Study Says U-M Football Brings $227M in Visitor Spending to Ann Arbor; Programs Elsewhere Generate More For Their Host Cities

Visiting University of Michigan and Exploring Ann Arbor

The University of Michigan is one of the country’s top universities, highly ranked in many areas, and yes – they were the 2023 National Champions in college football as well. Whether you’re visiting the school as parents of a prospective or current student, an alumnus, or simply to explore Ann Arbor, there’s a great deal to see and do. The University’s Central Campus is almost indistinguishable from downtown Ann Arbor. Unlike other colleges, the…

Study Says U-M Football Brings $227M in Visitor Spending to Ann Arbor; Programs Elsewhere Generate More For Their Host Cities

by P.D. Lesko On May 5, 2025, Destination Ann Arbor (the City of Ann Arbor Visitor’s Bureau) released the results of a study the group obtained to gauge the economic impact of Michigan football on the City of Ann Arbor. While the $227 million in outside visitor spending has a positive impact on area, and […]