ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan football will not open the 2026 season in Germany for the Western Michigan game.
The Wolverines announced back on July 25, 2025, that they were “in discussions” to move the 2026 opener against the Broncos to Frankfurt, Germany.
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The game would have been played on Aug. 29, 2026, at Deutsche Bank Park. Instead, it will be played in Ann Arbor as scheduled, on Sept. 5, 2026.
“We did a thorough and exhaustive evaluation in relation to playing an international game,” Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel said. “Based on the analysis of all the factors, we felt it was best to keep the game in Ann Arbor as it was originally scheduled for the 2026 season. I want to thank Eintracht Frankfurt and their Stadium Management company for all the work that they did in partnership with our staff to try to make this game a possibility.”
It would have been the first time Michigan has played a game outside North America.
“We have fans and alumni around the globe, and many have expressed excitement about attending a game on foreign soil,” Manuel said. “We remain open to exploring the right opportunities for our teams to play internationally.”
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore is suspended for the first game of the 2026 season due to the punishments handed down by the NCAA for the sign-stealing saga.