Michigan football will be holding its annual spring game on Saturday, but unless you’re at the stadium, it’ll be a while before you get to see it.
As previously announced, there will be no live broadcast of Michigan’s annual Maize vs. Blue spring game kicking off at noon, but the game is set to air on tape delay on Sunday, April 27 at 11 a.m. on the Big Ten Network. Those who wish to watch the game live can attend the game for free at Michigan Stadium.
There’s a strategic reason for the Wolverines to wait to broadcast their spring game, and it has to do with the spring transfer window ending on April 25. Since Michigan’s coaching staff doesn’t want other schools poaching the program’s best players, Michigan is waiting for the transfer window to close before broadcasting their spring game.
Other programs like Texas, USC, Florida State and Michigan State have outright cancelled their spring games this season, though all for different reasons. Michigan fans will at least get to see their team go through their annual tradition, but they’ll have to wait until the following weekend if they want to catch the game on TV.
What time does the Michigan spring game start?
Date: Saturday, April 19.
Time: Noon.
Location: Michigan Stadium (free admission).
What channel is the Michigan spring game on?
Channel: Big Ten Network (tape delay).
Time: Sunday, April 27, 11 a.m. ET.
Streaming: Fubo (Free trial).
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: How to watch the Michigan spring football game
Michigan football will be holding its annual spring game on Saturday, but unless you’re at the stadium, it’ll be a while before you get to see it.
As previously announced, there will be no live broadcast of Michigan’s annual Maize vs. Blue spring game kicking off at noon, but the game is set to air on tape delay on Sunday, April 27 at 11 a.m. on the Big Ten Network. Those who wish to watch the game live can attend the game for free at Michigan Stadium.
There’s a strategic reason for the Wolverines to wait to broadcast their spring game, and it has to do with the spring transfer window ending on April 25. Since Michigan’s coaching staff doesn’t want other schools poaching the program’s best players, Michigan is waiting for the transfer window to close before broadcasting their spring game.
Other programs like Texas, USC, Florida State and Michigan State have outright cancelled their spring games this season, though all for different reasons. Michigan fans will at least get to see their team go through their annual tradition, but they’ll have to wait until the following weekend if they want to catch the game on TV.
What time does the Michigan spring game start?
Date: Saturday, April 19.
Time: Noon.
Location: Michigan Stadium (free admission).
What channel is the Michigan spring game on?
Channel: Big Ten Network (tape delay).
Time: Sunday, April 27, 11 a.m. ET.
Streaming: Fubo (Free trial).
We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
You can reach Christian at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: How to watch the Michigan spring football game
