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Want to experience the thrill of running onto the field of Michigan Stadium? Now you can, because we have the keys to the Big House.

Each Big House Tour takes you behind the scenes of the largest stadium in the Western Hemisphere. During your tour, you will get a chance to explore the Michigan locker room, visit the Jack Roth Stadium Club, and run (or walk) down the tunnel onto the field, where you can catch a pass in the end zone, kick a field goal, and take your picture on the 50-yard line.

Additionally, gain insight into the history of Michigan Stadium with a presentation by Dr. Robert Soderstrom, author of “The Big House, Fielding H. Yost and the Building of Michigan Stadium.”

2024 Tour Dates

All of our 2023 Big House Tours have taken place. Check back next summer for tour dates for the 2024 season.

Interested in a tour of Michigan Stadium on a weekday? Please contact Michigan Athletics for more information.

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The largest stadium in North America is located in Ann Arbor where on many an autumn Saturday afternoon more than 110,000 college football fans wander into Michigan Stadium to cheer on the Wolverines.

Walk right onto the 50-yard line! The Big House tour features access to restricted areas such as the team locker room, the press box, media areas, suite levels and premium seating.

Tour includes (60-90 minutes): - Michigan Stadium Field - Michigan Football Game Day Locker Room - Michigan Stadium Press Box - Club and Suite Level

Cost: $20 per person

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Touring University of Michigan’s Big House

As the daughter of a high school football coach, football is just in my DNA. I was always a fun date in high school and college when it came to Super Bowl parties or other big game events. I was the girl that watched the game, yelled in outrage at the refs, and contemplated if the next play would be a pass or a running play. This was all while the other ladies stayed in the kitchen doing other things.

So anytime that the opportunity is presented to me to go behind the scenes of something football related, I jump on that opportunity.

That’s where Michigan Stadium, in Ann Arbor comes in. Most often referred to as The Big House, this behemoth of a stadium is currently the largest college football stadium in the country.

How many seats does The Big House have?

The Big House has a seating capacity of 107,601. That’s a lot of your closest friends sitting together and watching the University of Michigan take on whomever they are playing that week.

What you need to know about the Michigan Stadium Tour:

The tour is between 60 and 90 minutes long, depending on the size of your group and the number of questions those in your group may have.

How much is the tour of The Big House?

The tour costs $20 per person (or a minimum of $100 total), so grab 5 of your friends and check out the stadium.

To schedule a tour, contact the Special Events Office at (734) 764-4599 or [email protected].

Ok, enough of the details, let’s talk about my experience touring the iconic stadium.

The Michigan Stadium Tour Experience.

First, I need to note that the tour I was on was part of a media tour so our time was limited, as we were on a tight schedule.

We started by pulling right up to the stadium and driving through the area where you normally walk, and wait in line for what seems like forever to grab a pretzel or a snack. When (not if) you go on this tour, this will also be your experience as well. This may seem insignificant to you but, to me, I was struck by how still the normally packed stadium really was.

From this point, we took an elevator up to the club/press box level. The nickname “The Big House” originated when announcer Keith Jackson was opening a game and said “Welcome to The Big House” and the name stuck from that point on. I tell you this now, because when we stepped off the elevator, we were greeted by photos of the iconic announcers in Michigan history and Bill, our extremely knowledgeable tour guide shared this nugget with us.

The next stop on the tour included a peek into the press boxes and the spaces where network TV does their show. It is quite awe inspiring to take a moment and think about the folks that have sat in these seats and watched nail biter games. Plus, these seats offer some pretty fantastic views.

Next we got to look at the door that holds the secrets to the plays that get reviewed. Our tour guide shared with us that they don’t share the same angles with those watching TV as the group of officials who are reviewing the calls. Bill told us that there are about 10 retired refs that are on hand just for these important review moments.

From there, we were shown an example of the luxury suites that are available for lease. Ranging from $60,000 to $90,000 these suites aren’t exactly going to be covered by your couch cushion change, unless of course, your couch cushions hold that sort of cash, in which case…let me know and I’ll help you scrape it up.

The yearly fee does not include food, so you’ll want to make sure that you budget for that. A point of interest, The Big House is a dry stadium, meaning they do not sell alcohol, including serving it in the suites.

