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  • Media Credential Request

  • Welcome to the University of Michigan Online Credential Application for Men’s Basketball. This system is designed to help you request media credentials efficiently and in a timely manner. To request credentials for the 2025-26 Wolverine home games at Crisler Center, please complete all required sections in this system.

    Assigning Individual

    • Credential requests must be submitted by an organization’s assigning authority -- i.e., beat writer, the owner, sports editor, sports director/producer, or photo editor.
    • The assigning individual should submit the request as the “Contact” and list all credentialed staff covering games under “Attendees.”

    Application Process

    • Media outlets may submit only one application at a time.
    • To request additional staff, use the “Add” button after completing the initial application.

    Season Credential

    • Apply only if you plan to attend every home game during the 2025-26 season.
    • The designated “Contact” must upload a passport-style photo (300x400 pixels, max 200 dpi) for each listed “Attendee.”

    Individual Game Credential

    • During the application process, the designated “Contact” must provide the name of each “Attendee.”

    Parking

    • Mobile parking purchase options will be provided after your application is approved

  • Contact Information

  • Requesting Access For:

  • Scouting
    We appreciate your visit to Ann Arbor and want to make your experience as smooth as possible. To ensure proper access and accommodation, please review the following scouting procedures checklist:

    Credential and Parking

    • Scouts must apply for a scouting credential by selecting >> mgoblue.com/media
    • Credentials provide access to designated media areas and allow entry/exit through the Weiser Tunnel (North).
    • Credentials can be picked up at the media/security table located inside the Weiser Tunnel (North) entrance.
    • Once credentials are approved, a parking pass may purchase via the Blue Lot ($20)

    Ticketing

    • Scouts are required to purchase a digital/mobile ticket for Michigan games.
    • Scouts are encouraged to purchase tickets through secondary markets.
    • If a scout purchases tickets separately, we ask that they also obtain credentials to ensure proper access
    • The U-M Ticket Office does reserve a limited allotment of tickets for scouts (while supplies last).
    • When ordering, please indicate that you are purchasing a scouting ticket so the proper seating can be assigned.
    • Questions? Contact Kurt Fairchild at kurtfair@umich.edu
    • Ticket Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Ticket Office Phone: (734) 764-0247

    If you have additional needs, please reach out to:

    • Event Management: Taylor Robbins, tnrobb@umich.edu or (734) 764-7801
    • Athletic Communications: Tom Wywrot, twywrot@umich.edu or (734) 320-1148

  • Credential Pick-up

    • Credentials will NOT be mailed.
    • Credentials can be picked up at Crisler Center’s Weiser Tunnel -- north side, service entrance.
    • Credentials will be made available two hours before tipoff, unless prior arrangements are made.
    • Questions? Contact Brad Hayes at (540) 850-9358 or bhaye@umich.edu

  • Season Credential Request

    To request full-season access credentials for all Michigan home games during the 2025-26 season select “Yes” below Season Credential. For single-game requests, leave Season Credential choice at “No” and proceed to Single Game Requests below.


    PLEASE NOTE: We request that you do not apply for a season credential if you do not plan to attend EVERY home game for the 2025-26 season.  

  • A portrait photo/headshot of the individual will appear on each media credential. Please note that headshots are not needed for photographer or videographer requests.


    PHOTO MUST BE 300x400 pixels and no larger than 200 dpi.


    We will only accept passport-style images with solid light-colored backgrounds (no sunglasses, hats, etc.).


    Upload Headshot: Head and shoulders photograph ONLY. No sunglasses or hats. A headshot of the bearer will appear on each credential. Please upload a photo of this person at the prompt below. IN ORDER FOR YOUR PHOTO TO BE FULLY SUBMITTED YOU MUST HIT ADD IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT HAND CORNER BEFORE SUBMITTING THE CREDENTIAL REQUEST. Please refrain from using special characters when naming headshots.*

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