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

  • The Big House

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[object Object] · Ann Arbor

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Home team history

  1. 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.

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