Next, we got back into the vehicles and drove around to the rear of the stadium, to the section closest to the Crisler Center (the University’s basketball arena). It is a rather unassuming area, but behind two plain doors, was the game day locker room, and we got to go in!

I loved this part of the tour so very much. As we were in the locker room taking in the space, I thought a lot about the various players that had stood in the very spot that I was in. Desmond Howard, Tom Brady, Charles Woodson come to mind. I could imagine the fiery halftime speeches that were given along with the tears that fell after a hard fought game, players unable to bring themselves to change back into their street clothes and rejoin the general public.

Just as the players who were suiting up to take the field would, we left the locker room doors and turned to head down the tunnel and on to the field. Again, another surreal moment. Not to mention the tunnel was long and very sloped. Which I found out was due to the fact that the playing field actually sits about four stories below street level. So those seats that seem like they are so very high about the field, they are actually right about street level.

The walk onto the field was so very cool as well. I know I keep saying that about every part of the tour, but it really was. The field was very awe inspiring, especially imagining what it must be like to look up into the stands as a player and hear the roar of the crowd.

They shared with us some other very interesting tidbits about the field, but I will save them for you to discover on your tour.

If you are ever in Ann Arbor, I can’t recommend a tour of The Big House enough. It just might turn you into a Wolverine fan, or at the very least, restore your love of college football. Make sure you keep your eyes open, you may just see Sasha Obama in the University of Michigan student section.

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When it comes to facilities for college athletics, the University of Michigan provides its student-athletes with some of the top amenities found anywhere in the world.

Michigan's cutting-edge athletic facilities include a $168 million, 280,000-square-foot South campus Performance Center, a $14.8 million upgrade to the Football Performance Center inside Schembechler Hall and a $21 million, 32,000 square-foot weight room.  Additionally, the University of Michigan became the first Jordan-brand school - giving student athletes access to a seemingly endless supply of Michigan-edition Jordan shoes and gear.  

Needless to say, life is good for a student-athlete at the University of Michigan. That is especially true for members of the Michigan Football program, as evidenced by this awesome video that gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at all of the amenities available to those lucky enough to wear the winged helmet.

An explanation of the most recent facility updates were provided via MGoBlue.com :

Schembechler Hall, constructed in 1990, is named after former head football coach Bo Schembechler. It houses football training facilities and the Towsley Family Museum. The building is connected to Oosterbaan Field House and the Al Glick Field House. The project also includes renovations to team meeting and equipment rooms and administrative spaces. The $14.8 million project calls for the renovation of approximately 24,000 square feet and construction of an additional 8,000 square feet for athletic medicine, rehabilitation, wellness and nutrition for the football program. The combined projects will create one unified performance center for the football program, enabling the entire team to work out at the same time.

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The tour will be led by current student tour guides and will last approximately 75 minutes. Guests must stay with their tour guide at all times and may only enter buildings included as a part of the tour route.

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Five things to watch in Michigan football spring game

Ann Arbor — A year ago during Michigan’s spring practices, motivation was heavily influenced by a loss to TCU in a national semifinal and also by the return of so many key players who chose not to head to the NFL.

Their goal was simple and bold: Win the national championship.

Michigan accomplished that last season . But many of those players who were so instrumental as leaders and were productive on the field are waiting to hear their names called in the upcoming NFL Draft in Detroit. Also gone is head coach Jim Harbaugh, who, after nine seasons with his alma mater, is back in the NFL coaching the Los Angeles Chargers . The defensive staff and Ben Herbert, the director of Michigan’s strength program, left for the NFL as well.

The defending national champions have several major holes to fill on offense. It starts with replacing J.J. McCarthy, an expected first-round draft pick, at quarterback along with the offensive line. Sherrone Moore, formerly Michigan's offensive coordinator/offensive line coach, will be tested as the Wolverines’ new head coach.

Fans will get a first look at the team in the spring game on Saturday at Michigan Stadium. It will be challenging to determine a great deal considering the squads were drafted and position groups mostly split, but one thing players have insisted this spring is that the team culture shaped in 2021 is being maintained.

“As long as the camaraderie is high with us, as long as the team chemistry is there, the sky’s the limit for us,” veteran running back Donovan Edwards said. “Nothing has changed. Coach Moore has continued to lay the foundation and the leadership continues to lead.”

