Michigan
Maize vs. Blue Spring Game
Fans Guide to 2026 Spring Football Game Presented by Original Roofing
4/17/2026 2:54:00 PM | Football
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan football program will hold an open spring practice for fans on Saturday, April, 18 at Michigan Stadium. The Maize and Blue scrimmage, presented by Original Roofing Company, is free and open to the public, with the Wolverines taking the field around 2 p.m. to begin warm-ups and drills before the scrimmage. Select gates to Michigan Stadium will open at 1 p.m.
Gates 2, 4, 8 and 10 will be open for fans to enter the Big House, with Gates 3 and 9 available for patrons needing entry with medical bags and/or for childcare needs. 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.
Big Ten Network will televise the practice and scrimmage on its digital platform at 2 p.m. The LEARFIELD Michigan Sports Network will air on WCSX Radio (94.7 FM in Detroit).
Following is game day information regarding the spring football game:
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 9 a.m. [ Michigan Athletics Parking Map ]
ADA Parking
A limited number of spots for guests with a disability will be available (free of charge) in Lot SC-6. [ Michigan Athletics Parking Map ]
Parking at Pioneer High School
The school district will be charging $36 for parking only; no tailgating, no RVs are permitted in the lots. Fans can reserve a parking spot at MichiganGamedayParking.com.
Restrooms
All restrooms will be open and accessible to the public.
Concessions
Sodexo will have eight permanent and eight portable concession stands available around 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.
LEARFIELD Michigan Sports Network
The LEARFIELD Michigan Sports Network will broadcast the spring game live on WCSX Radio (94.7 FM in Detroit) starting at 2 p.m. Doug Karsch (play-by-play) and Jon Jansen (color analyst) will call the action from the press box at Michigan Stadium. Audio coverage is also available on MGoBlue.com, the Michigan Athletics App, and the Varsity Network App.
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 social and digital channels.
