Michigan Stadium Seating Chart
Michigan Stadium, known as the Big House, is the home of University of Michigan football at 1201 S. Main Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It hosted its first game on October 1, 1927, as a 44-section, 72-row bowl, and nearly three-quarters of it was built below ground level. Its official capacity is 107,601, and the university called it college football's largest venue when it set that figure in 2015. The record crowd is 115,109, for Michigan's 41-30 win over Notre Dame on September 7, 2013.
Quick answer
Michigan Stadium's official capacity is 107,601, set in 2015 when seats were removed to widen aisles, add hand rails and allow non-football setups. The university called it college football's largest venue at the time, and the record crowd is 115,109.
- Sections 1 to 44 run all the way around the bowl.
- Rows A to 30 are the lower tier, and rows reach at least 97.
- The Michigan sideline is on the west side, with section 23 at the 50.
- All bags are banned, including clear bags, except one approved medical or childcare bag.
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Sections at Michigan Stadium
Michigan Stadium is one big bowl. Sections 1 to 44 run all the way around it, and rows climb from A at the field to at least row 97. The layout below is read from Michigan's official 2026 seating map and stadium guides.
- Sections 1 to 44 — numbered all the way around the bowl
- Michigan sideline — the west side, roughly sections 19 to 27 on the 2026 map
- Opponent sideline — the east side, roughly sections 41 to 5
- Student seating — sections 26 to 33 and parts of 25 and 34 on the 2026 map
- Jack Roth Stadium Club — over 3,000 club seats on two levels of the east side
- Suites and West Side Chairbacks — suites in the east and west towers, 700 chairbacks behind the Michigan sideline
Best seats at Michigan Stadium
Michigan doesn't publish a best-seats list, but its 2026 price map sorts every seat into tiers. The Michigan sideline is on the west side, with section 23 at the 50-yard line. The highest-priced regular tier there, Victors West, covers section 23 and the inner parts of 22 and 24. Rows A to 30 are the lower tier, 31 to 60 the middle and 61 and up the upper. The football tunnel is on the east side, near Gate 1.
Tips before you go
All bags, including clear bags, purses and fanny packs, are banned, except one medical or childcare bag after inspection. Those go through Gate 3, which closes after the first quarter, or Gate 9 West. Public gates open two hours before kickoff, and re-entry generally isn't allowed. Concessions are cashless. Tailgating gear must stay behind your car in your own space, and charcoal and wood grills are banned. The FootballRide shuttle runs about every 20 minutes from two hours before kickoff, and the last shuttles leave 30 minutes before kickoff.
How to read the Michigan Stadium seating chart
Your ticket gives a section, a row and a seat. Sections count around the bowl rather than by side. On the 2026 map the opponent sideline is roughly 41 to 5 and the south end zone 6 to 18. The Michigan sideline is roughly 19 to 27 and the north end zone roughly 28 to 40.
Rows A to 30 are the lower tier, 31 to 60 the middle tier and 61 and up the upper tier. Accessible seats sit as high as row 97 on the west concourse. We found no official seat-by-seat chart, so the number of seats in a row isn't listed.
Public gates are 1, 2, 4, 7, 8 and 10, and students use Gate 8 or 10. Public accessible entrances include Gates 2, 4 and 8, and the stadium has 14 elevators. Single-game accessible parking in the Green Lot is first come, first served with a state disability placard.
Building a seating chart for an event at Michigan Stadium
Michigan's suites seat 12 in theater-style seats plus 4 barstools, with up to 4 extra standing tickets. The Jack Roth Stadium Club holds more than 3,000 club seats on the east side. For a team banquet or tailgate dinner with assigned seats, plan the tables in the maker and print the chart for your hosts.
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Build a seating chart for your Michigan Stadium event — banquet rounds for the dinner, rows for the program, head tables wherever the format calls for them. The maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF you can hand the Ann Arbor venue's event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of Michigan Stadium?
- Michigan Stadium's official capacity is 107,601, set in 2015 when seats were removed to widen aisles, add hand rails and allow non-football setups. The university called it college football's largest venue at the time, and the record crowd is 115,109.
- What are the best seats at Michigan Stadium?
- Michigan doesn't publish a best-seats list, but its 2026 price map sorts every seat into tiers. The Michigan sideline is on the west side, with section 23 at the 50-yard line. The highest-priced regular tier there, Victors West, covers section 23 and the inner parts of 22 and 24. Rows A to 30 are the lower tier, 31 to 60 the middle and 61 and up the upper. The football tunnel is on the east side, near Gate 1.
- What sections does Michigan Stadium have?
- Main sections include: Sections 1 to 44 — numbered all the way around the bowl; Michigan sideline — the west side, roughly sections 19 to 27 on the 2026 map; Opponent sideline — the east side, roughly sections 41 to 5. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Michigan Stadium located?
- Michigan Stadium is at 1201 S. Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Game-day parking includes the University of Michigan Golf Course, Pioneer High School and the Maize Lot, and only cars, not RVs or trailers, can park on the golf course.
- How do I plan a private event at Michigan Stadium?
- Ask Michigan Athletics' premium seating team about suites and the stadium club. Once it's booked, lay out the Michigan Stadium guest list in our free seating planner.