While the team works to continue building its culture, identifying the right personnel as starters on offense, determining depth on defense and finding a kicker are priorities. Here are five things to watch in the spring game:

Post-McCarthy QB situation

Last year, there was no competition for the starting job, with McCarthy firmly in the driver’s seat. It seems safe to say that Michigan will conclude this spring football without a designated starter at quarterback.

Alex Orji, described last year by Harbaugh as the “scariest, most athletic guy on our whole team,” certainly has a chance to be the starter this fall. He was praised for his work on the scout team preparing the defense for Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe in the Rose Bowl and his athleticism was obvious in the opportunities he had later last season. Right now, it seems Orji is the leader in the clubhouse.

Davis Warren and Jayden Denegal have also had plenty of reps this spring, but Jack Tuttle, who had starting experience at Indiana and was granted a seventh season of eligibility, has been limited because of injury and will have his shot at the job in preseason camp.

Rebuilding the O-line

Since the teams in the spring game were drafted, fans won’t see what could be the potential starting lines on either side. Regardless, first-year offensive line coach Grant Newsome has plenty of work to do to find a starting offensive line and backups, considering six players who had starting experience last season were all invited to the NFL combine.

There are some knowns among the candidates, like tackle Myles Hinton and guard Gio El-Hadi, who have had starts at Michigan. Guard Josh Priebe, a transfer from Northwestern where he was a starter, likely is penciled in for a starting role. The spring game will be the first opportunity to see Priebe in a Michigan uniform. This is an important spring for center Greg Crippen and tackle Andrew Gentry to make their moves to become starters.

Names to watch on 'D'

Linebacker Jaishawn Barham, who transferred from Maryland, will make his public debut in a Michigan uniform and certainly will be worth observing as he is expected to be a starter this fall. You might remember Barham from last season's Michigan-Maryland game because he intercepted a pass from McCarthy.

Linebacker Ernest Hausmann, who transferred before last season after playing as a freshman for Nebraska in 2022, said recently he learned plenty from starters Junior Colson and Michael Barrett and is ready to take the next step.

Another name that has come up a lot this spring is defensive back DJ Waller. He and Jyaire Hill are top contenders for a starting cornerback role. Players on multiple occasions have praised edge TJ Guy this spring. It has been a position of depth and while he got some playing time last year, he will be much more involved this fall.

What about the tight ends?

Junior Colston Loveland is a known, well-respected commodity. New tight ends coach Steve Casula recently described Loveland as potentially being the best player on the field at any given time. He will be heavily relied on in the fall considering a lack of depth at receiver.

Another tight end Casula highlighted is Marlin Klein. With the departure of AJ Barner to the NFL Draft, Klein is the heir apparent and the spring game will be a chance to shine. Meanwhile, Max Bredeson, the fullback/tight end, remains a tone-setter who relishes blocking.

Moving on from the Corum Era

Blake Corum, the heart and soul of Michigan’s running game the last two seasons, is gone but the room has plenty of talent, starting with Kalel Mullings and Edwards. The best guess is those two won’t play all that much in the spring game, which means a bigger role for Benjamin Hall. Those three will be expected to handle most of the carries this fall.

Cole Cabana and incoming freshman Jordan Marshall could potentially get some late-game carries when the opportunity presents itself. This could be a breakthrough season for Mullings, the converted linebacker, and while new running backs coach Tony Alford said Mullings is still learning the position, the coaches know what they have in him and Edwards.

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Facility tours provide insight into operations and lean manufacturing. Students are required to attend a minimum of four facility tours. Students learn to:

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The facility visit to the DET1 fulfillment center was a great opportunity to learn more about Amazon’s operational excellence. As a Tauber student, it was great to see many of the lean principles we have learned about in practice. The visit helped illuminate how Amazon could use its mastery of inventory management to deliver the necessary provisions rapidly and efficiently to support disaster relief.

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If you ever wanted to visit Ohio Stadium and take a tour of one of the most iconic venues in all of sports, you are now luck. That’s because the Ohio State Department of Athletics will begin offering tours of the ‘Shoe beginning on Monday, April 22 — some might say finally. Those wanting to take advantage of seeing the first football stadium to be officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places, in 1973, can do so at https://www.ohiostadiumtours.com/ .

