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Pioneer High School Reserved Parking & Tailgating!

University of Michigan football parking and tailgating at Pioneer High School is one of the most popular options in Ann Arbor. With University of Michigan Stadium (the Big House) just a short walk away, Michigan football parking at Pioneer High School offers a memorable game day parking and tailgating experience. 

Parking Reservations - General Auto: With a Park N Party "General Auto" parking reservation at Pioneer High School, you must enter the Lot through either Gates 2 or 5 (both off South Main Street), or Gate 8 (off South 7th Street).  General Auto Parking is located in either of Zones A, B, C, H, and I.  For directions to Pioneer High School, click here.

When parking at Pioneer High School for a University of Michigan football game, you aren't reserving a specific spot in a specific Zone. Based upon availability, when you arrive you'll be directed by an attendant to a parking space.  If you want to park and tailgate next to a friend, your best option is to arrive together.  The Pioneer High School Lot opens at 6 a.m. for Noon and afternoon games.  Night games, the Lot opens at Noon.

Parking Reservations - Preferred Auto: With a Park N Party "Preferred Auto" parking reservation at PHS, you enjoy a number of benefits, including: a dedicated entrance, Gate 3, off South Main Street; guaranteed asphalt parking; your parking spot will be in either Zone E or G; a dedicated group of port-a-potties.  Lot opens at 6 a.m. for Noon and afternoon games.  Night games, Lot opens at Noon.  For directions to Pioneer High School, click here.

Important Note:  For entry to Pioneer High School University of Michigan football parking, you MUST display your Park N Party reservation QR code for scanning.  The QR code MUST be presented via a printed Park N Party Parking Pass.   

Important Notice About Tents:  At Pioneer High School, you are permitted to setup ONE 10' x 10' pop-up tent immediately behind or in front of your vehicle, as space allows.  At all times, your tailgate must remain within the footprint of your Pioneer High School parking space (approximately 10' wide x 20' long).  Tents may not be permitted in certain areas or under certain conditions.

Not Permitted:  A Pioneer High School "General Auto" or "Preferred Auto" parking reservation does not permit RVs, Trailers, Passenger Vans, Limos, Buses, or vehicles longer than 20' to park.  Every reserved spot MUST be occupied by a vehicle.  You cannot reserve multiple Pioneer High School parking spots then use one (or several) to park and the other (others) to tailgate.  To review all Pioneer High School Michigan football parking and tailgating rules, click here. 

You will be turned away at the Gate if you arrive in a prohibited vehicle type, no refund will be provided.

Special Instructions:

• See Pioneer Tailgate Rules, click here.
• No Vehicle longer than an 20' (See prohibited vehicles above)
• Side by Side Parking is not guaranteed.
• Tailgating is permitted immediate around vehicle.
• No gas powered generators.
• No RVs or Campers are permitted.
• Grills are allowed outside of tent. 
• You will be turned away at the Gate for improper vehicle type.  No refunds.
• Pets MUST be leashed and supervised at all times.
• Printed Parking Pass with QR Code Required
• Duplicate QR Codes are prohibited.

*All sales are final.  Once reservation fees have been charged there are no refunds, transfers, or cancellations.