Getting There · Crisler Center · Ann Arbor
Getting to Crisler Center — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to Crisler Center without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Michigan Wolverines game nights and major concerts, when the roads around University of Michigan campus, Ann Arbor fill long before doors. Even at a compact venue holding 12,707, the streets around University of Michigan campus, Ann Arbor tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the arena, the rideshare zones, walking routes from University of Michigan campus, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About Crisler Center
Home of the michigan wolverines and the fab five legacy. the arena has stood at this location since 1967, making it one of the older active venues in American sports. located at 333 East Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
Transit Routes to Crisler Center
TheRide (AAATA) buses and U-M campus routes serve the athletic campus on State Street. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 30-45 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from Crisler Center — you are moving while the parking lots around University of Michigan campus, Ann Arbor are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at Crisler Center
Uber and Lyft both serve Crisler Center. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the arena rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Surge pricing is usually shorter-lived at smaller venues. Still, walking a block or two from Crisler Center before requesting your ride home keeps the wait time down.
Walking to Crisler Center from University of Michigan campus
Crisler Center is located at 333 East Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, in the University of Michigan campus area of Ann Arbor. While Crisler Center is not in the core downtown area, the University of Michigan campus surroundings have sidewalks and pedestrian access from nearby parking areas, hotels, and transit stops. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The walk to Crisler Center is mostly outdoors before you reach the arena entrance, so check the forecast for evening events.
When to Arrive at Crisler Center
Crisler Center holds 12,707 for a typical event configuration. A compact venue like Crisler Center means shorter entry lines, but you should still plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before doors on event nights. When the Michigan Wolverines have a sold-out crowd, add another 15-20 minutes to your buffer. The smaller footprint means you can get from the gate to your seat quickly once you are inside.
Late-Night Exit from Crisler Center
If you took transit to Crisler Center, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (TheRide (AAATA) buses and U-M campus routes serve the athletic campus on State Street) — and screenshot it. Evening events at Crisler Center typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.