There will be two tour packages available and fans can enjoy extended hours of the stadium being open and even book last minute tours if available:

• A 60-minute Buckeye Basic Tour that costs $30 for adults and $20 for youth and will include visits to the field, press box, Huntington Club, NetJets Landing and the University/President’s Suite; and
• An extended, 90-minute VIP Stadium Tour, costing $35 for adults and $25 for youth, that includes all of the basic tour locations in addition to touring the Buckeyes’ locker room, the recruiting room and the band center/rehearsal hall.

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According to a release, “discounts will be offered for larger groups wanting to tour Ohio Stadium. A dedicated Group Tour Concierge staff has been assembled and can assist school groups, day camps and corporate outings.”

Each tour guest will also receive a commemorative Ohio Stadium Tour coin, with a new design specific to each new calendar year.

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Bears unveil new stadium plan; Gov. Pritzker, legislative leaders ‘skeptical’ of using taxpayer dollars

CHICAGO (WGEM) - The Chicago Bears are asking taxpayers for about $2.4 billion to build a new stadium project next to their current stadium, Soldier Field, along Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago.

The team unveiled its proposal Wednesday at an event at Soldier Field with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.

The team and the NFL plans to contribute about $2.3 billion towards the development.

The proposal calls for the state using the existing Illinois Sports Facilities Authority (ISFA) to contribute $900 million to the $3.225 billion stadium. The project would also call for an additional $1.5 billion to improve infrastructure around the stadium using taxpayer dollars.

Originally created when the Chicago White Sox built was is now Guaranteed Rate Field, the ISFA was also used to renovate that stadium and Soldier Field. It still owes more than $400 million on the Soldier Field renovation, which was finished in 2003. It’s funded through an existing 2% hotel tax. The Bears’ proposal also calls for the ISFA to refinance its existing debt.

The Bears estimate the project would create 43,000 construction jobs and generate an annual economic impact of $456 million once the project is completed.

When asked about the proposal Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and legislative leaders were skeptical of the proposal.

“I believe strongly that this is not a high priority for legislators and certainly for me when I compare it to all the other things,” Pritzker, a Democrat, said.

“If we were to put this issue for a vote on the board right now it would fail and it would fail miserably. There’s no environment for something like this today. Now, in Springfield, environments change. Will that environment change within the next 30 days? I think that’s highly unlikely,” said Illinois House Speaker Emmanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside.

The 2024 legislative session is scheduled to end May 24.

When asked about potentially waiting until the fall veto session for lawmakers to pass stadium funding legislation, Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren said he would prefer to get the legislation done sooner.

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, also released a statement Wednesday about the stadium proposal:

“At first glance, more than $2 billion in private funding is better than zero and a more credible opening offer. But there’s an obvious, substantial gap remaining, and I echo the governor’s skepticism.”

The Bears funding request comes as the White Sox are asking the state for $1 billion to build a new stadium in Chicago. Harmon had previously suggested the teams partner when asking lawmakers for a funding proposal.

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The Nebraska softball team pitched out of trouble most of the night Friday but a ninth-inning walk-off home run lifted Michigan to a 4-3 series-opening win in Ann Arbor.

The game headed to extra innings tied 2-2 before Samantha Bland gave Nebraska the lead with a leadoff home run in the top of the eighth. A two-out rally from Michigan in the bottom of the inning tied the game, but the Wolverines missed a chance to win it by leaving the bases loaded.

Then in the ninth, Nebraska stranded a runner at second base in its half of the inning before Ava Costales hit a walk-off home run to left center with one out.

Nebraska's pitching staff did well in limiting one of the conference's top offenses. Michigan entered the game averaging 7.5 runs per game in its first 14 Big Ten games, but the Huskers held the Wolverines to just four runs.

Sarah Harness and Kaylin Kinney were able to escape jams throughout the night to give Nebraska a chance. Michigan had the leadoff runner on base in six of its nine innings but the Wolverines were just 3-for-20 with runners on base and 1-for-13 with runners in scoring position. Michigan stranded 15 base runners in the game.

Michigan left the bases loaded four times, including the sixth inning when the Wolverines loaded the bases with no outs but did not score. The two runs Michigan scored in regulation were an unearned run in the first inning and a bases-loaded walk in the fourth.

