Michigan Stadium Seating Capacity Rises to 107,501
9/10/1998 12:00:00 AM | Football
ANN ARBOR, MICH. -- University of Michigan Director of Athletics Tom Goss announced today that the new official seating capacity for Michigan Stadium is 107,501. Although an additional 5,500 seats were added to the stadium, 500 previously-existing seats at the stadium's north end were used to better accomodate the handicap seating area. The new Michigan Stadium seating capacity again makes the "Big House" the largest college-owned football facility in the country.
We are proud to state that Michigan will once again have the nation's largest attendance for each home football game," Goss said. "However, I want to emphasize the fact that the additional seating was implemented not for bragging rights, but to better accommodate all University of Michigan students who want to attend a game."
This season, Michigan received 7,522 more student season ticket requests compared to last year. U-M students can purchase season tickets for $85 ($13.50 per game, plus a $4 handling fee), or about half the cost of each public season ticket ($166 -- $27 per game plus the handling fee).
The Athletic Department spent nearly $14 million on improvements and renovations to Michigan Stadium this year, all financed by Athletic Department resources.
The $6 million stadium renovations include the expanded seating in six rows around the stadium's top (except on the east side and press box proximity), doubled handicapped seating, parapet trim with icons, wider concourse walkways (from 40 feet to 60 feet) and 70 new bathroom stations (40 female, 30 male).
An additional $7.9 million was spent on electronic innovations, including new video scoreboards at the north and south ends of the stadium, a revamped Bose sound system to eliminate "dead" spots within the stadium, a new television production center (located at Crisler Arena) and several television monitors located along the stadium concourse so fans can continue to watch game action when at the food or restroom areas.
Another $5 million is being raised over five years through fan and alumni donations to build five brick plazas at the entrances to the stadium and a brick and wrought-iron fence around the stadium concourse. Added this year was Wolverine Plaza -- the third phase of the Michigan Stadium brick program -- located at the northwest entrance. Wolverine Plaza pays special tribute to the history of U-M's Marching Band and other Wolverine spirit groups and noted individuals such as legendary radio broadcaster Bob Ufer.
"Michigan Stadium is distinctive and unquestionably one of the most esteemed venues in all of sports," Goss said. "We feel these improvements will greatly enhance the overall experience at the stadium for the fans."
Contact: Bruce Madej (734) 763-4423
This season, Michigan received 7,522 more student season ticket requests compared to last year. U-M students can purchase season tickets for $85 ($13.50 per game, plus a $4 handling fee), or about half the cost of each public season ticket ($166 -- $27 per game plus the handling fee).
The Athletic Department spent nearly $14 million on improvements and renovations to Michigan Stadium this year, all financed by Athletic Department resources.
The $6 million stadium renovations include the expanded seating in six rows around the stadium's top (except on the east side and press box proximity), doubled handicapped seating, parapet trim with icons, wider concourse walkways (from 40 feet to 60 feet) and 70 new bathroom stations (40 female, 30 male).
An additional $7.9 million was spent on electronic innovations, including new video scoreboards at the north and south ends of the stadium, a revamped Bose sound system to eliminate "dead" spots within the stadium, a new television production center (located at Crisler Arena) and several television monitors located along the stadium concourse so fans can continue to watch game action when at the food or restroom areas.
Another $5 million is being raised over five years through fan and alumni donations to build five brick plazas at the entrances to the stadium and a brick and wrought-iron fence around the stadium concourse. Added this year was Wolverine Plaza -- the third phase of the Michigan Stadium brick program -- located at the northwest entrance. Wolverine Plaza pays special tribute to the history of U-M's Marching Band and other Wolverine spirit groups and noted individuals such as legendary radio broadcaster Bob Ufer.
"Michigan Stadium is distinctive and unquestionably one of the most esteemed venues in all of sports," Goss said. "We feel these improvements will greatly enhance the overall experience at the stadium for the fans."
Contact: Bruce Madej (734) 763-4423
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