Michigan Softball Information Guide
Parking
Free parking is available in several lots near the Wilpon Complex, home of Alumni Field. The primary parking lots for softball are the Athletic Department Lot, accessible from State and Hoover streets, and SC-7, the Lower Crisler Blue Lot, accessible from Stadium Blvd. and Greene Street. The Athletic lot provides the best access to the softball stadium's main entrance, where the player pass list and will call window are located. From the Crisler lot, there is a path that leads to the entrance behind the main grandstand. A golf cart shuttle will be provided from SC-7 to the ticket booth. Parking is also available in the Glick lot. See below.
• Athletic Dept. Lot -- Access from State and Hoover Streets
• SC-7 Lower Crisler Blue Lot* -- Access from Stadium Blvd and Greene St.
• Glick Lot -- Access from State Street-south of Glick Field House
* Suspension of the university parking permit restriction for this lot will begin 2 hours prior to game time for all weekday games. No permit is required on Saturday and Sunday for this lot-open parking.
Parking for Guests with Mobility Impairments
Parking for guests with a disability or mobility issue is located on the 3rd base side of Alumni Field and on the west side of the Indoor Training Center. Access to this area is at the NW corner of the Indoor Track. Only persons with a State Issued Disability Placard will be allowed to access this area. Parking is very limited. A golf cart shuttle will be provided for guests with a disability from this parking area to the softball stadium.
Miscellaneous
The University of Michigan will not be responsible for loss or damage to vehicles parked for softball or their contents. Patrons are reminded that normal parking restrictions apply on game day. Vehicles parked in fire lanes, at the end of aisles, and in any other illegal location will be ticketed and/or towed. If you are unable to find a legal parking space, please see a parking attendant for assistance. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Spaces may not be reserved for later arriving vehicles unless authorized by the U-M Athletic Department.
Michigan Softball Entrances/Ticket Booth Locations
• Main Entrance -- Between Indoor Track/Baseball Right Field
» Ticket Sales, Player Pass List, Recruit Will Call, General Will Call
• SC-7 Entrance -- Access from SC-7 (Blue Lot) near Softball Building
» Ticket Sales Only, Escort to Will Call. (A golf cart shuttle will be provided from SC-7 to ticket booth)
• Oosterbaan East Entrance -- Near Schembechler Hall and Oosterbaan Field House
» Entrance Only - NO TICKET SALES
» Escort to Will Call/Ticket Sales
Ticket Information
Alumni Field gates will be open 1 hour prior to first pitch. Tickets can be purchased at the main box office located near the scoreboard or at the SC-7 ticket booth. Tickets cannot be refunded or replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed. Children under five enter free of charge.
The Michigan Athletics ticket office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday located at 1000 South State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109. To get up-to-date ticket offerings please e-mail mtickets@umich.edu, or call (734) 764-0247 or (866) 296-MTIX.
Prohibited Items
The University of Michigan Regents Ordinance prohibits the possession and/or consumption of alcohol in any University parking lot or structure. To ensure a safe and comfortable environment at Wilpon Softball Complex-Alumni Field, the following items are prohibited from being brought into the complex for intercollegiate athletic contests:
- Containers of any kind (including coolers, thermoses, cups, bottles, cans, flasks)
- Outside food or beverage
- Dogs and other pets (service animals for disabled are allowed)
- Weapons
- Alcoholic beverages
- Still cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches
- Apparel or signage displaying profane or abusive language
- Any projectile or object that could cause injury if thrown onto the playing field or the seating areas
- Unauthorized vehicles
- Irritants (i.e. noisemakers, airhorns, etc.)
- Aerosol and spray cans
- Seat cushions with seat backs, arm rests or attachments of any kind
Accessible Entrance
All entrances to Alumni Field are ADA accessible. There are ADA accessible seats located behind home plate from the home team dugout to the visiting team dugout and in the outfield grandstands.
Baby Changing Areas
Changing tables are located in the Family and Women's restrooms at Alumni Field.
Cameras and Video Equipment
Single-frame flash photography is allowed. No lens larger than 6-inches in length are allowed. All forms of video and motion picture cameras are strictly prohibited. Guests are also forbidden to use lighting or camera support pods at Alumni Field.
Concessions: Cashless and Contactless
Full service concession stands are available on the Plaza behind the main grandstand. All transactions at concession stands at Alumni Field will be cashless and contactless in an effort to contribute to a safer game day environment and improve the fan experience by increasing the speed of service and decreasing wait times. Purchases can be made with debit or credit cards or mobile payment services such as Google Pay and Apple Pay. Cash will not be accepted at any food and beverage locations at Alumni Field.
Exit/Re-Entry
Guests wishing to exit and re-enter the Alumni Field Complex are asked to see the nearest Event Team Member upon exiting the gates. Re-admittance to Alumni Field will be allowed on a case-by-case basis.
Family Restroom
There is a family restroom located on Plaza behind the main grandstand.
Fan Conduct
Michigan Athletics is committed to providing a fun, respectful, and inclusive environment for all fans, student-athletes, faculty, and staff. Participants and guests should not be subjected to harassment or intimidation or any other kind of disruptive behavior while attending Michigan Athletic Department events. Any fan who engages in disruptive behaviors -- including but not limited to appearing inebriated; entering the field of play or throwing objects in the stands or onto the field; harassing or intimidating others; or directing profane, insulting, abusive or highly critical language at another person (such as racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic or demeaning slurs) -- will be removed from the event and may face arrest and prosecution in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
A fan's season tickets may be subject to termination if their behavior or that of the person(s) holding their ticket(s) is found to violate this code of conduct. Any fan behavior that directly or indirectly interferes with the enjoyment of the game by others or conduct of the event will be promptly addressed and may result in revocation of the ticket license and removal from the venue.
If someone is interfering with your enjoyment of the game or event, please contact an Event Team Member for assistance.
First Aid
Should you require medical assistance, please see an Alumni Field Event Team Member.
Restrooms
There are restrooms located on the Plaza behind the main grandstand.
Thank you for your continued support of Michigan Softball.
