Elbel Field

  1. August 26, 2024

    Marching band takes possession of new Elbel Field facility

    As the Michigan Marching Band prepares for its upcoming season, it is now rehearsing at its new Elbel Field location at the corner of South Fifth Avenue and Madison Street, a block north of its former location.

  2. December 7, 2023

    Regents approve updated Elbel Field plan, budget

    U-M is proceeding with construction and a revised budget to move and transform its iconic Elbel Field. Regents approved adjustments to the Michigan Marching Band’s new practice field site.

  3. September 21, 2023

    Regents approve updated Central Campus residential plan

    U-M took another step toward developing a new $631 million Central Campus residential complex, as the Board of Regents approved the project and updated construction timeline Sept. 21.

  4. February 16, 2023

    Marching band’s Elbel Field poised for major makeover

    U-M’s iconic Elbel Field will be transformed into one of the country’s best marching band practice facilities after the Board of Regents approved a project design and authorized construction. 

  5. January 31, 2023

    U-M will detail Central Campus housing plans at Feb. 16 meeting

    The Board of Regents will hear about about design concepts for a new Central Campus housing and dining complex at its Feb. 16 meeting, and university officials will discuss objectives for a second phase of the project.

  6. December 8, 2022

    University to add 2,300 beds to Central Campus housing

    U-M will develop its first new Central Campus housing for first-year students in decades by adding a residence hall and dining facility on what is currently Elbel Field. The marching band’s practice facility will move a block north.