Football July 25, 2025
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan football team is in ongoing discussions with the University of Michigan to open the 2026 season against the Wolverines at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany, on Saturday, Aug. 29. The game would mark the second international game in WMU's history and the first outside of North America.
"It's exciting to be in these advance discussions that present an historic moment not only for our football program, but for Western Michigan University as our national brand continues to grow," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae.