GET READY, ANN ARBOR — PROFESSIONAL ARENA FOOTBALL HAS ARRIVED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ann Arbor, MI — The wait is over. This spring, fast-paced, hard-hitting arena football makes its debut in Ann Arbor as the Michigan Raptors, the city’s newest professional football organization, prepare to take the field.

The Raptors will kick off their inaugural action with a highly anticipated pre-season showdown on March 28th at the Wide World Sports Center. The matchup features a major test right out of the gate, as the Raptors face off against the 2025 undefeated Detroit Bandits—setting the stage for an electric night of football.

GAME DAY DETAILS

  • Matchup: Michigan Raptors vs. Detroit Bandits

  • Date: March 28, 2026

  • Location: Wide World Sports Center (Ann Arbor, MI) - 2140 Oak Valley Dr. 

  • Doors Open: 6:30 PM

  • Kickoff: 7:00 PM

  • Tickets: $15

Fans can secure their seats now by visiting www.miraptors.com

A NEW ERA OF FOOTBALL IN ANN ARBOR

The Michigan Raptors bring a new level of intensity, entertainment, and community pride to Ann Arbor. Built on a culture of grit, speed, and relentless energy, the Raptors are ready to give fans a team they can rally behind all season long.

From bone-crushing hits to highlight-reel touchdowns, arena football delivers nonstop action—and the Raptors are ready to make their mark from day one.

FOLLOW THE JOURNEY — “RAPTORS UNEARTHED”

Fans can get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the team by tuning into the official YouTube docuseries:

“Raptors Unearthed”

Follow the team’s journey from formation to kickoff and beyond.
👉 Be sure to subscribe on YouTube and stay locked in as the season unfolds.

STAY CONNECTED

Keep up with everything Michigan Raptors:

  • Game updates

  • Player highlights

  • Exclusive content

  • Community events

Follow the Raptors across all social media platforms and be part of the movement as Ann Arbor embraces its newest professional team.

THE HUNT BEGINS

March 28th marks more than just a game—it’s the beginning of something bigger. A new team. A new tradition. A new era of football in Ann Arbor.

Get loud. Get ready. It’s time to HUNT.

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Michigan Raptors Football
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