TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE, Terrible to get a dinner served 20 minutes later than the rest of the guests and get cold food. An apology doesn't make it. They knew how many people who would be in attendance and get service like this. We ordered what we wanted when we responded. Fish, potatoes and cauliflower is terrible when it's cold. It's 9:00 and they are passing out dessert and still no dinner. When they brought our replacement dinner a smaller portion COLD again. Decaf coffee fill the cup and see the bottom of the cup. Can't they even make coffee. Big house is not a place to have a wedding read more

Michigan Stadium - Wedding on the 50 yard line - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

The only people who gave this less than five stars are Michigan State and Ohio State fans. I'm not a football fan, but I'm glad I got to experience The Big House at least once during my time at grad school here. I'm not a big fan of the student section needing to stand on the bleachers the entire game, but I appreciate that they offer free water in section 30! read more

Michigan Stadium - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I mean the biggest stadium in the country?? Food keeps getting better year after year. read more

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Huge stadium! Would love to go toa game one day. From the outside it looked gorgious. Could see in when passing by. That's why it is called the big house. read more

The greatest place in the world!!! I always appreciate that there are so many clean bathrooms, good food options, and kind security teams. Chicken tenders rock and the Washtenaw Dairy Donuts with maize and blue sprinkles can make even the worst football game better. Forever go blue!! read more

Let me tell you a story. So there was this sexy Ann Arbor girl who dated Mitch, and then she moved to Columbus and betrayed her Football heritage, by dating Brad. She got sick of Brad, and decided to return to her ex-boyfriend. In other words, she went back to Mitch Again. Ba dum tsh. I'm here all week. First-Hand Experience: Info on my personal visit to this stadium - I love Michigan stadium but I have to admit the fans weren't as loud as the OSU guys and as they were supposed to be. Also OSU stadium looks more impressive, grander, bigger and more modernererererer. I've now been here on 5 occasions, most recently in 2012. I've seen it full and empty, and while it's a hulk of a stadium, it could definitely use a little renovation. Now that I've been to every NFL stadium (current and former) and seen all 32 teams play live in the flesh, time to review them on Yelp! I love stadia! I've been to every cool sports arena in the UK & North America, it's an obsession I have with travel & sport. I've roamed America as a musician for years. In that time, I've seen sports games at (or toured when empty, or both) almost every major stadium in US/Canada. Many pictures taken which I'll upload eventually. On future travels, I'll new pix, and add more stadiums! Watch this space! ***back to regular review*** It's a fantastic and huge stadium, the reason that it gets a 4 is that its main rival is OSU, and OSU (sorry) has a better stadium. It's just better looking, more impressive, more thrilling to visit. This is still a super-amazing stadium though and for that reason it gets a very solid 4/5. I heard the Russians were using British Spitfires for awhile, but now they have gone back to using Migs Again. HA. HA. HA. And that girl I dated from MI? Well she was a total b**ch before I met her. Then she was super nice while she was with me. As soon as we broke up, she went back to being a total B**ch Again. WOOOOO. I thought Massachusetts was over the whole, burning at the stake crap. But apparently Salem is claiming it has a Witch Again. I started shopping at American Apparel. Now I'm back to Abercrombie & Fitch Again. I don't have any loyalty to the Vietnamese Mafia. But at the same time, I don't think I'll ever Snitch Again. I thought I got rid of my little nervous tic. But no. I just had another Twitch Again. I lost my millions betting on Big Blue (DAMN YOU TOM BRADY YOU BACK UP), but then I bet on him marrying a Brazilian Supermodel and winning 4 Super Bowls, so at the end of this season hopefully I'll be Rich Again. Oh man. I need to reload my screen. It's displaying that stupid Glitch Again. read more

Firstly-- I'm not a Michigan alum and/or student and/or fan, so I don't bow down to everything that's maize and blue. However, I've spent my whole life in Michigan and always heard about "The Big House" and how awesome it is. So, when I got offered free tickets this year to go with a friend of mine, I said sure, thinking I'd at least have the chance to see firsthand the stadium that everyone raves about. I was actually pretty excited, though as previously stated, I'm not a diehard Michigan fan. Then I got there. Ummm... it's big. Yep, I'll give ya that. But it's also.. really weird. The stadium is pretty much a gigantic hole in the ground -- you walk up a decent sized hill to get in, and suddenly ... you're at the top of the stands. Is this not weird to anyone else? Also, given it's hugeness, it's not very loud. Aside from the student section, almost all the fans are WASPy old alumni who watch their beloved Wolverines in silence, with the occasional fist pump that goes along with the fight song. I guess if you went to school here, you'd have the emotional connection, but as an outsider.. I don't see what the big deal is, other than the number of seats? read more

