For the second time in a little more than two years, the University of Michigan will be celebrating a national championship through the streets of Ann Arbor.
This time it’s the basketball team that will be in the spotlight, celebrating Monday’s national title game victory over UConn in the NCAA Tournament, 820 days after Michigan football took home the championship in the College Football Playoff.
The festivities kick off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 11 with a parade through Michigan’s campus, starting at the President’s House at 815 S. University Ave. in Ann Arbor and ending at Yost Ice Arena.
And then the real party begins.
Michigan will honor the 2026 title winning basketball team with a celebration at Crisler Center set to begin at 1 p.m., where you will need to purchase a ticket to get in.
But if you can’t make it to Crisler Center for the big party, you can still tune in to Big Ten Network, which will be carrying the event.
Here’s what we know about the Michigan basketball celebration on Saturday:
How to watch Michigan’s national championship celebration
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.
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.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Will Michigan basketball championship celebration tomorrow be on TV?
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