How to Plan a Michigan Football Weekend in Ann Arbor
Alex DeCamp • April 3, 2026
Arrive Friday. Parking fills up Saturday. Pioneer High School lot at 601 W. Stadium Blvd costs about $30. Downtown garages run $20-30. AAATA FootballRide shuttle from Blake Transit Center. Or walk from Stadium Suites, half a mile away.
Tailgating starts 3-4 hours before kickoff. Where to eat: Zingerman’s Deli, Frita Batidos, Jolly Pumpkin, Spiedo, Big City Small World Bakery. Kerrytown Market District is worth a morning visit.
After the game, walk back in 15 minutes while everyone else sits in traffic for an hour. 2026 highlights: Oklahoma Sep 12, Penn State Oct 17, Michigan State Nov 7. Book early at stadiumsuitesmi.com or call 734-821-6999.
Stadium Suites offers spacious townhome rentals for groups up to 12. Enjoy private rooms, a full kitchen, & self check-in near Michigan Stadium.
Visiting a loved one at University of Michigan Health? Find comfortable, private lodging with a kitchen, quiet rooms, and flexible self check-in near campus.
Where to stay near Michigan Stadium in 2026: townhomes a half-mile walk from the Big House, with private rooms, a full kitchen, and room for your group.