Michigan Basketball Celebrates National Championship

Parade and arena celebration events planned for Ann Arbor fans

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:25am

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A cubist-style painting featuring fragmented, overlapping geometric shapes in shades of maize and blue, capturing the energy and excitement of a basketball celebration.The University of Michigan's national championship celebration will bring the community together to honor the team's historic achievement.Ann Arbor Today

The University of Michigan men's basketball team will be honored with a championship parade and celebration event in Ann Arbor on Saturday. The parade through Central Campus begins at 10 a.m., followed by a ticketed celebration at the Crisler Center arena at 1 p.m. The events will allow fans to commemorate the team's national title victory.

Why it matters

Michigan's basketball championship is a major source of pride for the university and the city of Ann Arbor. These celebratory events will bring the community together to recognize the team's historic accomplishment and provide an opportunity for fans to show their support.

The details

The parade will start at 10 a.m. in front of the university president's house, head west on South University Avenue, turn left onto South State Street, and end at Yost Ice Arena. Streets around the parade route will close at 8 a.m. The championship celebration at the Crisler Center begins at 1 p.m., with tickets priced at $30 for the upper bowl, $75 for the lower bowl, and $20 for students. Doors open at noon, and the event will also be televised on the Big Ten Network.

  • The parade begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • The championship celebration at the Crisler Center starts at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2026.

The players

University of Michigan

The public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, whose men's basketball team won the national championship.

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What they’re saying

“This is a momentous occasion for our university and our community. We're thrilled to be able to celebrate the team's historic achievement with our loyal fans.”

— Mark Schlissel, President, University of Michigan

What’s next

Tickets for the championship celebration at the Crisler Center are available now at MGoBlue.com/tickets.

The takeaway

The University of Michigan's national championship in men's basketball has generated immense pride and excitement throughout Ann Arbor. These celebratory events will allow the community to come together and honor the team's remarkable accomplishment.