Michigan Stadium To Utilize New Lighting Technology

During the offseason, Michigan Stadium received over $12 million upgrades that included new video boards and a state-of-the-art LED lighting system.

The LED lighting upgrade replaces the previous HID lights at the Big House, which were installed in 2010 after the addition of new towers on the East and West sides of the stadium. Prior to 2010, Michigan utilized temporary lighting set up in the stadium’s concourse.

'Replacing the original lighting system, which had been in place for well over a decade, with the latest LED technology is an important upgrade to Michigan Stadium,' said Paul Dunlop, Associate Athletic Director for Facility Operations at the University of Michigan. The new lighting system will use less energy and provide outstanding light coverage for fans in the stadium and those watching at home on TV.

The new system was custom designed by Musco Lighting and features the company’s TLC for LED® technology, with patented light control capabilities that achieve exceptional uniformity across the field and lower bowl, without creating glare that could negatively impact players and spectators.