Where can you watch football with 114,000 other people in one location? In THE BIG HOUSE, of course. After almost 10 years since my last game, I had the chance to go to the Michigan v. Eastern Michigan game this season. The stadium itself is awesome - new press and corporate boxes, lights for night games - not to mention the tradition, the players, intense energy, fanatical alums, even more fanatical students, and the amazing Michigan Marching Band are awesome things to see. For the first timer, here are some helpful tips: - If you park at the hourly garage at State and William, the walk is 15 to 20 minutes and much cheaper than paying $20 to park in someone's lawn. Sure, it's farther to the stadium, but getting home after the game takes forever, so you might as well grab some grub before you leave. I parked there from 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM and paid less than $15. Awesome. - Read the fine print on the back of your ticket. It seems that they change the rules to get into the stadium every year. For example, this year, you cannot bring any bags into the stadium (except for medical reasons or a diaper bag). Lots of ladies were being turned away at the gate because they brought their purse to the game. Luckily I had a coat on, so I shoved my purse into my coat and pretended to have a beer belly. - No cameras with detachable lenses allowed. Bring your point and shoot camera instead. - Wear layers. When I got to the game it felt like 40 degrees, and by the time the game ended it felt like 80. Also, bring a raincoat or poncho if there is a threat of rain - no umbrellas allowed! - Before the game, use the bathroom next to the first aid station. At the end of the game, use the ones under the overhang. - If you are not between the ages of 16-50, sit as far away from the student section as possible, especially for big games like Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Michigan State. Trust. read more

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I have many happy memories of warm, sunny autumn days spent at UofM stadium watching our local team play football. Seeing the marching band play on the field and march out of the stadium was a treat. Tailgating in the parking area was a fun way to catch up with friends. That enjoyment ended when the remodel made the stadium not only bigger, but intentionally louder. Let this be a warning to you. If you have sensory issues for any reason, or even just "sensitive hearing," think long and hard before going to a game there. I came prepared, but even ear plugs + shooting earmuffs were not enough for me. I had to leave before the first quarter was over, never to go back on game day. If you are an ablelist who laughs at the legitimate medical conditions of others, go ahead and click the "funny" button. That'll make this review more popular so that you can annoy other ablists like yourself. Hail to the victors who gleefully crush the weaklings under their heels. http://www.stopableism.org/p/what-is-ableism.html read more

HAIL TO THE VICTORS!! Returning to the Big House as an Alumni left a bittersweet feeling in my heart. The 2010 Spring Commencement was an amazing celebration of the achievements of the Class of 2010, as they are unleashed into the world and will, no doubt, shape the landscape of the world we know today. Being in the Big House, my heart swelled with pride and memories from the 4 years of college flooded back, I am a WOLVERINE and I BLEED MAIZE & BLUE!! 5/1/2010 made history, and created another chapter in Big House's Hall of Fame as President Obama, the third sitting president to address a U-M graduating class, received his Doctor of Laws honorary degree. The school spirit & energy in the Big House today was like nothing I've ever experienced before, and abruptly different from last year when my class graduated into the worst recession since the Great Depression. Laughter rang throughout the stadium as the graduates took their place on the field, and exciting chatters and "Congratulations" beamed from the lips of family and friends! Neither the sights of Secret Services on the rooftop of the newly renovated VIP boxes around the stadium, nor the sound of wondering helicopters could dampen the festive spirit in the stadium! The student speakers, Deans, and even the Michigan Governor gave speeches so eloquent that by the time President Obama address the graduates, the 100,000+ pair of hands in the stadium was reddened from the endless clapping erupting at the end of every sentence! Our will was so strong that we even beat the rain! Despite the downpour at 6am, and the dark clouds looming over the open stadium throughout the commencement, sunshine beamed through the clouds at the final note of President Obama commission, shining upon the now-sworn-in ROTC officers in their uniform. It was a remarkable day to be in the Big House, and a great honor. GO BLUE! read more

