Michigan
Spring Game
Fans Guide to 2019 Spring Football Game Presented by PNC Bank
4/8/2019 11:04:00 AM | Football
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The 2019 University of Michigan football team will hold its annual Spring Game presented by PNC Bank on Saturday (April 13) at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines will conduct individual and team drills with a controlled scrimmage during a portion of practice.
The spring football practice is free and open to the public, with the Wolverines taking the field at 5 p.m. to begin warmups and drills. The gates to Michigan Stadium will open at 4 p.m.
The typical prohibited items list will be strictly enforced, with no bags allowed in the stadium for the spring football game. All attendees and items are subject to search. In addition, there will be a bag check starting at 4 p.m. on the south concourse of Crisler Center.
This practice is one of the 15 allowed under NCAA rules to each program across the country. It is subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather conditions before or during the session.
Locally, coverage of the practice will air on WWJ Radio (950 AM in Detroit) starting at 4:45 p.m. The radio broadcast will also be streamed on MGoBlue.com.
Following is a list of game day information regarding the spring football game:
BTN Coverage
A live stream of the Michigan football spring game presented by PNC Bank will be available on BTN2Go (sign in with cable provider information) starting at 5 p.m. Additionally, BTN will debut a behind-the-scenes look at Michigan's 2019 spring practice season on Sunday, May 19. Airing at 8 p.m. ET, "Spring Football All-Access: Michigan" will follow the Wolverines throughout camp, including the team's upcoming trip to South Africa.
Parking
The parking lots surrounding Michigan Stadium that are owned and operated by the University of Michigan will be free and open to the public starting at noon.
Pioneer High School: The school district will be charging $30 for cars. The Pioneer lot will also open at noon.
ADA Parking
A limited number of parking spots for guests with a disability will be available (free of charge) in Lot SC-6 directly east of Crisler Center.
Restrooms and Concessions
All restrooms except a few on the upper concourses will be open, and various concession stands around the concourse will be available for fans.
M Den Stores
M Den, the official provider of Michigan Athletic apparel, will have stores located inside Michigan Stadium open for fans to purchase official merchandise. The stores are located in the north end zone, the south end zone inside Gate 4, and the southeast corner of the stadium (store located inside Crisler Center).
Michigan IMG Sports Network Radio Broadcast
The Michigan IMG Sports Network will broadcast the spring practice live on WWJ Radio (950 AM in Detroit) starting at 4:45 p.m. Jim Brandstatter (play-by-play) and Dan Dierdorf (color commentary) will call the action from the press box with Doug Karsch and Jon Jansen providing interviews and updates from the field.
Highlights and Interviews
The athletic department will provide complete coverage and interviews with members of the football program following the spring game on MGoBlue.com and the football program's social media platforms.
Sporting Events on the Ross Athletic Campus
In addition to football, the Michigan Athletic Department will have three sporting events on the Stephen M. Ross Athletic Campus on Saturday. The men's tennis team will host Minnesota at the Varsity Tennis Center starting at noon. The lacrosse programs will play a doubleheader at U-M Lacrosse Stadium, with the men's squad playing Penn State at noon and the women's team hosting Rutgers at 3 p.m.
Annual Spring Golf Course Sale
Stop by the University of Michigan Golf Course before the Spring Game for its annual spring sale to take advantage of discounts and new items at the Petrovich Grill.
