Gameday Guide

Michigan Stadium Bag Policy

Ann Arbor, Michigan

What size bag can I bring?

No bags allowed

No outside food or drink.

No-bag policy: all bags (including purses, fanny packs, and clear bags) are prohibited from being carried into Michigan Stadium. Exception: guests with medical or childcare needs (e.g., medical prescriptions, diapers) may bring one appropriately-sized bag and must enter through the designated bag exception gates - Gate 3 (south end) or Gate 9 West (north end) - to have items inspected and tagged; suite-tower guests are inspected at their point of entry.

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BAGS
Not allowed
TRANSIT
Nearby transit
OUTSIDE FOOD
Not allowed
CAPACITY
107,600

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Getting in

Transit. Public transportation is available through the AATA (TheRide) Football Ride event service
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Tailgating. Tailgating is permitted in the various parking lots. All tailgating equipment must be kept behind the parked car in the designated spot and must not encroach on another parking spot or impede roads, driveways, or traffic movement; Parking Lot personnel determine whether a setup impedes traffic. A complete list of parking and tailgating policies is on the Michigan Athletics Ticket and Parking Policies page. REVELxp is the official full-service tailgating provider.
Accessibility. 14 elevators are available for guests with accessibility needs (and premium/suite/club ticket holders). Accessible (ADA) game-day parking is available in the Green Lot on a first-come, first-serve basis and requires a State-Issued Disability Parking Placard or license plate. A Guest Services and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Tent is located at the south end of the stadium; see the Michigan Stadium Guide for Guests with a Disability. Guests needing seatbacks must request approval through the Disability Equity Office.
Entry. No exit/re-entry: guests may not leave Michigan Stadium and return on the same ticket. Re-admittance is allowed only in an emergency and must be arranged with the Gate Supervisor at the exit gate prior to leaving.

Parking lots

Green Lot. Limited single-game accessible/ADA parking available on game day on a first-come, first-serve basis; requires a State-Issued Disability Parking Placard or license plate
Blue Lot. Parking lot off which the Crisler Center Northeast Entry and the Jack Roth Stadium Club entrance are located
Champions East. Parking lot overlooked by the UMCU All-Star Lounge, which sits between Michigan Stadium's East Tower and Crisler Center
University of Michigan Golf Course. Game-day parking on a weather-permitting basis, accessed from State Street, Stadium Boulevard/Green Lot, and Main Street
Pioneer High School. Game-day parking accessed from Main Street
Ann Arbor Golf and Outing. Game-day parking accessed from Stadium Boulevard
Maize Lot. Game-day parking accessed from State Street, just south of the Varsity Tennis Center
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Food worth the line

Full-service concession stands are available around the stadium concourse, managed by Sodexo Live!. University of Michigan Credit Union Block M or Winged Helmet debit card holders receive 10% off Souvenir Sodas and Popped Maize (does not apply at autonomous check-out locations). Details on the Michigan Stadium Food and Beverage Guide.

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Common questions

What size bag can I bring into Michigan Stadium?

Michigan Stadium does not permit bags inside. No-bag policy: all bags (including purses, fanny packs, and clear bags) are prohibited from being carried into Michigan Stadium. Exception: guests with medical or childcare needs (e.g., medical prescriptions, diapers) may bring one appropriately-sized bag and must enter through the designated bag exception gates - Gate 3 (south end) or Gate 9 West (north end) - to have items inspected and tagged; suite-tower guests are inspected at their point of entry. A Bag Check area for prohibited items is located inside the southeast entrance of Crisler Center off Stadium Way (items must be claimed within 45 minutes of the game's end).

Does Michigan Stadium require a clear bag?

No. Michigan Stadium does not permit bags at all, so nothing is carried in, clear or otherwise.

What is the purse policy at Michigan Stadium?

No-bag policy: all bags (including purses, fanny packs, and clear bags) are prohibited from being carried into Michigan Stadium.

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What is the diaper bag and medical bag policy at Michigan Stadium?

Exception: guests with medical or childcare needs (e.g., medical prescriptions, diapers) may bring one appropriately-sized bag and must enter through the designated bag exception gates - Gate 3 (south end) or Gate 9 West (north end) - to have items inspected and tagged; suite-tower guests are inspected at their point of entry.

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Is there bag storage at Michigan Stadium?

A Bag Check area for prohibited items is located inside the southeast entrance of Crisler Center off Stadium Way (items must be claimed within 45 minutes of the game's end).

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Can you bring outside food into Michigan Stadium?

Food of any kind is prohibited from being brought into Michigan Stadium (listed among prohibited items); food also may not be left at the Bag Check.

Where do you park at Michigan Stadium?

Michigan Stadium has on-site lots including Green Lot, Blue Lot, Champions East, University of Michigan Golf Course, Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor Golf and Outing, Maize Lot. Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.

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