Michigan Stadium hosted notable soccer matches over past decade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Michigan Stadium, known primarily for football, has hosted four significant soccer matches since 2014. The inaugural event in 2014 featured Manchester United defeating Real Madrid 3-1, drawing over 109,000 fans. Other matches included Real Madrid versus Chelsea in 2016, Liverpool against Manchester United in 2018, and Barcelona facing Napoli in 2019, each showcasing world-class talent and large crowds. These friendlies highlighted the growing interest in soccer in the region, even as the World Cup was not staged in Ann Arbor.
- •Manchester United beat Real Madrid 3-1 in 2014's inaugural match.
- •Real Madrid edged Chelsea 3-2 in 2016 at Michigan Stadium.
- •Liverpool triumphed 4-1 over Manchester United in 2018.
- •Barcelona defeated Napoli 4-0 in 2019's La Liga-Serie A Cup.
- •All matches recorded over 100,000 attendees.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Remembering soccer matches at Michigan Stadium
"The World Cup is not coming to Ann Arbor, but the Big House has hosted some of the world’s best players before:
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