Seating chart
Men's basketball
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Crisler Center
Michigan's South Campus arena sits beside Michigan Stadium and hosts Wolverines basketball plus selected gymnastics, volleyball, and wrestling…Michigan's South Campus arena sits beside Michigan Stadium and hosts Wolverines basketball plus selected gymnastics, volleyball, and wrestling events. Read moreRead less
Event-day essentials
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- Bags & entry
- Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
- Parking
- Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Use the current event-specific parking page. For men's basketball, Maize and Blue lots are permit-only and only limited credit-card game-day inventory is published elsewhere.
- Arrive
- About 60-75 minutes before a major basketball game, with more time for an unfamiliar South Campus parking location
- Exact location
- 333 E. Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48109Open directions (opens in a new tab)
- Getting there
- The official facility guide provides driving approaches from Stadium Boulevard and Keech Avenue; verify any AAATA or event-shuttle trip and its return before relying on it.
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333 E. Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Seating maps & views
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Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details
Need to Know
- Best for
- Michigan basketball and other Wolverines indoor events in a renovated campus arena
- Watch out for
- Crisler has a no-bag policy for intercollegiate contests, men's basketball lots nearest the arena are permit-only, and parking rules differ for other events
- Good arrival window
- About 60-75 minutes before a major basketball game, with more time for an unfamiliar South Campus parking location
- Main transit note
- The official facility guide provides driving approaches from Stadium Boulevard and Keech Avenue; verify any AAATA or event-shuttle trip and its return before relying on it.
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Parking At A Glance
Parking difficulty
Parking options (opens in a new tab)High for men's basketball
- What to do
- Use the current event-specific parking page. For men's basketball, Maize and Blue lots are permit-only and only limited credit-card game-day inventory is published elsewhere.
- Best option
- A valid permit, a current published game-day lot, or the official Pioneer High School option when offered for that event
- Avoid
- Driving into the Maize or Blue lots without a men's basketball permit or arriving with a bag prohibited by the current safety guide
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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character
Inside the Venue At A Glance
01
MixedArrival & transportation
Crisler shares the South Campus traffic network with Michigan Stadium, so the event parking map and entry street matter before reaching the arena.
02
MixedSeat & section strategy
Basketball, volleyball, wrestling, and gymnastics do not share one identical floor configuration; use the live event map to compare lower bowl, upper level, and temporary floor layouts.
03
PositiveEvent-day character
The arena's Michigan basketball history and location next to the Big House give it a distinctly Wolverines campus identity.
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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice
Why It Works
- ✓The arena remains Michigan basketball's long-running on-campus home.
- ✓The 2011-13 renovation expanded concourses, amenities, accessible seating, and fan entrances.
- ✓The official facility, parking, and safety pages separate permanent facts from event-specific operations.
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Know Before You Book
- ×The closest men's basketball lots require permits.
- ×The no-bag rule is stricter than a clear-bag policy.
- ×Parking and floor layouts can change between basketball and other indoor sports.
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Editorial verdict
FanProof Takeaway
Reviewed 8.8.26
Open the exact event's map, leave bags behind, and secure a valid parking option before entering the South Campus traffic flow.
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