Community input sought on possible alcohol sales at athletic venues

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The University of Michigan welcomes community input prior to seeking approval from the Board of Regents to consider selling alcohol at certain athletic venues on campus.

An online survey will be available through Oct. 6 and is open to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, alumni and retirees. Respondents must log in with their U-M user name and password.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill in July lifting Michigan’s ban on alcohol sales at public university stadiums and sports arenas.​ The bill, which took effect immediately, allows universities to individually determine if they wish to sell alcohol at home sporting events.

U-M’s proposal would be to sell alcohol at varsity sporting events hosted in Yost Ice Arena, Crisler Center and Michigan Stadium beginning as early as January 2024.

University officials are still considering the various ways to use revenue from the sale of alcohol.

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