Kinney (15-11) took the loss, allowing two runs in 5.0 innings. Harness started and was charged with two runs (one earned) in 3.1 innings. While both pitchers were effective in pressure situations, but the duo did combine to walk a season-high nine batters.

Offensively, Nebraska had just one hit in the first seven innings as Bland's eighth-inning home run was just the second hit of the game for the Huskers. Nebraska was out-hit 9-5. The Huskers drew four walks and were hit by four pitches, but Nebraska was just 2-for-14 with runners on base and stranded 10 runners.

Sydney Gray went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and two RBIs. Bland finished 1-for-5 with her home run. Billie Andrews and Caitlynn Neal produced Nebraska's other hits.

Nebraska fell to 25-17 with the loss and dropped to 8-4 in Big Ten play. Michigan improved to 11-0 at home while moving to 31-14 overall and 12-3 in conference play. Hannah George (3-1) earned the win in relief by tossing a scoreless ninth inning.

Michigan took advantage of a Husker miscue to take a 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Following a bloop leadoff double, a passed ball moved the runner to third with no outs. Harness then retired the next three hitters with back-to-back ground outs and a fly out, but the second ground out scored the runner from third.

Nebraska's offense was quiet until the top of the fourth. Peyton Cody drew a leadoff walk before Michigan got two outs. Neal was hit by a two-out pitch to bring up Gray, who recorded the Huskers' first hit of the game with a two-run double to left to give Nebraska a 2-1 lead. Bella Bacon and Ava Bredwell were both then hit by a pitch to load the bases for Billie Andrews, who flew out to the wall in center.

Michigan came right back in the bottom of the frame. The Wolverines had a pair of singles to begin the inning and a one-out walk loaded the bases and brought Kinney into the game. Kinney coaxed a comebacker to the circle and threw home for the second out of the inning. The next batter drew a seven-pitch walk to score a run and tie the game at 2-2. But Kinney limited the damage with an inning-ending strikeout.

The Wolverines continued to put together scoring chances in the top of the sixth. The first three batters all walked to load the bases with no outs. But Kinney escaped the jam with a force out at home, a strikeout and a foul out.

In the top of the seventh, Bredwell was hit by a pitch and Billie Andrews walked to put runners at first and second with one out but the Huskers were unable to score.

Kinney then quickly retired the first two batters of the bottom of the seventh before a hit batter, an error and an infield bloop single loaded the bases with two outs. She escaped the jam when Gray fielded a chopper at third and dove to touch the third base bag with her glove just before the runner made it to the base.

In the top of the eighth, Bland led off with a home run to left. After a strikeout, Neal and Gray had back-to-back singles. Bacon then lined  a ball to left where Ellie Sieler made a sliding catch to save at least one run.

In the bottom of the eighth, Kinney recorded the first two outs on just three pitches. A bunt single put the tying run on base and a bloop single that just eluded a diving Neal in right field scored the tying run. With first base open and Keke Tholl, the reigning Big Ten and National Player of the Week at the plate, Nebraska issued an intentional walk. A wild pitch moved the runners up to second and third so the Huskers issued a second intentional walk to load the bases. Kinney then fell behind the next hitter 3-1 before coming back with two straight strikes for an inning-ending strikeout.

In the top of the ninth, Billie Andrews began the inning with a single. Katelyn Caneda then moved Andrews to second base with a sacrifice bunt. But Andrews was left stranded at second base.

In the bottom of the ninth, Kinney won a nine-pitch at bat with a ground out before Costales hit her walk-off homer on a 1-0 pitch.

Nebraska and Michigan continued their series on Saturday at 1 p.m. (Central).

Post-Game Notes

• Nebraska played its eighth extra-inning game of the season, falling to 4-4 in extra innings.
• The Huskers have played five extra-inning games in Big Ten play, posting a 3-2 record in those games.
• Including tonight, in three of Nebraska's four Big Ten losses this season, the game was tied or the Huskers led in the sixth inning or later.
• Samantha Bland's eighth-inning home run was her fifth home run of the season.

Penn State Nittany Lions

General 4/24/2024 10:58:00 AM

Luke Combs’ Growin’ Up and Getting’ Old Tour Heads to Beaver Stadium Saturday

Parking lots open at noon, doors open at 5 p.m. and clear bag policy is in place for the event.

