Stadium Seating ChartsMichigan Stadium bag policy 2026: no bags, not even clear ones
No. Michigan Stadium does not allow bags of any kind, including clear bags and small clutches. That is stricter than the clear 12 x 6 x 12 inch bag most NFL and SEC stadiums allow. The only exception is one medical or childcare bag, inspected at Gate 3 or Gate 9 West.
Can you bring a purse into Michigan Stadium?
No, Michigan Stadium does not allow bags of any kind, including purses and clutches. The only exception is one medical or childcare bag inspected at Gate 3 or Gate 9 West.
What is the Michigan Stadium bag policy?
- No bags of any kind. Clear bags, clutches, purses, fanny packs and backpacks are all turned away at the gate.
- One medical or childcare bag is allowed per guest who needs it (prescriptions, diapers). It must be a sensible size for what is inside.
- Exception gates: medical and childcare bags must enter at Gate 3 (south end) or Gate 9 West (north end) to be inspected and tagged. Suite tower guests are inspected at their own entrance.
- No re-entry. If you leave, your ticket will not get you back in.
- Gates open 2 hours before kickoff (2.5 hours for club and suite entrances).
Where is bag check at Michigan Stadium?
Inside the southeast entrance of Crisler Center, off Stadium Way.
- Inside the southeast entrance of Crisler Center, off Stadium Way. Crisler is just south of the stadium, by Gate 2.
- You get a claim ticket. Collect within 45 minutes of the final whistle.
- Cannot be checked: cash, alcohol, food, cameras, video cameras, weapons.
- Unclaimed items: email guestservices@umich.edu the Monday after. Items are discarded after 10 days.
- Lines get long close to kickoff. Leaving the bag in the car is quicker.
What can you bring into Michigan Stadium?
| Item | Allowed | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Binoculars | Yes | without a case |
| Blankets and rain apparel | Yes | no umbrellas |
| Cell phones | Yes | |
| Foam seat pads | Yes | |
| Small seat cushions | Yes | no pockets, storage slots, metal, backs or arm rests |
| Handheld signs | Yes | no poles or sticks, must not block views |
| Small cameras | Yes | lens shorter than 6 inches; still photos only |
| Radios | Yes | |
| Walking canes | Yes | |
| Bags of any kind | No | including clear bags, purses, clutches, fanny packs and backpacks |
| Bottles | No | including empty and reusable water bottles |
| Containers | No | coolers, cups, cans, flasks |
| Food | No | of any kind |
| Umbrellas | No | |
| Strollers and infant car seats | No | |
| Video cameras, tripods, monopods, selfie sticks | No | |
| Camera lenses over 6 inches | No | |
| Flags and flagpoles | No | |
| Footballs, frisbees, beach balls | No | |
| Noisemakers | No | |
| Aerosols | No | |
| Tobacco and vapes | No | |
| Drones | No | |
| Animals | No | service animals excepted |
| Alcohol | No | sold inside instead |
| Weapons | No |
How do you manage without a bag?
- Use pockets, or a jacket with inside pockets. On cold November games a coat with deep pockets does the job of a bag.
- Phone wallet cases are not bags. Keys, cards and a phone in pockets are fine.
- Buy water inside: every stand by section. All concessions are cashless.
- Rain: ponchos and rain jackets are allowed, umbrellas are not. See the forecast for each game.
More questions about Michigan Stadium
Can you bring an umbrella into Michigan Stadium?
No. Umbrellas are banned. Bring a poncho or rain jacket instead.
What time do gates open at Michigan Stadium?
Two hours before kickoff. Club and suite entrances open two and a half hours before. Students use Gates 8 and 10.
Is Michigan Stadium cashless?
Yes. All concessions are cashless. Bring a card or phone.
Can you bring a blanket into Michigan Stadium?
Yes. Blankets and rain gear are allowed. Umbrellas are not.
Can you bring a seat cushion into Michigan Stadium?
Yes, a foam seat pad or small cushion with no pockets or storage slots. Seats with metal, pockets, seat backs or arm rests are banned. Season cushion rentals come from Wolverine Seats.
Can you bring a stroller into Michigan Stadium?
No. Strollers and infant car seats are banned.
Can you smoke or vape at Michigan Stadium?
No. Michigan is a tobacco-free campus. Cigarettes, vapes and all nicotine products are banned throughout the stadium.
Can you bring a camera into Michigan Stadium?
Yes, a small camera with a lens shorter than 6 inches. Video cameras, tripods and selfie sticks are banned.
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