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Meh. It's a sight. But it's a big bowl with little character. And that many people just makes it difficult to get in through so few entrances. Can we also mention Michigan fans the worst? Rude, aggressive, swear-y. Our team wasn't good and we knew it. We didn't trash talk or even wear overt gear and were called everything from "bitches" to "fags." read more

Michigan Stadium - Michigan Stadium, 2016 - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Amazing venue, very iconic. I'm blessed I have had the opportunity to bring my sons to an event of this magnitude. My only complaint was the seating. I was in section 13 row 2. We entered the seating area at gate 13 but ended up in section 15 row 1. No idea how. Apparently the seats start with section A , B then 1,2,3 etc. Now that i have have the seating mastered I need to visit again to redeem myself. Awesome venue and now i see why the Upers sit in the snow to be apart of something so iconic. My boys will talk about this day forever. read more

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Hail! to the victors valiant Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes Hail! Hail! to Michigan The leaders and best! Hail! to the victors valiant Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes Hail! Hail! to Michigan, The champions of the West! You can't go into the Big House without hearing this amazing fight song. I cannot think of a better way to spend my Saturday afternoons than at the Big House cheering on my favorite men in blue!! If you've never been to a football game (a college football game) then your experience at Michigan will show you the best of the best! You have arguably the best college football stadium, one of the best teams in America (well... I guess depending on the year) and some of the best fans in the world! Ok ok, so I'm biased because I'm a huge Michigan fan, but ... whatever!!! the Big House experience can't be beat! read more

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Went to my first college football game here. Easy to get in and was a good experience. No alcohol sales in the building. Fun environment as you would expect. read more

Michigan Stadium - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Whoaaaaa. The Big House is crazy and amazing and on Saturday was full of 110,000 fans... Not much to say that hasn't been beautifully described by tons of other yelpers, but going to this stadium is truly an experience. It was amazing to see all the tailgating before the game started and people were cooking up amazing things... someone we were with was making crab cake eggs benedict. Really? Yeah, there were brats and burgers too, but the food everywhere was just incredible. We were lucky enough to be in one of the suites which was good because a) it was freezing and I didn't dress accordingly, and b) the good food continued there as well. Michigan, what do you do to your pretzels? Steam them? These pretzels were the best I've ever had and I've never seen them prepared that way so it's gotta be a Michigan thing... every single food item offered was so good, especially the assorted cookies. I've dreamt about those things twice since I left. More awesome things: -The fans did a slow wave, then sped it up to do a fast, spastic wave... so funny -Tons of affordable t-shirts and sweatshirts so you don't get beaten up for not wearing maize & blue -The cheerleaders and dancers were awesome, and the marching band was one of the best I've seen Only con: -Dry stadium. FML. Can't wait to go back here for another game, and I'm glad I finally experienced it! read more

There is not much I can say different then anyone else. For my own unique experience I am a Canadian who is a fan of Michigan and has been intrigued by Ann Arbor and the U of M. The town has a great vice/feel as well as the Stadium. We attended a Stadium tour and on our way in we were greeted with smiles, and courteous friendly staff. The staff almost acted as if you were alumni! The tour offers a a great view of the basketball arena and the football stadium. During the tour you see and hear the great history of Michigan Football and enjoy the amenities in the luxury areas and the beauty of the outdoors in the stadium. Going to this stadium is a bucket list item! read more

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You gotta throw the Cottage Inn four stars for their pepperoni pie at Michigan Stadium. A virtual institution in A-squared, the "Cottage" has at least 20 outlets across SE Michigan including the concession booths at Michigan's "Big House". Unfortunately, at this Big 10 football stadium, you can't get the specialty pies that they serve in their restaurants. My favorite is the famed Spicy Mediterranean with its Feta cheese and banana peppers. Oh well, have to settle for a pretty darn good stadium-style 'roni pie today as the U of M welcomes the Maryland Terrapins on a beautiful Fall afternoon. read more

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Never had I been to a college football game until I came to Michigan for a weekend. 36 hours, half way across the country -- I was here! Mind you, it was cold, rainy and we had to have a dentist explain to us what the rules in football were -- it was AMAZING. The school spirit, mind blowing! I wish I had some beer before I got into the stadium though... read more