• Lots for the Luke Combs concert will open at noon. Fans will not be permitted to line up on the streets before lots open at noon.
• There is no RV or bus parking. The bus drop off location is at the North Transit Center at the corner of Fox Hollow Road and Park Avenue.
• Fans are encouraged to purchase parking in advance by visiting here . Advanced parking sales will conclude on Friday, April 26 at noon.
• Day of concert parking is available in Lot 26 and Lot 36 (see parking map ). Cost for day of concert parking is $80.
• Parking is also available at the on-campus parking decks (HUB, East, Eisenhower, Nittany, and West) for $40. Eisenhower Deck parking will be cash only and due upon entry, while parking at the East, HUB, Nittany and West decks will be payable by credit card upon exiting at pay-on-foot machines inside each deck.
• Penn State parking permits will only be valid in faculty/staff lots located west of Bigler Road.
• ADA parking is available in Lots 18, 31, 41 and Shields. Fans must display their disabled license plate or handicap placard.
• Rideshare pick up and drop off is located on Hastings Road.
• There is no pre-event one-way traffic pattern, however there will be a one-way traffic pattern in effect post-concert.
• There is no shuttle service inside or outside of the stadium.
• Mobile parking passes are the exclusive delivery method. Printed passes will not be issued.
• Fans are asked to please make sure to download mobile parking passes to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay on your phone before arriving to the parking lots.
• For step-by-step instructions on how to download mobile parking, please visit here .
• Download the Penn State Nittany Lions App: Apple · Android .
• Behavior that interferes with other guests' enjoyment of the event.
• Breaking the ground plane by driving stakes or anchors, digging, trenching, etc.
• Consumption of alcohol in the lots while the event is in progress.
• Distributing handbills or pamphlets; Picketing or political campaigning (Refer to University Policy AD51 ) .
• Infringing on another guest's area while tailgating. This includes throwing of objects, and taking more than one parking space.
• Lining up on the street before the lots open.
• Littering, draining fluids and grease, dumping coals, etc.
• Parking in a space or area designated as no parking or reserved parking.
• Saving parking places.
• Solicitation, promotion, or sales unless authorized by Intercollegiate Athletics prior to event day.
• Advertising banners or displays, balloons, tethered blimps and other oversized inflatables, including tents (unless authorized by Intercollegiate Athletics) .
• Bicycles (except Police and EMS personnel), in-line skates, scooters, skateboards, motorized bikes, motorized coolers, or carts other than those used by disabled patrons Box Trucks, Dump Trucks.
• Drones/UAVs – The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's/Drones) on University Park campus and the surrounding areas. University Policy in conjunction with the 4.5-mile flight radius of the University Park Airport does not allow for the use of these aircrafts.
• Flag poles taller than 20 feet (measured from the ground).
• Fires - Charcoal or wood fires of any type are prohibited.
• Glass bottles or containers in grass parking areas.
• Golf carts and gators (except Stadium Operations personnel).
• Kegs of beer.
• Portable heaters with visible flames, including open flame heaters, fireplaces and fire pits.
• Tow behind box trailers, tow behind grills and smokers, tow behind tailgate bars, concession trailers.
• Vehicles over gross vehicle weight appropriate for the parking area.
• Weapons, fireworks.
• For the safety and enjoyment of our fans, violations of these rules may result in ejection from the lot, loss of parking and/or ticketing privileges.
• Stadium gates will open at 5 p.m. Only gates A, B, E, F, and South Tunnel will be open for fan entry.
• Clubs, Suites, All-Sports Museum and ADA gates will also open at 5 p.m.
• The Beaver Stadium Clear Bag Policy will be enforced for the concert.
• Fans will enter through metal detectors at each gate.
• Please have mobile tickets saved in your wallet for faster entry.
• Stadium suites will close one hour after the concert ends.
• Stadium Reentry: There is NO stadium re-entry.
• Ticket Resolution Booth: Located at Gates A, B and E.
• Field wristband distribution will be at the Bryce Jordan Center Ticket Office from noon-8:30 p.m. on event day.
• Field and GA Pit purchasers will be directed to enter at Gate B.
• Pit Wristbands: Pit wristbands will be available at the Pit entrances on the field. Pit wristbands will also be distributed at the BJC from noon-3 p.m.
• All field and GA Pit purchasers must enter at Gate B. Once field wristband is obtained, queuing line for field access will be located at Beaver Stadium Gate B in the far right lane.
• Field tickets will only be scanned at Gate B.
• The Bootleggers Tailgate will run on Curtin Road from 3-5:30 p.m.
• This is a free event, but please be advised that you must go through metal detectors for access to this area.
• Stadium rules will be enforced.
• This area is not within the Stadium security perimeter and tickets will not be as scanned to enter.
• Parking for baseball, softball and men's and women's lacrosse is available in campus decks.
• Day of Event parking in the decks is $40.
• Fans are encouraged to prepay for event parking at a discounted rate of $5.50 through the ParkMobile app, or by clicking  here . Prepayment is available through 11:59 p.m. the day before each event.
• noon - Women's Lacrosse vs. Ohio State – Big Ten Tournament – Panzer Stadium
• 12:30 p.m. – Baseball vs. Minnesota – Medlar Field
• 1 p.m. – Softball vs. Michigan – Nittany Lion Softball Park
• 3 p.m. – Men's Lacrosse vs. Rutgers – Big Ten Tournament – Panzer Stadium
• Admission for all events is free.
• Behavior that interferes with other guests' ability to enjoy the event, including threatening and abusive language, fighting, kicking, wrestling, etc.
• Consuming or possessing alcohol or other controlled substances not in authorized areas
• Propelling objects in any manner
• Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping including tobacco products of any kind
• Standing or sitting in aisles, ramps, portals and walkways
• Failure to follow instructions of Penn State Event Staff may lead to ejection and/or loss of ticket privileges.
• Alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs of any type not in authorized areas
• Bags including diaper bags, purses and string bags that are not clear and do not meet stadium policy
• Banners/Signs/Posters(except in the designated area–south end zone row one)
• Bicycles (except for Police and EMS personnel)
• Cameras larger than 8.5"x11"x11"
• Containers, including cans/bottles/coolers/flasks
• Knives or razor blades of any size, including folding blades or Swiss army
• NFL clear bags (NFL clear bags are larger and have depth)
• Noisemakers (whistles, sirens, etc.)
• Objects that may become projectiles
• Objects that obstruct the view of other fans
• Pets (except registered service animals to assist disabled guests) - Advanced notification is requested
• Poles, sticks, selfie sticks (except canes to assist disabled guests)
• Stadium chairs (chairs with backs) except those without pockets that can be rolled up
• Weapons, fireworks, laser pointers
• Wristlets larger than 4"x6"x1" (wristlets larger are not permitted inside a clear bag)
• All items brought into the stadium are subject to inspection. There are no provisions for storing/ checking prohibited items at the gates or on-site. Items left unattended at the entry gates will be discarded and are unrecoverable. Log on to GoPSUsports website for the "why" behind the policies.

