Football Season Ticket Renewal Application - Deadline April 30

Submitted by umbig11 on

Friendly reminder. Today is the last day for season ticket holders to renew. In addition, single game tickets will go on sale May 8 and May 11 for Michigan Alumni. Lifetime members can purchase May 8th and the rest May 11th.

umbig11

April 30th, 2015 at 8:43 AM ^

If you are an active member you should have received an email. In the email there is a section titled "Football Saturdays." That explains the program and process. If you can't find it leave me an email address and I will send it to you. 

PeterKlima

April 30th, 2015 at 10:49 AM ^

Thanks agin! I found the email. It could have used "football Saturdays" in the subject line. I get so many darn emails from them. Anyway, season tix renewed and going to do some shopping on May 8 too! Can't wait!!




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wile_e8

April 30th, 2015 at 1:44 PM ^

Has there been anything on away tickets? I've been considering a trip to the Utah game and have been scanning for any information about that, but I might have missed it. IIRC they've had offers in the past, have I missed any this year?

umbig11

April 30th, 2015 at 4:27 PM ^

Offers for away games will be in mid June to early July. I would not count on Utah being on that list of available games. 

May 4, 2015 - New Football Season Ticket offers to eligible donors who have joined the interest list

June 16, 2015 - Ticket Pack on-sale begins; 

(multi-day on-sale with Donors to Michigan Athletics receiving priority access)

July 7, 2015 - Single Game Ticket on-sale begins

(multi-day on-sale with Donors to Michigan Athletics receiving priority access)

Single game tickets:

• Tuesday, July 7 -- Donors with 500 or more priority points

• Wednesday, July 8 -- Donors with 250 or more priority points

• Thursday, July 9 -- Donors with 1 or more priority point

• Friday, July 10 -- Digital community

• Saturday, July 11 -- General public

umbig11

May 1st, 2015 at 8:06 AM ^

You needed 750 points to be offered tickets to the Utah game this year. They are very unlikely to open this game up to the public.
Percentile Priority Points
Top 100 5,496.66
1% 4,422.85
5% 541.65
10% 300.52
25%. 125
50% 68.39
75% 38.25
*as of June 30, 2014

2Blue4You

April 30th, 2015 at 8:41 AM ^

On sale for Alumni or Alumni Association members?  I am all about buying up some more tickets to home games.  Also, looking for Maryland tickets.  

MaizieGoBlue

April 30th, 2015 at 9:38 AM ^

Does anyone have the option to buy Utah tickets that doesn't plan on using them? I want to make the trip, but my point level was too low to be offered tickets.

WestQuad

April 30th, 2015 at 12:09 PM ^

So there is a waitlist now right?   I keep getting emails telling me I can get tickets, but it seems like it is just a $150 donation to the athletic department.  I wouldn't necessarily mind giving a donation, but it would be cool if they were up front about it.  Seems like a bait and switch.

HenneGivenSunday

April 30th, 2015 at 3:11 PM ^

I'm beginning to think umbig11 might be a friendly member of the athletic department... If not, you should be our unofficial rep with all of these wonderful reminders and factoids. Always appreciated.




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crg

April 30th, 2015 at 4:34 PM ^

I also received the invitation to join the season ticket "interest list" and decided to pursue it.  I registered and paid/donated the minimum $150 to get my name there.  From what I saw, I assume that the tickets are distributed based upon the number of "Priority Points" a member has.  I am an alumnus, so I should have at least 20 points per the site (does the $150 count towards that also?) - here is the question:  does the time being on the list matter at all or just the points?  If I decide not contribute any more donations and patiently wait my turn, will I always be leap-frogged by others who contribute more money, regardless of affiliation with UM or how long I have been waiting?

Thanks for any clarification you can offer!

 

umbig11

April 30th, 2015 at 4:44 PM ^

Yes, your $150 donation counts. As a matter of fact, today was the last day to join the season ticket interest list for this season (2015 tickets). Your $150 donation is equal to 1.5 points and with your Alumni status you are at 21.5 points. Your time on the waitlist does not matter. You will always be ranked by your points. Therefore, if the cutoff is 22 points you will not be offered tickets. A donation of $500 gets you on the list for 4 season tickets and that is almost guarnteed that you will be offered. Of course, you don't have to buy all 4. Hope this helps.

ShadowStorm33

April 30th, 2015 at 6:51 PM ^

How does that work that $500 almost guarantees you'll be offered? Are there two different lists? I guess I'm confused that a non-alum with a $500 donation (5 points) would be higher than an alum with a $150 donation (21 points) when both are going for just two tickets...

umbig11

April 30th, 2015 at 7:22 PM ^

Those that donate more than the entry level of $150 (1.5 points) are automatically moving ahead of those that pay the minimum. For example, if you donate $500 (5 points) you are 3.5 pts  ahead of the minimum contributors. The person earlier with 21.5 points is actually in really good shape to get offered tickets. The cutoff has not been determined yet. Renewals need to be counted and then priority point system kicks in.

Donors to Michigan Athletics who give $150 or more have the first opportunity to purchase any available season tickets to Michigan football.

The deadline to donate for the 2015 football season is April 30, 2015.

Football season tickets are based upon availability and will be allocated based according to priority points. While season tickets are not guaranteed, we will make every effort to offer all donors making the interest list donation season tickets for the 2015 season.

Donors who give $150 or more to the Michigan Athletics Annual Fund have the opportunity to purchase two (2) season tickets. Donors who give $500 or more are eligible to be offered four (4) season tickets.

New season ticket holders will NOT pay a Preferred Seat Donation (PSD) in their first year. When you renew your season tickets in your second year, you will pay the PSD for your respective PSD tier.

To join the Football Season Ticket Interest List, follow the link below and sign-in or create a new account and you will be directed to make a donation of $150 or more to the Michigan Athletics annual fund. By making this tax-deductible gift to support Michigan Athletics, you help provide more than 900 student-athletes with the opportunity to be the Leaders and Best in Every Way. Thank You!

crg

May 1st, 2015 at 2:42 PM ^

So, whenever the decision is made on the cut-off point value (will this be in days/weeks/months?), should I expect an email notification or should I check on the mgoblue site regularly?

Also, the site states that the "Preferred Seat Donation" is waived for first time buyers - can you elaborate on what this is?  What is the need/benefit of the PSD if I already have a sufficient # of priority to points to pruchase tickets?

Thanks, again!

MaizieGoBlue

April 30th, 2015 at 6:25 PM ^

I'm in the middle of a renewal nightmare. I alwaya split my order of 4 tix between 2 credit cards. I went to renew today, and I added 2 to my cart, checked out, all good. then I went back in to buy the other 2, and the website says my renewal is complete, and won't let me add my other 2 tickets. anyone have this issue before? am I screwed because I can't complete my order tonight? i tried calling the ticket office, but they don't have anyone working late on renewal deadline day.

rob f

May 1st, 2015 at 5:34 AM ^

Posting, though, primarily for the purpose of marking this thread for myself for future reference. Easier than a search in the short-term.

rob f

May 1st, 2015 at 5:34 AM ^

Posting, though, primarily for the purpose of marking this thread for myself for future reference. Easier than a search in the short-term.

Rodriguesqe

May 3rd, 2015 at 7:15 PM ^

Any guess when the email should come out tomorrow? Sort of juiced for this. Love the idea of getting back to A2 for some games.