Michigan Stadium

Also known as: The Big House

Michigan Stadium is an athletic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 1201 MAIN ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Medical campus. The building has 4 floors. The building features wheelchair accessibility. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Michigan Stadium is approximately 19 minutes walking southwest.

Classification: Intercollegiate Athletics Bldg.

Official website: Michigan Stadium

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1927 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Bernard L. Green / Osborn Engineering
• Style: Reinforced concrete bowl
• Named for: Not named for a person; built at the urging of Athletic Director Fielding H. Yost; nicknamed "The Big House" (popularized by broadcaster Keith Jackson)
• Notable: Largest stadium in the US (107,601 capacity); "The Big House"; record 115,109 in 2013; $226M renovation 2010
• Primary use: Football, commencement ceremonies
• Did you know: Largest stadium in the US (107,601 capacity). LBJ gave his "Great Society" speech here in 1964. NHL Winter Classic drew 105,491 in 2014. Jesse Owens set 3 world records and tied a 4th in 45 minutes at adjacent Ferry Field in 1935. Zach Bryan set the US concert attendance record (112,408) in 2025, the first concert ever held at the Big House.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair: yes

Nearby Buildings

• Junge Champions Center 446 ft (136 m)
• Crisler Arena 616 ft (188 m)
• Institute of Continuing Legal Education 0.19 mi (0.3 km)
• Transportation Services Building 0.21 mi (0.3 km)
• Administrative Services Building 0.22 mi (0.3 km)

Other Athletic Buildings

• Oosterbaan Field House
• Crisler Arena
• Cliff Keen Arena
• Coliseum
• Donald B. Canham Natatorium

Part of: Game Day

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michigan Stadium located?

Michigan Stadium is located at 1201 MAIN ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.265879070895515, -83.7486889514925.

Is Michigan Stadium wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Wheelchair accessible: yes.

How many floors does Michigan Stadium have?

Michigan Stadium has 4 floors.

How do I find Michigan Stadium on the University of Michigan campus?

Michigan Stadium is located on Medical Campus at 1201 MAIN ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 19 minutes walking southwest.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/michigan-stadium