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05/16 16:08 CDT Michigan beginning alcohol sales at football games following
successful rollouts at its other venues
Michigan beginning alcohol sales at football games following successful
rollouts at its other venues
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) --- Alcohol sales will begin this football season at
Michigan Stadium, following the lead of in-state rival Michigan State and a
trend of booze being made available at college sports venues across the nation.
The Michigan athletic department made the announcement Thursday following
successful rollouts of alcohol sales at its hockey and basketball arenas. The
university's Board of Regents voted to implement a liquor license at the "Big
House" starting with the Aug. 31 opener against Fresno State.
According to a survey by The Associated Press of Power Five conference schools
and Notre Dame, 55 of 69 sold alcohol in the public areas of their stadiums
last season. Michigan State, Kentucky and Stanford began alcohol sales at their
football stadiums in 2023.
Michigan started alcohol sales at Yost Ice Arena and Crisler Center in February
as a trial run for sales at the football stadium. The athletic department said
there were no reported issues related to drunken behavior or medical responses.
Fans will be required to show identification while making a purchase, and each
sale will be limited to two alcoholic beverages per legal-drinking-age person.
The athletic department said alcohol revenue will be used for operational
expenses, and a portion will be directed to the university to help fund campus
research projects.
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