It’s celebration time for Michigan basketball.
The Wolverines beat Connecticut in the national championship game on Monday to put the cherry on top of the best season in program history. Now they get to reap the rewards.
Michigan is having a parade through Ann Arbor today, Saturday, April 11, which will start at 10 a.m. at the President’s House at 815 S. University Ave. in Ann Arbor and end at Yost Ice Arena.
The celebration will then continue with a ticketed event at Crisler Center, which fans can watch on Big Ten Network starting at 1 p.m.
Here’s what we know about the Michigan basketball celebration on Saturday:
Can you watch Michigan’s national championship celebration on TV?
There’s good news and bad news here.
If you want to watch the parade through Ann Arbor, your best bet might be to look for streams on social media and to watch for clips. We will also be carrying live updates on our website.
If you want to watch the celebration at Crisler Center, you’re in luck. The Big Ten Network is set to carry coverage of the event, even if your cable guide does not show that it is.
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When will Michigan’s national championship parade take place?
The parade through the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11.
The celebration at Crisler Center is set to begin at 1 p.m.
What’s the weather going to be like?
The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny Saturday, April 11, with light winds and highs in the mid to high 50s following a cool morning in the mid-30s.
How to get tickets for the Michigan championship ticketed celebration
As of 1 p.m. Friday, April 10, tickets were still available for the public at MGoBlue.com/Tickets.
How much do tickets cost for the Michigan national championship celebration at Crisler Center?
Student tickets are $20 and grant access to the Maize Rage section.
Otherwise, reserved seats in the lower bowl of Crisler Center cost $75.
Reserved seats in the upper bowl cost $35.
What is the Michigan national championship parade route?
The parade will begin at the President’s House at 815 S. University Ave. in Ann Arbor.
From there, the parade will head down State Street and end at Yost Ice Arena, at 1116 S. State St.
Where should fans go for the Michigan championship parade?
Fans are being told to line South University, outside the President’s House, and to the west of the Student Union, along with the area of State Street stretching to Yost Ice Arena.
For parking, the university directed attendees to use structures around campus and specifically named those on Forest Avenue and Maynard, Thayer and Thompson streets.
When will Ann Arbor streets close for the Michigan championship parade?
Streets will close for the parade route at 8 a.m., according to the university.
Where will the ticketed Michigan national championship celebration be held? What time?
Following the parade, a ticketed celebration will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Crisler Center, 333 E. Stadium Blvd. in Ann Arbor. Doors will open at noon.
The location is next to Michigan Stadium and near the intersection of South Main Street and East Stadium Boulevard.
Free Press reporters Darcie Moran and Nour Rahal contributed to this report.
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