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University of Michigan Athletics

Wilpon baseball and softball complex: ray fisher stadium.

CAPACITY: 18,000 (1930-47); 3,000 (1948-85); 4,000 (1986-present) CONSTRUCTED: 1921-23 RENOVATED: 1948, 1965, 1967, 1973, 1983, 1991, 2002, 2008, 2014 NAME CHANGES: Ferry Field (1923-67) Ray Fisher Stadium (1967-present) Wilpon Baseball and Softball Complex (2007-present) FIRST GAME: April 21, 1923    U-M 3, Ohio State 2 (5 innings due to rain)    Western Michigan 5, U-M 0

The 2008 campaign marked the inaugural season for the University of Michigan baseball program's new, modern home: the Wilpon Baseball and Softball Complex, home to historic Ray Fisher Stadium.

Baseball at the University of Michigan has been played on its current site since 1923. In 1967 the stadium was dedicated to Ray Fisher, head coach of the Wolverine baseball team from 1921-58, and a $9 million renovation to the stadium, thanks in large part to Fred and Judy Wilpon, was completed in 2008. Prior to the 2015 season, the playing surface was covered with FieldTurf™ for year-round play, and the latest round of enhancements also featured a new video board, bullpens and increased space in the dugouts.

The architecture includes brick and stone, consistent with that of the central athletic campus. The stands are barrier-free and include 2,500 seats, of which 1,700 have seatbacks. A three-story addition includes administrative offices, a state-of-the-art press box, improved public restrooms, concession areas and a ticket office.

