Fan Stay
Graduate Ann Arbor
Boutique hotel in downtown Ann Arbor celebrating Michigan's football tradition and academic heritage. Walking distance to The Big House and the vibrant Main Street dining scene.
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Michigan Stadium (The Big House)
Ann Arbor, MI · Capacity: 107,601
About Michigan Stadium (The Big House)
The largest stadium in the Western Hemisphere with a capacity of 107,601. Home of the Michigan Wolverines since 1927, The Big House is an absolute bucket-list venue for any college football fan. The 'Go Blue' tradition runs deep.
- Opened: 1927
- Capacity: 107,601
- Architect: Osborn Engineering
- Operator: University of Michigan
- Home teams: Michigan Wolverines football, Michigan Wolverines
- Owner: University of Michigan
- Official site: mgoblue.com/sports/2017/6/16/facilities-michigan-stadium-html.aspx
Fan Guide · Michigan Wolverines
The Big House: 107,000 strong in Ann Arbor
Michigan Stadium isn't nicknamed “The Big House” for nothing — at a listed 107,601 it's the largest stadium in the United States, and on a fall Saturday it fills with maize-and-blue for Michigan Wolverines football. Built in 1927 and dug deep into the ground, it hides its scale until you walk in and the bowl drops away beneath you.
Ann Arbor is the quintessential American college town — a walkable downtown of bookstores, bars and coffee houses that empties toward the stadium on game day, the band marching down to “The Victors.” It's 45 minutes from Detroit but a world of its own.
Below are the Ann Arbor stays, restaurants and bars fans use to build a Big House game-day weekend.
Fan tip: Marquee games sell out the whole town — book Ann Arbor lodging months ahead, or base in Detroit and drive in early.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Michigan Stadium (The Big House)
All Ann Arbor hotspots →Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Michigan Stadium (The Big House) in Ann Arbor — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
Where to Stay
Bars & Pubs
Ashley's
Ann Arbor's legendary beer bar with 70+ draft lines and hundreds of bottles. A go-to postgame destination for Michigan fans who appreciate craft beer.
The Brown Jug
Named after the famous Little Brown Jug rivalry trophy, this campus sports bar is the quintessential Michigan pregame spot. Cheap pitchers and wall-to-wall maize and blue on football Saturdays.
Restaurants
Fan Eats
Frita Batidos
James Beard-nominated restaurant serving Cuban-inspired street food burgers and tropical shakes. A culinary gem that elevates Ann Arbor's already excellent food scene.
Fan Eats
Zingerman's Delicatessen
One of America's most famous delis and a must-visit Ann Arbor institution since 1982. Presidents, celebrities, and Wolverine fans all line up for the legendary sandwiches. An absolute gameday tradition.
Things to Do
Attraction
The Big House Tour & Experience
Tour the largest stadium in the Western Hemisphere — 107,601 capacity Michigan Stadium. Walking through the tunnel onto the field where legends played is a bucket-list sports moment.
Things to Do
Main Street Ann Arbor Walk
Ann Arbor's charming Main Street with independent bookshops, restaurants, and boutiques. The walkable downtown is one of America's best college town experiences beyond the stadium.
Attraction
Michigan Stadium (The Big House) Tour
Tour the largest stadium in the Western Hemisphere — Michigan Stadium, known as The Big House, which holds 107,601 fans on game day in Ann Arbor. The experience covers the tunnel where players touch the iconic 'Go Blue' banner, the field, and the press box overlooking the maize-and-blue sea that has witnessed over a century of Wolverines football.
Attraction
Michigan Theater
Stunning 1928 movie palace with a Barton organ, hosting films, concerts, and special events. One of the most beautiful theaters in the Midwest and a cultural centerpiece of Ann Arbor.
Attraction
University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)
Free world-class art museum with 20,000+ works spanning ancient to contemporary, housed in a striking building on U-M's central campus.
Plan Your Trip to Michigan Stadium (The Big House)
Michigan Stadium (The Big House) in Ann Arbor is tracked across 0 events and seats 107,601 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
- Anchor Event: Use the event cards below to select your next anchor date.
- Post-Event Path: Continue into Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor hotspots for food, bars, and stay options.
Sources & References
Structured facts on this page (capacity, opening year, architect, ownership) are compiled from public reference databases and verified against venue coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan Stadium (The Big House)
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Michigan Stadium (The Big House) has a capacity of 107,601 people.
Michigan Stadium (The Big House) opened in 1927. It was designed by Osborn Engineering.
Michigan Wolverines football, Michigan Wolverines play home games at Michigan Stadium (The Big House) in Ann Arbor.
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