Pioneer High School Driving Directions for Michigan Football Parking

Pioneer High School is one of the most popular Michigan Football and concert parking and tailgating locations in Ann Arbor. Because of its proximity to Michigan Stadium and the volume of Michigan Stadium event traffic, guests should plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and review their route before leaving for the lot.

Traffic entering and leaving Pioneer High School can be very heavy on University of Michigan football game days, for Michigan Stadium concerts, and special events. On busy dates, wait times can exceed one hour or more before and after the game, so arriving early is strongly recommended.

Directions to Pioneer High School

Pioneer High School parking is accessed most commonly from Ann Arbor-Saline Road, which becomes South Main Street as you approach the stadium area. In most cases, drivers should expect to approach the lot from the south and continue north on South Main Street, with the entrances to Pioneer parking on the left.

From the North

1. Take US-23 South to I-94 West.
2. Take the Ann Arbor-Saline Road exit, Exit 175.
3. Turn north onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road.
4. Continue as Ann Arbor-Saline Road becomes South Main Street.
5. Follow South Main Street north. Pioneer High School parking will be on the left.

From the South

1. Take US-23 North or M-27 North to I-94.
2. Take I-94 toward Ann Arbor.
3. Exit at Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Exit 175.
4. Turn north onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road.
5. Continue as Ann Arbor-Saline Road becomes South Main Street.
6. Follow South Main Street north. Pioneer High School parking will be on the left.

From the East

1. Take I-94 West to Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Exit 175.
2. Turn north onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road.
3. Continue as the road becomes South Main Street.
4. Follow South Main Street north. Pioneer High School parking will be on the left.

From the West

1. Take I-94 East to Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Exit 175.
2. Turn north onto Ann Arbor-Saline Road.
3. Continue as the road becomes South Main Street.
4. Follow South Main Street north. Pioneer High School parking will be on the left.

Game Day Travel Tips

• Leave extra time for arrival and departure.
• Expect heavy traffic near Michigan Stadium and South Main Street.
• Review your route before leaving for Ann Arbor.
• Follow police, traffic control staff, and parking attendants as conditions change.
• Have your parking pass or QR code ready before you reach the lot entrance.

Reserve Pioneer High School Parking

Pioneer High School remains one of the best-known and most in-demand Michigan Football and concert parking locations in Ann Arbor. If you plan to park at Pioneer for a University of Michigan football game, reserving in advance and arriving prepared will help make your game day experience smoother from the moment you enter the city.

Reserve Pioneer High School parking here.