Welcome to Ann Arbor, Trojans! 

September 21, 2024 - 3:30pm kickoff

Ann Arbor welcomes USC fans for their inaugural Big Ten match-up, bringing together the two teams after more than 15 years. Here's everything USC visitors need to know for an enjoyable game day and weekend visit. 

Ann Arbor is many things, including a bustling university town, culinary hotspot, and a tech hub with a walkable downtown that includes world-class arts and culture. Located in southeast Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor lies at the center of a greater collection of communities in Washtenaw County. 

The BIG House

Michigan Stadium, affectionately known as "The Big House" by University of Michigan students, alumni, and fans across the world, is the largest stadium in the United States. The Big House, boasts a seating capacity of 107,601, but it has hosted crowds in excess of 115,000.

Gates to Michigan Stadium open two hours prior to kick-off. It is important to know what items you can and cannot bring inside of Michigan Stadium. Of particular note, bags (including purses, clear bags, fanny packs, crossbody bags, etc.) of any size are not allowed, and fans are encouraged to bring ONLY necessary items to football games at Michigan Stadium. All subjects and items are subject to search.

Ticketing help and visiting team will call is located inside Crisler Center, with access at the Northeast entry. The Crisler Center is located directly east of The Stadium on Stadium Blvd.

Tailgating

Photos for U-M Tailgating

Tailgating is one of the best parts of football season! Take part in the tailgating experience before, during, or after the game. Make sure to get there early for the best spots. Some great places to tailgate:

Vehicles and RVs should vacate all lots within two hours after the game or vehicles will be towed.  

Transportation

Nearest Airport

Ann Arbor is only a 25 minute drive from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). There are many affordable options to get from DTW to Ann Arbor for the game. Learn more about getting here and getting around.

Detroit Metro Airport interior

FootballRide

Park your car near one of the 5 boarding locations and hop on climate-controlled TheRide's shuttle bus. After the game, FootballRide takes you back to your boarding location.

FootballRide logo

Parking

Parking and Tailgating at U-M football game

There are many parking options within walking distance to the stadium. View parking information for game days from the University of Michigan. 

Some favorite parking locations for visitors include:

Consuming Safely

Downtown Social District

Within the Main Street Ann Arbor Social District, patrons of participating restaurants, pubs and breweries may carry an open alcoholic beverage in a designated container. Find participating locations.

Ann Arbor Main Street Social District

Consuming Recreational Cannabis

Possession and use of cannabis by people 21 and older is legal in the state of Michigan. We have put together a comprehensive guide for consuming cannabis safely in the Ann Arbor area.

Jar of cannabis

Health and Safety

U-M Hospital: Michigan Medicine

Michigan Medicine is a Level One trauma center for adults and children, ranked as having the highest level of care available for emergency health care. The facilities are equipped to handle all urgent and emergency problems.

U-M Hospital

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