourse displays
The Paul Bunyan Trophy rivalry and in-state showdown history.
Michigan–Ohio State Rivalry Iconic
Historic Exhibit · Concourse displays
The Game — college football’s greatest rivalry and decades of Big House moments.
National Championship History Iconic
Championship Display · Concourse and plaza
Full timeline of Michigan’s national championship seasons and defining moments.
Tom Harmon Iconic
Legacy Display · Stadium concourse
Honors the Heisman-winning Wolverine and World War II hero.
All-American
Historic Exhibit · Stadium concourse
Honors Michigan’s All-Americans and the program’s tradition of excellence.
Big Ten Championship History
Championship Display · Concourse displays
History of Michigan’s Big Ten titles and conference championship legacy.
Fab Five Tribute
Legacy Display · Crisler Center area
Tributes to the iconic Fab Five era where displayed on the athletics campus.
Fielding Yost
Legacy Display · Stadium concourse
Tributes to the coach who built Michigan Stadium and the program’s early dominance.
Greatest Michigan Moments
Historic Exhibit · Concourse
The defining plays, games, and celebrations that built the Wolverine legacy.
Greatest Michigan Teams
Historic Exhibit · Concourse
Highlight displays of Michigan’s most dominant and memorable teams.
Historic Big House Exhibits
Historic Exhibit · Concourse
Exhibits on how Michigan Stadium became The Big House and a national icon.
Rose Bowl History
Historic Exhibit · Concourse displays
Michigan’s storied Rose Bowl history and Pasadena tradition.
Entertainment
Michigan Marching Band Pregame Show Iconic Must experience
Band · Field pregame
The full Michigan Marching Band pregame performance on the field.
Michigan Marching Band Halftime Show Iconic
Halftime Show · Field at halftime
Halftime performances from one of college football’s greatest marching bands.
M Go Blue Band Formation Iconic
Band · Field pregame
The marching band forms a giant Block M on the field during pregame.
Alumni Weekend Activities
Special Event · Stadium exterior and campus
Special alumni gatherings and events around The Big House.
Experiences
100,000+ Fans in The Big House Iconic Must experience
Crowd Atmosphere · Home stands
Feel the roar of the largest crowd in college football — a once-in-a-lifetime atmosphere.
Drum Major Backbend Iconic Must experience
Band · Field pregame
Witness the iconic drum major backbend live on the field before kickoff.
Game at The Big House Iconic Must experience
Crowd Atmosphere · Full stadium experience
Experience a game in the largest stadium in the United States — the ultimate bucket list.
Michigan vs Ohio State Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · The Big House on rivalry weekend
The Game — college football’s greatest rivalry when Ohio State visits Ann Arbor.
Team Touch the Go Blue Banner Iconic Must experience
Team Entrance · Tunnel entrance
Watch the Wolverines touch the Go Blue banner as they charge onto the field.
Victors Performed Live Iconic Must experience
Fight Song · Stadium-wide
Feel The Victors thunder through 100,000+ fans at The Big House.
Wolverine Student Section Iconic Must experience
Crowd · East student section
Stand with Michigan students in the east stands — Go Blue chants, massive waves, and Big House volume up close.
Michigan vs Michigan State Iconic
Rivalry Game · The Big House on rivalry weekend
The in-state rivalry for the Paul Bunyan Trophy at The Big House.
Ohio State Week Atmosphere Iconic
Rivalry Game · Campus and Ann Arbor
The electric buzz across Ann Arbor all week leading up to The Game.
Block M Must experience
Photo Spot · Block M Plaza
Must-have photo with the iconic Block M on the approach to The Big House.
Big House Must experience
Crowd Atmosphere · Main concourse entrances
That first moment walking into the bowl and seeing the sheer scale of the stadium.
Marching Band Pregame Show Must experience
Band · Field pregame
Experience the full Michigan Marching Band pregame performance live on the field.
Michigan's Campus on Gameday Must experience
Tailgate · Central campus to stadium
Stroll The Diag, Burton Tower, and campus as Ann Arbor comes alive for football.
Night Game at The Big House Must experience
Night Game · Full stadium experience
Night games under the lights amplify the atmosphere in the largest stadium in America.
Stay for The Victors Must experience
Postgame Tradition · Field and stands postgame
Stay and sing The Victors with players and 100,000 fans after a Michigan victory.
Pregame Tailgating on Golf Course
Tailgate · University Golf Course lots
Legendary tailgates on the University of Michigan Golf Course before kickoff.
Fan reviews
Published fan feedback is anonymized. Sign in above to add your own rating.
No published fan reviews for this venue yet.
More in the Stadium Passport app
Check in, collect stamps, follow teams, and keep building your personal passport on iOS.
Open in Stadium Passport