We hope you enjoy your time in Ann Arbor! Parking on game day can be a challenge. Give yourself plenty of time and a good sense of humor to navigate parking and travel to all events on game day. A sturdy pair of walking shoes is also a wise choice.
- Tailgate Parking and Transportation
- Football Game Parking and Transportation
- Parking Lots, Structures, & Meters
- Public Transportation
- Hotel Block Information
Tailgate Parking and Transportation
Parent & Family Weekend is not responsible for any parking arrangements.
- Walking from the tailgate to Michigan Stadium: There will be plenty of sidewalks and popular walking paths from the pre-game tailgate to Michigan Stadium. Expect to “follow the crowd” and wear comfortable walking shoes!
- Mobility Assistance from the tailgate to the game: If you have a mobility impairment, golf carts will be available after the tailgate to help you get from the event to Michigan Stadium. Please ask at the check-in table at the tailgate for information on how to access golf cart transportation to Michigan Stadium.
- Post-game shuttles to Hill/Thompson Structures: The Blue Bus will take you back to the Hill St. and Thompson St. parking structures after the game. The post-game pick-up location and time are TBD.
Football Game Parking & Transportation
We strongly recommend taking TheRide’s football shuttles to the football game if you are not attending the MFamily Weekend Tailgate.
FootballRide Game Shuttle
Are you only attending the football game on Saturday? The FootballRide shuttles are a low-cost, headache-free way to travel! FootballRide shuttles serve many locations, including most Ann Arbor hotels. You can leave your car at your hotel or one of several central locations and ride to and from the football game without the hassle of game traffic, parking, and road closures.
FootballRide runs roughly every 20 minutes, beginning two hours before game time. The last shuttles leave 30 minutes before kickoff. Shuttles run approximately one hour after the game. Shuttles operate in the North, South, East, West,, and Downtown areas of Ann Arbor. Tickets are $3.00 round trip, or $1.50 one way, and are sold at participating hotels or may be purchased in advance by mobile ticket or exact fare cash. Passengers are encouraged to buy round-trip tickets, as drivers do not carry change. All riders are dropped off at Michigan Stadium before kickoff near Gate 2, next to the Crisler Center. TheRide buses are white and often have advertisements painted on them. Visit TheRide to learn more about pick-up locations and rates.
Game Day General Parking
Most parking areas near Michigan Stadium are permit-only. If you do not take the FootballRide shuttle, public parking that does not require a permit is very limited. Additionally, you will need to navigate around area road closures and construction.
The Division of Public Safety and Security has partnered with Waze to assist with parking and avoiding road closures. DPSS will update this web page when a parking lot becomes full.
Please visit mgoblue.com for information about Day-of-Game/Cash Sales, road construction, and parking for large vehicles such as RVs. Parking must be paid in cash only. The Athletic Department map only displays lots listed for the general public for Day-of-Game/Cash Sale Parking. Spaces in these lots are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may fill up hours before game time.
PLEASE NOTE: Ann Arbor residents, local businesses, and organizations also sell parking spaces in their driveways, lawns, and parking lots. Prices vary. Cars may be blocked in at these locations, so you should be prepared to accept this risk if you select this option. Watch for signs, and only park in spaces clearly marked “Football Parking.” Illegally parked cars will be ticketed or towed.
Parking Lots, Structures, & Meters
W13 Parking Lot (400 Thompson St)
- Limited spaces
- Located near the Michigan Union, directly behind the Student Activities Building
- Rate $2.40/Hour
- Note your space number, then pay using the central pay machine before leaving the lot
- Park in spaces marked with a number only
- Do not park in spaces marked Blue Lot or UM Business/Service Vehicle Only
Thompson/Maynard Garage (Thompson Entrance: 320 Thompson St; Maynard Entrance: 324 Maynard St)
- Large parking structure
- Located about two blocks north of the Michigan Union
- Rate $1.50/Hour
- Pay using the machines near the elevators or at the cashier kiosk when you exit
Liberty Square (510 E Washington St)
- Large parking structure
- Located between S Division and S State St, about three blocks north of Michigan Union
- Rate $1.50/Hour
Library Lane Parking Garage (319 S 5th Ave)
- Large parking structure
- Located next to the Ann Arbor District Library, about three blocks north of the Michigan Union
- Rate $1.50/Hour
- Discounted Rate After 3 PM M-F & All Day Saturday $1.50/Hour - Max $5.00 (Must exit by 6 AM the following day or standard rates apply)
Fourth & William Parking Garage (115 E William St)
- Large parking structure
- Located about five blocks away from the Michigan Union
- Rate $1.50/Hour
Forest Avenue Parking Garage (650 S Forest Ave)
- Large parking structure
- Located about five blocks away from the Michigan Union
- Rate $1.50/Hour
Palmer Drive Parking Structure (200 Washtenaw Ave)
- U-M faculty & staff parking structure with 180 visitor parking spaces
- Located on Palmer Dr from Washtenaw Ave, approximately a 10-minute drive from Michigan Union
- 24 hrs Mon-Sat
- Proceed approximately 100 yards to the 2nd parking entrance on your left to enter “Visitor Parking”
- Rate $2.40/hour
Parking Meters
- Parking meters provide convenience, but empty spaces can be challenging to find
- Meters are enforced Monday-Saturday, 8 am-6 pm unless otherwise stated on the meter or central pay station
- Rate $2.40/hour
- Be sure to pay close attention to parking time limits
- E-Park meters accept coins, credit, and debit cards; you can also pay using the ePark Ann Arbor parking app, which will allow you to extend your parking time limit as well
- Rates are subject to change
After business hours, many faculty and staff structures are open for visitor parking. Additionally, structures usually reserved for University staff only (such as Thayer St. or Fletcher St.) are generally open to the public for a fee during performances at the University’s theaters.
