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Michigan Stadium

“The Big House”

Michigan Wolverines
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1927Opened
107,601Capacity
Open AirRoof
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The basics

About Michigan Stadium

Largest stadium in the United States — Michigan’s Big House and a college football landmark.

Type
stadium
Sports
Football
League
NCAAF
Nicknames
The Big House
Location
Ann Arbor
Time zone
America/Detroit
Status
active
FormerlyThe Big House
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Don’t miss

Landmarks, traditions & experiences

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Crowd ChantsIconic

Go Blue Chant

More than 110,000 fans chant "Go Blue!" throughout games at Michigan Stadium.

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PregameIconic

The Banner

The Wolverines burst through the famous "Go Blue" banner before every home game.

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Songs & MusicIconic

M Club Supports the Victors

The Michigan Marching Band performs "The Victors," regarded by many as the greatest fight song in college football.

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BandIconic

Michigan Marching Band Pregame Show

The full Michigan Marching Band pregame performance on the field.

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BandIconic

Drum Major Backbend

Witness the iconic drum major backbend live on the field before kickoff.

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Crowd AtmosphereIconic

Game at The Big House

Experience a game in the largest stadium in the United States — the ultimate bucket list.

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Rivalry GameIconic

Michigan vs Ohio State

The Game — college football’s greatest rivalry when Ohio State visits Ann Arbor.

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Team EntranceIconic

Team Touch the Go Blue Banner

Watch the Wolverines touch the Go Blue banner as they charge onto the field.

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Fight SongIconic

Victors Performed Live

Feel The Victors thunder through 100,000+ fans at The Big House.

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CrowdIconic

Wolverine Student Section

Stand with Michigan students in the east stands — Go Blue chants, massive waves, and Big House volume up close.

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Legacy DisplayIconic

Bo Schembechler

Exhibits honoring the Ten Year War era and Bo’s enduring Michigan legacy.

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Legacy DisplayIconic

Charles Woodson

Tributes to the only primarily defensive Heisman winner in college football history.

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Legacy DisplayIconic

Desmond Howard

Displays celebrating the Heisman winner and his iconic pose.

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Championship DisplayIconic

Heisman Trophy

Showcase of Michigan’s Heisman Trophy winners and their legendary careers.

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Historic ExhibitIconic

Michigan–Michigan State Rivalry

The Paul Bunyan Trophy rivalry and in-state showdown history.

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Historic ExhibitIconic

Michigan–Ohio State Rivalry

The Game — college football’s greatest rivalry and decades of Big House moments.

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Championship DisplayIconic

National Championship History

Full timeline of Michigan’s national championship seasons and defining moments.

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Legacy DisplayIconic

Tom Harmon

Honors the Heisman-winning Wolverine and World War II hero.

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Halftime ShowIconic

Michigan Marching Band Halftime Show

Halftime performances from one of college football’s greatest marching bands.

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BandIconic

M Go Blue Band Formation

The marching band forms a giant Block M on the field during pregame.

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Rivalry GameIconic

Michigan vs Michigan State

The in-state rivalry for the Paul Bunyan Trophy at The Big House.

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Rivalry GameIconic

Ohio State Week Atmosphere

The electric buzz across Ann Arbor all week leading up to The Game.

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Photo SpotMust see

Block M

Must-have photo with the iconic Block M on the approach to The Big House.

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Crowd AtmosphereMust see

Big House

That first moment walking into the bowl and seeing the sheer scale of the stadium.

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BandMust see

Marching Band Pregame Show

Experience the full Michigan Marching Band pregame performance live on the field.

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TailgateMust see

Michigan's Campus on Gameday

Stroll The Diag, Burton Tower, and campus as Ann Arbor comes alive for football.

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Night GameMust see

Night Game at The Big House

Night games under the lights amplify the atmosphere in the largest stadium in America.

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Postgame TraditionMust see

Stay for The Victors

Stay and sing The Victors with players and 100,000 fans after a Michigan victory.

Architecture

Block M at Midfield

Block M at Midfield — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.

Architecture

Maize End-Zone Lettering

Maize End-Zone Lettering — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.

Architecture

Maize-and-Blue Seating Bowl

Maize-and-Blue Seating Bowl — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.

Architecture

Michigan Stadium Brick Façade

Michigan Stadium Brick Façade — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.

Architecture

Michigan Stadium Historic Gates

Michigan Stadium Historic Gates — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.

Architecture

Michigan Stadium Tunnel

Michigan Stadium Tunnel — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.

Architecture

Schembechler Hall

Schembechler Hall — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.

Architecture

The Big House 107,601-seat bowl

The Big House 107,601-seat bowl — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.

Architecture

The Leaders

The Leaders — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.

Architecture

Wolverine Block M landmarks

Wolverine Block M landmarks — an architectural landmark of Michigan Stadium, home of the Michigan Wolverines.

History

Bo Schembechler Statue

Bo Schembechler Statue — a landmark celebrating Michigan Wolverines history at Michigan Stadium.

History

Gerald R. Ford Statue

Gerald R. Ford Statue — a landmark celebrating Michigan Wolverines history at Michigan Stadium.

History

Go Blue M Club Banner

Go Blue M Club Banner — a landmark celebrating Michigan Wolverines history at Michigan Stadium.

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Historic Marker

Champions Plaza

The plaza celebrating Michigan’s national championships and Big Ten titles on the walk to The Big House.

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Displays

Crisler Center Hall of Fame

Hall of Honor and championship displays at Crisler Center, a short walk from Michigan Stadium on the athletics campus.

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Displays

Michigan Athletics Hall of Honor

The University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor recognizes Wolverines across sports, from Fielding Yost and Tom Harmon to the modern era.

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Rituals

Michigan Marching Band

The Michigan Marching Band’s pregame, “The Victors,” and Hail to the Victors echo through The Big House every home Saturday.

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Displays

National Championships

Exhibits honoring Michigan’s national championship seasons, including the 2023 title, around The Big House and Schembechler Hall.

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Displays

The Big House Sign

The Big House lettering and Michigan Stadium identity marks — the photo that says you were at the largest stadium in the United States.

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Historic Exhibit

All-American

Honors Michigan’s All-Americans and the program’s tradition of excellence.

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Championship Display

Big Ten Championship History

History of Michigan’s Big Ten titles and conference championship legacy.

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Legacy Display

Fab Five Tribute

Tributes to the iconic Fab Five era where displayed on the athletics campus.

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Legacy Display

Fielding Yost

Tributes to the coach who built Michigan Stadium and the program’s early dominance.

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Historic Exhibit

Greatest Michigan Moments

The defining plays, games, and celebrations that built the Wolverine legacy.

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Historic Exhibit

Greatest Michigan Teams

Highlight displays of Michigan’s most dominant and memorable teams.

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Historic Exhibit

Historic Big House Exhibits

Exhibits on how Michigan Stadium became The Big House and a national icon.

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Historic Exhibit

Rose Bowl History

Michigan’s storied Rose Bowl history and Pasadena tradition.

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Special Event

Alumni Weekend Activities

Special alumni gatherings and events around The Big House.

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Tailgate

Pregame Tailgating on Golf Course

Legendary tailgates on the University of Michigan Golf Course before kickoff.

Through the years

History

Home teams

  1. 1927-present
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