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Great place to watch a game. This place is crazy. Fans stand the whole time, energy level is high. Scoreboards on both ends are in high def which enables you to watch great replays of each play. Seats are very tight and I recommend the cushion for when you do sit. Parking is pricey (we paid 30) but it wasn't a bad walk to the stadium at all. Food was expensive but we got great pulled pork at the food trucks outside the concession area. Fun atmosphere! read more

Wow I have watched this place for years on TV, I had the privilege of catching the instant classic Ohio State Game on 11/13. What a game! My ticket was only $40, what a deal. The Big house is amazing from entrance to exit. Seats well over 100k and it is quite the experience.Two huge jumbo scoreboards, you wont miss anything with these. The seating was comfy for such a huge stadium, I was near the top but it wasn't too bad for me. Get your food quick and early, seating can be a little locked due to the size. Plan accordingly. Parking, they do what they can for 100k. I got a lot not too far away for coming 20 min before kickoff. I would say that there is a good amount of parking around. There is a lot of places to tailgate, the lot across the stadium looked like a lot of fun. You can find what you need here party people. The fans are hardcore, this is a team with a long tradition. You may hear a few crazy words, but nothing too crazy. They have some great food in Ann Arbor, but it may be hard to get to right away. 100k in one area is quite the spectacle. The atmosphere is electric you will hear some of the loudest cheers and boos that you can from a fan base. Loved my time here, this coming from a Buckeye fan. I cannot wait to return for the next Ohio State game! read more

This place is sick. I went two weeks ago for the UConn/UM game, where a new attendance record was set - 113,090 people. We ate inside the Champions Center, where the UM recruits and their families were eating. Head coach, Rich Rodriguez, addressed the recruits before going back to the locker room with the team prior to game time. I had a seat at midfield right behind the Michigan bench because I went with Shawn Conway, who signed with Michigan in February and will be a Wolverine next season. Free tickets and on-the-field privileges were certainly awesome. I had a blast, well, except for the Huskies losing. I didn't get to tour the stadium because we walked out of the tunnel onto the field and across the field to our seats. Still an awesome atmosphere and it was the best time I've had at a sporting event to-date. Let's go Huskies! read more

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The Big House. How can you get much better than this? After completing renovations a few years ago, Michigan Stadium blends tradition with new amenities. Seeing the team run out on the field as they jump up and touch the banner... being a part of the biggest crowd in college football that week every time the Wolverines play at home... sitting on top of your neighbor's lap... it's the best! It is bleacher seating, and each seat is a tight spot, but I think all of the other factors overrule that. I've grown up a Michigan fan, but I've taken non-native fans to games, and they all were amaized (Hehe.) too! Come in early before the game to check out all of the pre-game festivities. Also, if you're looking for parking, two popular areas nearby are the golf course and Pioneer High School. Wear your maize and blue to go the game, and enjoy Michigan Stadium! Go Blue! read more

My husband went to Michigan and for several decades I've heard him rave about "The Big House." Of course, I didn't believe all the hype and I mocked him every time he talked about the stadium and the marching band. Finally, last fall he convinced me to go to a game and now I've been to three. It's pretty amazing (and crowded and uncomfortable) to sit in the stands with 110,000 other people. The marching band is fantastic and the James Earl Jones "yay rah Michigan" video is impressive. However, the concession stand food is expensive (not a surprise) and it's terrible. Come on, improve the food so fans don't feel so ripped off. Definitely review on the website what you can bring into the stadium since no purses or bags or umbrellas are allowed. read more

This is the largest stadium in North America. Spent all weekend here on an all-expenses paid business trip about 2 months ago for America's largest hack-a-thon event (MHacks!) that isn't sponsored by The White House. My boss and I got to run through where team's enter in from and frolic on the grass, have a photoshoot, play frisbee and meet some of American's brightest college students all while representing our diversified media company and getting tons of free food, beverages, t-shirts and lots of other swag from the other companies that were also there (Thanks Facebook for the cheddar goldfish and gummy bears and thanks Amazon, Twiggle and Google for the free tshirts and drawstring backpacks!) We were the "keynote" sponsor and us (along with tons of other tech companies and start-ups) created an API for students to play with in order to create winform, webform and iOS applications that demonstrate their knowledge, coding/hacking skills and creativity, the catch is that they had to do it in exactly 48 hours. No more, no less. Afterwards teams (from colleges both on a domestic and international level!) could showcase their applications in a science fair-esque / convention type settings and winners all won monetary prizes and bragging rights. This is a beautiful stadium, super cool basketball arena/event space and they were very gracious hosts! * _____________________________________________________________ * This review should make one particular Michiganite very happy :-). ** ** Wuv you Ingy! :-* read more

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Parking is: guess and walk, expect to pay $25-$40 in any lot along the way. No bags or purses. If u need to bring meds, put in clear ziplock & walk to far left special needs entrance. Same goes for baby bags. Cant bring food, water, only seat pad, phone, camera; see the stadium site. Bench seating is so cramped u get hit on the head & kneed from the back, sit on people hitting u on the side & ur knees are jabbed into the peeps in the front. These people r real fans to put up with crappy seating and outrageous prices. Glad i didt pay. Whatever i sacrifice once for the hubby. read more

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Hail to the victors valiant Hail to the conquering heroes Hail, hail to Michigan, the champions of the west! read more

In this particular case, I don't like the "Yay! I'm a fan" four star description default from Yelp, I'm a Northwestern alum so I am not a Michigan fan. However, this is an amazing stadium, jaw-dropping intimidating if you're wearing the visiting team colors. Three times the capacity of Evanston's Ryan Field wouldn't fill this Big House, and yet the faithful fans here do exactly that (fill the Big House) every home game since I don't know when. I've heard only Happy Valley is louder, on more than one occasion I've seen the Michigan faithful rattle my Wildcats with their enthusiasm. Even when the 'Cats get shutout, I feel like I got my football money's worth because the sightlines are pretty good, it's actually better to be way up near the top than midway down. Unlike Michigan State or Illinois, it isn't hard work to get up to the distant seats because this stadium is built downwards into a literal bowl, the only problem is my fear of heights makes walking back down problematic. It is really really big. There's always a very high quality half time show, even compared to other Big Ten halftime shows. All Big Ten schools have excellent marching bands, but Michigan seems to take that extra step to put on an extravagant affair. This is extra important because it's a fairly long way from the top seats (where the visiting team fans end up) and the very expensive concessions. The concessions aren't just overpriced, they are poorly labeled. I was very disappointed at the "walking taco" which did not and was not (actually just some pseudo-ground meat, supermarket taco seasoning, iceberg lettuce, tasteless tomato, bland onion, dumped into a half empty Frito corn chips bag with a plastic fork, wicked false advertising if you ask me). Like fans all over the Big Ten (except for Illinois and Ohio State) I've always been treated with respect other than good-natured fan-to-fan teasing. Read the restrictions on what you can bring in ahead of time, you're not allowed much. The seats are the same uncomfortable bench seats of any college football stadium, but more so here because everybody shows up. Binoculars are very useful, I think I mentioned, it's really really big. Hotel shuttles are always overwhelmed (I don't know why they never learn to plan for these), but we've had good luck with Lyft, both in and out. Knowledge of the area helps, I always look at an area map first. There's an intangible feeling of Big Ten Football history, thickened by the palpable approval of Bo Schembechler's ghost watching over Jim Harbaugh. It almost feels like an unfair home team advantage. read more

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The concession stand to the right side of Section 36 is horrible. My 68 year old dad and I each grabbed a brat for a snack. The bun it was served on was probably a week or two old. When I approached the counter and asked if WE could each get another bun because the one I had was as hard as a rock the 3 people working looked at each other and didn't say a word. It was a solid 30 seconds of silence where we all stared at each other and nobody budged. The next customer came up and they just went to work undoubtedly serving more brats on old buns. Never addressed my concern. I've learned to just live with service like this, but I expect more for the amount of money it costs to attend a Michigan game. It didn't ruin my day, but I just had to say something. read more

Attended my first UMich game last week, and couldn't have had a better time in the stadium. The food was delicious, priced reasonably, and an amazing environment. read more

Great stadium! The seats are benches. I found it narrow in the leg room compartment, rather than the seat width. There's food everywhere which is food seeing that we are not allowed outside food & drinks. The atmosphere was awesome today - 1st game & Michigan won Sorry Oregon! read more

Michigan Stadium - The big house! - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Been going to Michigan games since I was a kid. It's still such an amazing experience. Since the renovation, I think there is not much to complain about. Ya, it packs them in. Almost 300 straight games over 100,000 fans. Michigan Stadium, The University of Michigan and Ann Arbor all are amazing places. Go Blue !!! read more