Adjacent to the stadium is a 1,600-square foot locker room that features 30-inch lockers, five television screens, a lounge area, a training room and a nutrition lounge. The locker room connects directly to the 5,750-square-foot indoor hitting facility that includes retractable doors for ventilation during the summer months and is heated for year-round use. The hitting facility includes two dirt mounds, pitching machines, three indoor batting cages and a state-of-the-art video hitting system. Along the leftfield line are three outdoor hitting cages, in addition to four down the rightfield line.

In addition to hosting Michigan's regular-season games, Fisher Stadium has also been the site of several Big Ten Conference Baseball Tournaments.

After moving from Regents Field in the early 1900s, the Michigan baseball team played on the site where Yost Ice Arena currently stands. During this time, the layout of the stadium was changed many times to adjust to the wooden stands that were brought over from Ferry Field. When construction of Yost Fieldhouse began in 1921, the baseball stadium was moved 150 feet west, replacing locker and shower facilities that had stood there since 1912.

Completed in 1923 under the Ferry Field name, the grandstands were originally constructed in 1948. Renovations in 1973 included steel stands that replaced wooden ones, and in 1983 new wooden bleachers were installed.

The ballpark was enclosed in 1967 when then head coach Moby Benedict installed the fence with the dimensions including 330 down the lines, 375 in the gaps and 400 to dead center. The fencing lasted 30 years before being replaced prior to the 1997 season. The Wolverines' old locker room was added under the stadium in 1965, and the coaching staff moved into offices in the stadium in the fall of 1991, which were then renovated in 2002.

Fisher led his teams to a 636-295-8 record, 15 Big Ten Conference titles and U-M's first College World Series title in 1953.

Address and Directions

Fisher Stadium 1114 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Google Directions/Map

From Detroit Metro Airport and points east: Take I-94 west to State Street (exit 177). Turn right. Travel north approximately 2 1/4 miles through two stoplights. Turn left just past Yost Ice Arena into parking lot. Ray Fisher Stadium is located to the west of Yost Ice Arena and south of the Ferry Field track.

From Chicago and points west: Take I-94 east to State Street (exit 177). Turn left. Travel north approximately 2 1/4 miles through three stoplights. Turn left just past Yost Ice Arena into parking lot. Ray Fisher Stadium is located to the west of Yost Ice Arena and south of the Ferry Field track.

From Toledo and points south: Take U.S. 23 north to I-94 west. Follow directions from Detroit Metro Airport.

From Flint and points north: Take U.S. 23 south to I-94 west. Follow directions from Detroit Metro Airport.

University of Texas Athletics

Kickoff time announced for Football at Michigan

The Longhorns and Wolverines game on Saturday, Sept. 7 in Ann Arbor, Mich. will kick off at 11 a.m. CT on FOX.

AUSTIN, Texas – Kickoff time for Texas Football's Sept. 7 game at defending national champion Michigan has been set for 11 a.m. CT. The game will air on FOX with the network also broadcasting its two-hour Big Noon Kickoff pregame show live from Ann Arbor, Mich.

The match-up brings together two of the winningest programs in NCAA history with Michigan ranking first in all-time wins with 1,004, while Texas is fourth with 948.

The lone previous meeting between the two schools came in the 2005 Rose Bowl following the 2004 season. The two storied programs created a classic as Texas prevailed, 38-37, on Dusty Mangum's 37-yard field goal as time expired. Vince Young accounted for 372 yards and five TDs, including 192 yards and four TDs on the ground, as the Longhorns won in their first BCS Bowl appearance to cap an 11-1 season.

2024 Texas Football Schedule (Home games in bold caps; neutral-site contests in italics) Aug. 31 – COLORADO STATE Sept. 7 – at Michigan (11 a.m. CT, FOX) Sept. 14 – UTSA Sept. 21 – ULM Sept. 28 – MISSISSIPPI STATE* Oct. 12 – vs. Oklahoma* (Cotton Bowl – Dallas) Oct. 19 – GEORGIA* Oct. 26 – at Vanderbilt* Nov. 9 – FLORIDA* Nov. 16 – at Arkansas* Nov. 23 – KENTUCKY* Nov. 30 – at Texas A&M* -- *Southeastern Conference game -- All games are subject to change.

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