First of Michigan's Public Practices Slated for April 6 at Michigan Stadium
3/19/2019 4:00:00 PM | Football
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan football team will hold two open practices for fans to attend this spring at Michigan Stadium. The first open practice will take place on Saturday, April 6, starting at 2:15 p.m., and the annual Spring Game presented by PNC Bank will be held on Saturday, April 13, beginning at 5 p.m.
Both spring football practices are free and open to the public.
These practices are two of the 15 allowed under NCAA rules to each program across the country. The practices are subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather conditions before or during the session.
The typical prohibited items list for Michigan Stadium will be strictly enforced for the open practices, with no bags allowed inside the stadium. All attendees and items are subject to search.
The parking lots surrounding Michigan Stadium that are owned and operated by the University of Michigan will be free and open to the public. Accessible parking for guests with mobility issues will be available in Lot SC-6. In addition, the Pioneer High School lot will be free for fans on April 6 and limited parking will be available on April 13 for a fee of $30 per vehicle; no RV parking will be available on either date. The parking lots will open at noon for both practices.
Following is information specific to each open practice date:
Saturday, April 6 | Open Practice
Gates Open: 1:30 p.m.
Start Time: 2:15 p.m.
Gates 1, 2 and 10 will open at 1:30 p.m. for the non-contact, helmets-only practice that will start around 2:15 p.m. Fans can sit on the east side of the stadium from Section 7 through Section 39 during practice. Lower concourse restrooms, concession stands and M-Den locations will be open on the east side of the stadium. Players and coaches will not be available for autographs.
Saturday, April 13 | Spring Game by PNC Bank
Gates Open: 4 p.m.
Start Time: 5 p.m.
The gates to Michigan Stadium will open at 4 p.m., with the Wolverines taking the field at 5 p.m. to begin warmups and drills. Michigan will conduct individual and team drills with a controlled scrimmage during a portion of practice.
Kids Go Blue Club members will receive an email containing information about exclusive members-only events and contests for the Spring Game, including a pre-practice tailgate, entry to win club level access and a meet and greet with the team. To become a Kids Go Blue Club member, please visit mgoblue.com/kidsclub.
Additional information regarding the April 13 practice will be emailed closer to that date. Fans who are signed up for the Michigan Insider and "This Week in Michigan Football" will receive updates. Fans can sign up for email subscriptions by visiting MGoBlue.com/Insider.
