Michigan Spring Game: What You Need To Know

The University of Michigan football program is set to hold its annual open spring practice for fans on April 1 at Michigan Stadium. Here's everything fans need to know before attending:

A week from tomorrow we'll be back in the Big House for our Spring Game!

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— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) March 24, 2023

The Maize and Blue scrimmage is free and open to the public, with the Wolverines taking the field around 3:00 p.m. to begin warm-ups and drills before the scrimmage. Select gates to Michigan Stadium will open at 2:00 p.m.

Gates 1, 2 and 10 on the east side will be open for fans to enter the Big House, with seating restricted to Sections 1-9 and Sections 37-44.

There will not be any seating available on the west side or in the end zones due to the on-going scoreboard construction.

Big Ten Network will televise the practice and scrimmage on its digital platform starting at 3 p.m. The LEARFIELD Michigan Sports Network will air on WWJ Radio (950 AM in Detroit) starting at 2:45 p.m.

The scrimmage is one of the 15 allowed under NCAA rules. It is subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather conditions before or during the session. The typical prohibited items list will be strictly enforced, with no bags allowed into the stadium for the practice. All attendees and items are subject to search.

Parking:

The lots surrounding Michigan Stadium that are owned and operated by the University of Michigan will be free and open to the public starting at 10 a.m.

ADA Parking:

A limited number of spots for guests with a disability will be available (free of charge) in Lot SC-6.

Parking at Pioneer High School:

The school district will be charging $34 for parking only; no tailgating, no RVs are permitted in the lots. Fans can reserve a parking spot at

MichiganGamedayParking.com

Restrooms and Concessions:

All east side restrooms will be open and accessible by the public. Centerplate will have eight (8) permanent and eight (8) portable concession stands available on the east side of the stadium.

M-Den Stores:

The official provider of Michigan Athletic apparel, M-Den, will have stores located inside Michigan Stadium open for fans to purchase merchandise. The stores will be located on the north end of the stadium and in Crisler Center by the Gate 2 entrance. In addition, M-Den will have its large tent on the corner of Stadium Boulevard and Main Street open before the game.

Pep Rally:

Michigan will be holding a pep rally at Crisler Center prior to the start of the spring game. Tickets are required for entry and can be purchased

here

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Event Date and Time:

April 1, 2023 at approximately 12:00 PM- 3:00 PM

Event Location:

Crisler Center- Enter through SW Gate Into Crisler Center which is the entrance located closest to Gate 2 of Michigan Stadium.

Admission grants ONE (1) Person Entry Per Admission Ticket Purchased. Kids 12 & Under Are Free With Paid Adult Admission

Appearances by Coach Jim Harbaugh and the University of Michigan Football Team

180 Student-Athletes Across TEN (10) U-M Athletic Teams

Special Chalk Talk with Jon Jansen and Jake Butt

Autographs from Select U-M Student Athletes, Face Painting, Tailgate Games, and Photobooth Experience

Your M Den Order Confirmation Serves As Your Proof of Admission Purchase. You Will Be Required To Show Your Confirmation Either Digitally Or Printed. Once Verified You Will Receive A Wristband for Entry To The Event

Admission Profits Result In Direct Compensation To All Members Present At The Event

ALL ADMISSION SALES ARE FINAL

Weather Forecast: High of 50 degrees, cloudy with occasional rain showers early. Temps falling to near 35 degrees later in the day with winds at 15 to 25 mph (occasional gusts over 40 mph).