Public Transportation
- Magic Bus – U-M’s bus system that takes students, faculty, and staff across central, north, and athletic campuses for free.
- TheRide – Operated by the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, TheRide offers public transportation for the greater Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area. Single Ride passes are $1.50, and Day Passes are $3. Students, faculty, and staff have unlimited free access.
- Amtrak – The Amtrak Station is located at 325 Depot St, about a 10-minute drive from the Michigan Union building.
- Greyhound – The Greyhound Station is also located at 325 Depot St.<
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Destination Ann Arbor – Offers information for taxi, shuttle, car rental, and airport transportation services.
For more information about navigating Ann Arbor, including biking and walking paths, visit the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority (DDA). A complete list of faculty/staff parking structures can be found online at Logistics, Transportation, & Parking (LTP)
Hotel Block Information
Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites
Hotel blocks available 9/12/25 - 9/13/25
2455 Carpenter Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Sunday, April 27, 2025
EVEN Hotel Ann Arbor
Hotel blocks available 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
600 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Monday, August 11, 2025
For additional hotel options near campus, please visit Destination Ann Arbor
Dearborn
Courtyard by Marriott - Detroit Dearborn
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
5200 Mercury Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Thursday, August 7, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton - Detroit Dearborn
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/13/25
5801 Southfield Freeway, Detroit, MI 48228
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Detroit
Atheneum Suite Hotel & Conference Center
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
1000 Brush Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Monday, August 11, 2025
Courtyard by Marriott - Detroit Downtown
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
333 East Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Detroit Marriott at Renaissance Center
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI 48243
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Thursday, August 7, 2025
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton - Detroit Downtown
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
525 W. Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Monday, August 18, 2025
Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/13/25
2 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Friday, August 15, 2025
The Godfrey Hotel Detroit
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
1401 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn - Detroit Downtown
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
351 Gratiot Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Hotel Indigo Detroit Downtown
Hotel blocks available for Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
1020 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Monday, August 11, 2025
Motor City Casino Hotel
Hotel blocks available for Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
2901 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
ROOST Detroit
Hotel blocks available for Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
1265 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Monday, August 11, 2025
The Siren Hotel
Hotel blocks available for Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
1509 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Friday, August 8, 2025
Livonia
Courtyard by Marriott - Detroit Livonia
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
17200 N Laurel Park Drive, Livonia, MI 48152
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites - Detroit Livonia
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
17350 Fox Dr, Livonia, MI 48152
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Holiday Inn - Detroit Northwest Livonia
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
17123 Laurel Park, Livonia, MI 48152
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Monday, August 11, 2025
Hyatt Place - Detroit Livonia
Hotel blocks available for Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
19300 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Monday, August 11, 2025
Southfield
Comfort Suites - Southfield
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
24977 NW Hwy., Southfield, MI 48075
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Hilton Garden Inn - Detroit Southfield
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
26000 American Dr., Southfield, MI 48034
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Monday, August 11, 2025
Radisson Hotel Southfield Detroit
Hotel blocks available for Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
26555 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI 48033
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Thursday, August 28, 2025
The Westin Southfield Detroit & Executive Meeting Center
Hotel blocks available for Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Thursday, August 21, 2025
West Bloomfield
Hampton Inn - Southfield West Bloomfield
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
33096 Northwestern Hwy, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton - West Bloomfield Detroit
Hotel blocks available Parent & Family Weekend 9/11/25 - 9/14/25
33098 Northwestern Highway, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Booking Link for Parent & Family Weekend Block
Deadline to book at the discounted rate: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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