The University of Michigan has invested in a new lighting system at the school's historic football stadium that will bring fans exciting new visual experiences.
According to The Michigan Insider, the Big House is being fitted with an upgraded LED system that will allow for color-changing, music-synchronized light shows.
The new system is reportedly also brighter and provides more uniform lighting in addition to being energy efficient, a person with knowledge of the project told The Michigan Insider. The lighting will also be synchronized with the stadium's new scoreboards and sound system.
Musco Sports Lighting, which oversaw a similar project at Comerica Park in Detroit, is leading the project.
The new lighting is in addition to other improvements at the Big House, including:
- $8 million to fund “production room upgrades” inside the Crisler Center. Those facilities serve multiple different athletic venues, including the Crisler Center itself, Michigan Stadium, Yost Ice Arena, field hockey, soccer, indoor track, baseball and softball. The production room is also where Michigan produces content for the Big Ten Network and its digital platforms.
- $12 million to fund a replacement of the Michigan Stadium video boards in the north and south end zones.
- An additional $4 million to fund “permanent safety additions for access” to the new video boards.
- $5 million to be used to replace the audio system at Michigan Stadium. This includes the audio installations in the seating bowl and around the concourse.
- The estimated cost of site work and design fees is $12 million.
