Michigan Spring Game 2026: Your Complete Visitor's Guide to Ann Arbor
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The Big House comes alive again on Saturday, April 18, 2026, and this one feels different. It’s not just the annual Maize vs. Blue Spring Game — it’s the first public look at Michigan football under new head coach Kyle Whittingham, and fans across the state are already circling the date.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | Kickoff: 2:00 PM | Venue: Michigan Stadium (the Big House), 1201 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 | Admission is completely free — no tickets required, no reserved seating. Just show up, find a spot, and enjoy.
Getting There
From Detroit (approx. 45 miles): Take I-94 West to Ann Arbor-Saline Road (Exit 175). Turn right and follow Ann Arbor-Saline Road as it becomes Main Street heading north. Michigan Stadium is approximately 1.5 miles up on the northeast corner of Main Street and Stadium Boulevard.
Parking: Pioneer High School ($30), University Lots (free but fill fast), and City of Ann Arbor parking structures. On-street parking restrictions run 8 AM to midnight.
The AAATA runs its FootballRide shuttle service coNo bags permitted (Michigan Stadium bag policy) | Concessions are cashless | Cell service is limited near the stadium — download any digital tickets in advance | Arrive by noon for easy parking
Go Blue.nnecting Michigan Stadium with downtown Ann Arbor. Shuttles run every 20 minutes starting two hours before game time.
Where to Eat & Drink
Zingerman’s Deli — legendary, the Reuben aloneto Stay
& Reminders
is worth the drive Frita Batidos — Cuban-inspired street food, the fritatón is outstanding Jolly Pumpkin — excellent craft beers and wood-fired pizza on Main Street Big City Small World Bakery — beloved local bakery with incredible baked goods and coffee Speido — a standout spot run by a passionate local owner Vault of Midnight — iconic comic and pop culture shop on East Liberty Street Kerrytown Farmers Market — start your Saturday morning here