There's honestly not enough good things to say about the big house. If watching a football game with 110,000 screaming fans doesn't sound like an amazing experience, than this is not for you. However, if that intrigues you, like it does for most wolverines, this is one of the best parts of Ann Arbor. There's no wonder every game has over 100,000 people no matter what. You will not find a more loyal fan base, more excited to see their team kick some ass. Fun for families and all ages alike. The food and snacks are kind of expensive, but that is too be expected of any sporting event. Combine the pricey food with the pricey tickets though, and it makes for an expensive day. However, I think it's worth every penny, and will definitely take my kids here in the future because it is a great atmosphere to be a part of. read more

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I came here most recently to watch my little brother graduate from the University of Michigan. We didn't sit on the bleachers; we had the opportunity to use a box. The service in the boxes is phenomenal. The staff was welcoming and made sure that everything was set up for us. It was a special day for my family, and they made it great. As a venue, I think it's a great place. There is nothing like a football Saturday in the Big House. Having over 110,000+ fans all cheering for U of M is one of the coolest experiences I've ever had. I grew up going to games here, and after visiting other stadiums, I can honestly say this is the best. If you have the opportunity, the student section is the best place to watch the game - it's the most lively for sure. There isn't a bad seat in the place! Go Blue! read more

Eh, it's not what I imagined it would be. I've heard about "the big house" since I was a kid and especially while attending The Ohio State University. I thought it was just ok. Seating is way too close to your neighborhood. I was literally sitting on the man's thigh to the right of me (sorry, by the way!). They had no souvenir cups (um, biggest game of the year and no cups?!?), concession snacks were blah, and the aisles were pretty easily clogged. If you're a Michigan fan, you probably love this stadium. As a Buckeye, I have to say that it pales in comparison to the Horseshoe. read more

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What I wrote about MSU's Spartan stadium applies to U of M AA's Michigan Stadium, with one exception: like paper towels or some other consumer product, Michigan stadium is 50% larger; literally. Apparently, it's one of the top ten largest sports arenas in the world, which makes you got to wonder since it's for a college team. So, what's a U of M AA student's possibilities of being involved here? Well, if you do the math, and since Division I college sports are basically pro sports, the answer is close to zilch. So. You're probably looking at it from the spectator standpoint, and here's the lowdown: seating ranges from field side to seats so high up you'll need a NASA telescope to see anything. Plus, if you've got the bread, you can get a suite that's practically a small apartment; not sure if you can take up residency during non game time, though. Overpriced, natch, refreshments can be had at difficult to navigate to locations sprinkled throughout the stadium. Getting in and out of the joint is like some high security military facility, so plan on some extra time there. My visit to the stadium was to do a story for my school - MSU - paper, and to visit a friend attending U of M AA as a side project. It's no prob if you're a Spartan, at least that was my experience and from what I saw. read more

Michigan Stadium - Gladiator like tunnel for players' entrance. - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I like, really don't like large groups of people. Like really. If you know me and have ever been in a class with me you know this is true as I have been known to frequently indulge in mid-class breaks to relieve myself of being in a room with too many people at the same time. That being said, For someone like myself, going to the the big house can be a terrifying experience. In fact, going was so terrifying that I resisted entering for an entire football season. And if you know me and the kind of things that I really enjoy, that is obviously a really big and yuge deal. However, since I knew that I probably wasn't going to be in Ann Arbor my entire life/I ran out of things to do here by my second year, I decided to make a visit- for about thirty minutes! Let me tell you! This place, wow! TBH I am not even sure where to begin. Is it the maize corn? The day drunk undergrads from Westchester county? The people that come to see Michigan football every year and clearly care a lot about it despite having nothing to do with the school or Ann Arbor at all? Or could it be the football? or Just Jim Harbaugh? #JUSTJIM. I really can't say. I was so tickled maize (and blue) by the entire thirty minutes I stayed for the game that I couldn't really make up mind. I don't know if this sold you on the big house but if anything I said hasn't, here's something that will. Hot dogs. They serve them there. #goblue. read more

Don't go for the culinary experience. Hopefully there is another draw to have food and beer at grimy stands in this venue. Pricy items served with a smile. read more

I've been to stadiums across the country, and while 98% of them were for professional teams, its hard to match the atmosphere inside the Big House. When you drive past the stadium it looks tiny and almost non-existent. However, when you approach your section and look inside, its a sea of maize. It still doesn't feel like 100,000 plus in there, but I assure you, its that many....every time. Seeing a game from inside the Big House is an experience that even a moderate sports fan would enjoy. Crammed into benches, screaming alumni and students and just fans, it just doesn't get much louder or crazier than that. Oh, and when they win...it just gets louder. read more

Hail! Hail! to Michigan! This is by far the best football experience I've ever had. Alright, so I've only been to four football stadiums including the Big House, two of which were professional (FedEx Field and the RCA Dome). The other was Byrd Stadium (Maryland Terrapins). But you know what? It really doesn't matter, because even if you claim to have been to a better stadium, it's not going to be that much better. Bottom line, the Big House whoops your ass from the minute you step in. It's loud, it's intense, and unless Yelp goes to the year 2100 where for some strange reason Michigan is a losing team, you're probably going to come out of the stadium with a nice "W" to get you through the rest of your week. Now for some advice: Know the fight song. They sing it after every point scored and sometimes just for the hell of it, so know it backwards and forwards. Don't bother with the food because it's overpriced and tastes like ass. You're better off going to a Lions games for better food, but then again why the hell would you ever want to go and see the Lions!? *Cold shiver* If you're in the student section, get ready to test those leg muscles because you'll be standing up the entire game (except for halftime). Be prepared to have people touching and poking you, screaming in your ear, taking your seat if you come late, and putting their hands in your face. It's very cramped, so if you're a germaphobe, get ready to have your personal space penetrated. Also, protect your skin. Now, I never ever get sunburned, but after being in the sun for three hours straight, I got pretty crispy. Don't let this happen to you. This also goes for when it gets cold. Bring a coat, because when that sun goes down...*another cold shiver*. DO THE WAVE DAMN IT! You will get booed from the student section if you don't. Plus, they're a lot cooler and younger than you so do what they say and follow their directions. They will switch it up on you when you least expect it (slowing it down is the best). Depending on where you sit you can see Chrysler Arena. Check out the birds sitting on there as if they're watching the game with you. Pretty cool huh? I think it's supposed to bring good luck. I dunno though, I think we'll just have to leave that up to the players. Try not to use the bathrooms at the stadium. I don't know about the lady's room, but the men's room is basically one big urinal that everyone pees in. Yeah...I know. I don't mean to be stereotypical, but if you're Black (or if you've ever seen a band perform at a Historically Black College), you probably won't enjoy the half time show. This is what I dislike most about the stadium. It's filled with rock songs from the 70's 80's and 90's (but mostly the 80's) and a bunch of crap that I've never heard before but all the white people love it. You might be in luck if you're over 40 (regardless of race) because you might recall some of those songs, but the music isn't the only thing, it's the performance to. If you've ever seen a Black marching band then you'll think Michigan's is bland. If not, then sit back and enjoy because they're probably catering it towards your demographic anyway. Lastly, get there early. I can't stress this enough. If you're coming by car, you'll be disappointed when you can't find a parking space, or the only parking space is one that you can't get out of or is overpriced. Plus, if you go through the heart of Ann Arbor (especially on State St. and Hoover) you'll be spending your time watching students walk past you while you wait forever in your car. As a student, I'm the one looking at all the stupid people who thought it was a good idea to do just that. So please don't be that person. Besides the gross, over priced food, the giant peeing trough, and the band's complete and utter lack of soul, Michigan Stadium is simply wonderful. You can't beat the enthusiastic atmosphere, you can't beat the wave, you can't beat tradition, and you most certainly can't beat Michigan. GO BLUE! read more

I have yet to find something that equals the experience of a Michigan football game. I've been to professional games, and I've been to other college football games. Nothing comes close. I highly suggest that you go sometime during the week when 110,000+ people aren't there. It's awesome. I ran the stairs once there one foggy morning and ended up down on the field. Such an amazing feeling. And the feeling is SO much different than a football Saturday. Sitting in the alumni section isn't nearly as awesome as sitting in the student section, but what can you do. I'll probably end up being that 80 year old lady in section 24 yelling at the drunk students in section 25 to stand up and cheer. HAIL. read more