Michigan State University Athletics
2026 Michigan State Football Credentials
You have reached the media-only site for 2026 Michigan State football information. Please do not make this address public. This site contains links to request Spartan football credentials online, Spartan Stadium access information and Michigan State football media policies.
CLICK FOLLOWING LINK TO REQUEST CREDENTIALS: http://sportssystems.com/michiganstate
MEDIA AND NFL SCOUTS: Please note that 2026 Michigan State football credentials may be requested ONLY online via this page. E-mails or phone calls will not be accepted methods for requesting credentials.
BOWL SCOUTS: Email Maggie Hudson (maggie.hudson@spartanventures.org) directly.
CREDENTIALS: Priority for the issuance of credentials will be given to print/electronic media outlets, radio and television stations which cover MSU football on a regular basis.
Television station crews are limited to three persons (with a limit of two field photo credentials). Only still photographers, camera operators and sideline reporters for “live” TV and radio network coverage are permitted on the field. TV reporters will be assigned seats in the press box.
FREQUENCY INFORMATION: If you are planning to use a wireless device in Spartan Stadium or within 500 yards, you must request a frequency with the MSU Game Day Frequency Coordinator (GDC) by email: gdc@ath.msu.edu. Wireless, or RF based services, include devices where a frequency can be set, such as a wireless microphone, camera or recording device. You do not need to register WiFi or Wireless Ethernet devices but will need to use the provided network and passcode when you arrive on campus.
PARKING: Parking passes are available ($40.00 per game/$280.00 per season for seven games) for games in Spartan Stadium.
PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING PARKING PASS PAYMENT: You will receive a link in your confirmation and approval letters directing you to the “Michigan State Athletic Communications” store in CASHNet. Your credit card or bank account number will be charged immediately after submission.
You can choose to pay for parking immediately after requesting the credential or wait until the single game deadline (see below). Parking payment must be received before the pass is issued. Parking passes are digital and will be sent to the email address provided in your credential application.
If your credential is denied or parking is not available, a refund will be processed.
DEADLINES
The deadline for requesting season working credentials is August 7, 2026.
The deadline for single-game requests will be 5 p.m. on the following days:
September 4 vs. Toledo - deadline is August 20
September 12 vs. Eastern Michigan – deadline is August 27
September 26 vs. Nebraska – deadline is September 10
October 10 vs. Illinois – deadline is September 24
October 17 vs. Northwestern – deadline is October 1
November 14 vs. Washington – deadline is October 29
November 20 vs. Oregon – deadline is November 5
Single-game requests will be evaluated after the deadline for each game.
Parking passes are not guaranteed to be available for applications received after the single-game deadline.
Contact the Michigan State Athletic Communications Office at 517-355-2271 if you have questions.
CLICK LINK TO REQUEST CREDENTIALS: http://sportssystems.com/michiganstate
CLICK FOLLOWING LINK TO REQUEST CREDENTIALS: http://sportssystems.com/michiganstate
MEDIA AND NFL SCOUTS: Please note that 2026 Michigan State football credentials may be requested ONLY online via this page. E-mails or phone calls will not be accepted methods for requesting credentials.
BOWL SCOUTS: Email Maggie Hudson (maggie.hudson@spartanventures.org) directly.
CREDENTIALS: Priority for the issuance of credentials will be given to print/electronic media outlets, radio and television stations which cover MSU football on a regular basis.
Television station crews are limited to three persons (with a limit of two field photo credentials). Only still photographers, camera operators and sideline reporters for “live” TV and radio network coverage are permitted on the field. TV reporters will be assigned seats in the press box.
FREQUENCY INFORMATION: If you are planning to use a wireless device in Spartan Stadium or within 500 yards, you must request a frequency with the MSU Game Day Frequency Coordinator (GDC) by email: gdc@ath.msu.edu. Wireless, or RF based services, include devices where a frequency can be set, such as a wireless microphone, camera or recording device. You do not need to register WiFi or Wireless Ethernet devices but will need to use the provided network and passcode when you arrive on campus.
PARKING: Parking passes are available ($40.00 per game/$280.00 per season for seven games) for games in Spartan Stadium.
PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING PARKING PASS PAYMENT: You will receive a link in your confirmation and approval letters directing you to the “Michigan State Athletic Communications” store in CASHNet. Your credit card or bank account number will be charged immediately after submission.
You can choose to pay for parking immediately after requesting the credential or wait until the single game deadline (see below). Parking payment must be received before the pass is issued. Parking passes are digital and will be sent to the email address provided in your credential application.
If your credential is denied or parking is not available, a refund will be processed.
DEADLINES
The deadline for requesting season working credentials is August 7, 2026.
The deadline for single-game requests will be 5 p.m. on the following days:
September 4 vs. Toledo - deadline is August 20
September 12 vs. Eastern Michigan – deadline is August 27
September 26 vs. Nebraska – deadline is September 10
October 10 vs. Illinois – deadline is September 24
October 17 vs. Northwestern – deadline is October 1
November 14 vs. Washington – deadline is October 29
November 20 vs. Oregon – deadline is November 5
Single-game requests will be evaluated after the deadline for each game.
Parking passes are not guaranteed to be available for applications received after the single-game deadline.
Contact the Michigan State Athletic Communications Office at 517-355-2271 if you have questions.
CLICK LINK TO REQUEST CREDENTIALS: http://sportssystems.com/michiganstate