Michigan Athletics
The University of Michigan has a rich and storied athletics tradition. Intercollegiate competition officially began in 1865-66 when the baseball team won its first three contests it played that season. In 1879, football started its storied tradition. Women’s athletics established formal varsity sports in 1973-74 with U-M fielding basketball, field hockey, swimming and diving, tennis and volleyball teams. Men’s soccer and women’s water polo were added as varsity sports in 2000-01.
Michigan athletic teams have claimed 52 national championships in 12 sports over the years, beginning with football’s 1901 national title. Since then, Wolverine dynasties have developed in football, men’s swimming and diving and ice hockey. In fact, no other NCAA Division I program boasts more national titles in hockey or men’s swimming and diving than the Wolverines. In 2005, Michigan softball captured the nation’s attention, winning its first Women’s College World Series and becoming the first school east of the Mississippi to do so.
Visit the University of Michigan Athletics website for scores and results, ticket information, merchandise, and more.
Football
U-M home football games are enormously popular with students and staff as well as Michigan fans around the state. Season tickets are sold in increasing numbers and the 109,901-seat stadium is regularly filled to capacity. U-M students are able to purchase football season tickets at a reduced rate.
New students will receive information in the mail from the Athletic Ticket Office on purchasing football season tickets. Once you become a continuing enrolled student, you will receive your football ticket application information via e-mail. Seating is determined by priority, with highest priority given to students who have accrued more credits at U-M, and lowest to students who have never been enrolled here before. Within each priority group, seating is randomly assigned. Group seats of blocks may be requested at the time of application.
The cost of a student season ticket is $250.00 for the 2011 season. Rules, deadlines, prices, and procedures concerning football tickets are subject to change. Contact the Athletic Ticket Office (764-0247), 1000 South State Street for information.
Ice Hockey
Season tickets are available for men’s ice hockey with priority based on the number of years season tickets have been purchased. Hockey season tickets are reserved seat specific and go on sale in September.
Contact the Athletic Ticket Office at 764-0247 for more information on all U-M intercollegiate sporting events.
Basketball
Season tickets are available for men’s and women’s basketball with priority based on the number of years season tickets have been purchased. Basketball tickets are reserved seating and also go on sale in September.
Contact the Athletic Ticket Office at 764-0247 for more information on all U-M intercollegiate sporting events.
Other Intercollegiate Sporting Events
Other intercollegiate sports offer free admission or admission for a minimal charge:
- Baseball
- Crew (women’s)
- Cross-Country (men’s & women’s)
- Field Hockey
- Golf (men’s & women’s)
- Gymnastics (men’s & women’s)
- Soccer (men’s & women’s)
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving (men’s & women’s)
- Tennis (men’s & women’s)
- Track and Field (men’s & women’s)
- Volleyball
- Water Polo (women’s)
- Wrestling
Contact the Athletic Ticket Office at 764-0247 for more information on all U-M intercollegiate sporting events.