Photo by: Rey Del Rio/MSU Athletic Communications
Game Day Information vs. Northwestern
10/4/2018 10:03:00 AM | Football
EAST LANSING, Mich. – No. 20/19 Michigan State (3-1, 1-0 B1G) hosts Northwestern (1-3, 1-1 B1G) on Homecoming Saturday, Oct. 6 at noon in Spartan Stadium.
Below is information regarding parking/tailgating policies for Saturday's game.
-The parking lots will open at 7 a.m.
-Beginning this season, Munn Field is no longer available for parking. In addition, no tailgating on Munn Field is allowed.
-The Meijer Fan Fest has been relocated to Munn Field.
-Cherry Lane is now available for public parking ($30). Entrance to public parking at Cherry Lane can be made at Lot 70 off of Birch Road.
-Other public lots ($20) include:
-Ramp 1 (MSU College of Law ramp, off of Shaw Lane)
-Ramp 5 (Communication Arts & Sciences ramp, near corner of Trowbridge Road and Red Cedar Road)
-Ramp 6 (West Circle Drive)
-Food Safety and Toxicology lot (near the corner of Trowbridge Road and Farm Lane)
Shuttle/Bus: Available from Lot 89 at the corner of Mt. Hope Road and Farm Lane. The shuttle starts two hours before the game and returns for a reasonable amount of time after the game. The cost is $5 per game for a round trip ticket or $35 for a season pass. Season passes can be purchased at Lot 89. Parking in this lot is free. Drops off in the SE corner of the stadium.
Accessible parking: Accessible parking is available in Lot 48 (Natural Resource Building). Enter from Trowbridge extension off of Red Cedar or Farm Lane. Parking in this area is $20, which includes shuttle transport to the northeast corner of Spartan Stadium. The shuttle starts two hours prior to kickoff and returns for a reasonable amount of time after the game. The shuttle bus returning to accessible parking is accessed from the northeast stadium gates.
RV parking: Recreational vehicle parking is available in lot 97 behind the Engineering Research Building (SE of Bouge St. and Woodlot Dr.). Cost is $60 per RV. Charter bus parking is $100.
Public Tickets: $50, $80, $100 sales at Gate H on game day.
Student Tickets: $30, $60, $80 with MSU Student ID, reserved seat outside Student Sections with tickets picked up at Will Call at Gate G (after kick-off, if space remains in the student area, tickets can be exchanged at the Student Guest Services – Gate B).
Ages: EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF AGE MUST HAVE A TICKET
Ticket Issues: Guest Services window West side of stadium between Gates G & H General Ticket Questions: Call 800-GO-STATE (1-800-467-8283) on game day on the west side of Spartan Stadium between gates G and H.
Severe Weather: In case of severe weather, information will be shared with fans over the PA system and on the video boards. In case of evacuation, ushers, police officers and security staff will help direct people to the closest shelter. Sections 1-15 and 105112 will be directed to Wells Hall, while sections 16-30 and 120-127 will be directed to IM West.
Team Shop: Turf field in IM West across from Ticket Office Charging Stations for cell phones: Guest Services between gates G & H
Gates Open: Public gates open 1.5 hours before kickoff – 10:30 a.m.
Student (gate B): 1.5 hours before kickoff – 10:30 a.m.
Huntington Club & suites (gate E): 2 hours before kickoff – 10 a.m.
Team Walk (Kellogg Center to Spartan Stadium): 9:45 a.m.
No Bags, Purses or Diaper Bags: No provisions for checking and/or holding items deemed inappropriate; restricted items may not be left at or around the gates. Items left unattended will be removed and discarded. No seat cushions with pouches or pockets. Fans with necessary medical items should go to gate C or K to be permitted - MEDICAL NEEDS BAG CHECKS signs will be visible.
NOT PERMITTED IN SPARTAN STADIUM: alcohol, seatbacks, cameras or radios larger than 5 ½ x 8 ½ x 2, containers of any kind, cases, video, cameras or binocular cases, noisemakers, flag poles, banners or signs, smoking/tobacco, including vaping, umbrellas, strollers, oversized hats, food or drink (1 sealed bottle of water per fan; maximum – 20 oz.), seat cushions with pouches or pockets, selfie-sticks or tripods, firearms or other weapons.
No Smoking/Tobacco: MSU is a tobacco free campus and the use of tobacco on MSU property is prohibited.
50-50: 4 kiosks; Concourses - West near section 23, East – near section 8, North near section 1, upper West near section 123 & vendors w/vests. Winners will be announced in the fourth quarter, posted on MSUSpartans.com under FANS and on MSU Athletics Twitter.
ATM: Within stadium gates - lower level: behind section 25; outside stadium gates: SW corner of Spartan Stadium by the track, the library and the International Center.
Concessions: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay & Samsung Pay accepted at ALL full-service, permanent stands. Spartan Cash accepted in the south east corner near student seating (Sections 10, 11, 12, 13, 112).
Elevators: Gate F - press and elevator passes; Gate E - suite and club tickets; 1-day pass go to Guest Services.
First Aid: East concourse near section 7; West concourse near section 20; Upper West concourse near section 123.
Guest Services: Outside stadium (west) at Gates G & H. Inside stadium at West concourse opposite section 23. Wristbands for parents to write phone numbers and seat locations for children to wear are available at Guest Services.
Information Kiosks: Located at Gates B, C, D, G, J, K. Lost and Found Items: Gate G – Stadium Staffing room, 1 hour after the game contact MSU Police at 517-355-2222.
Persons with Disabilities or Special Needs: Lot 48 (Natural Resources) shuttle bus drops-off & picks up at north end gates. Ramps are ADA compliant and built to the latest code. Family bathrooms are located on the west side, 5th floor & NW concourse.
Police: East concourse, opposite section 9.
Programs: Available for purchase inside and outside Spartan Stadium.
See Something, Say Something: Text MSUPD to 274637 with message
Spartan Seatbacks: Outside section 22 or call 877.610.4154 before game day. No single game rentals.
Ushers: Available at the entrance to each section.
Varsity S Club Room: Across from Section 25 at ground-level.
Water Fountains: West concourse across from the entrances to sections 23 & 24 in the lower level, South concourse restrooms.
Below is information regarding parking/tailgating policies for Saturday's game.
-The parking lots will open at 7 a.m.
-Beginning this season, Munn Field is no longer available for parking. In addition, no tailgating on Munn Field is allowed.
-The Meijer Fan Fest has been relocated to Munn Field.
-Cherry Lane is now available for public parking ($30). Entrance to public parking at Cherry Lane can be made at Lot 70 off of Birch Road.
-Other public lots ($20) include:
-Ramp 1 (MSU College of Law ramp, off of Shaw Lane)
-Ramp 5 (Communication Arts & Sciences ramp, near corner of Trowbridge Road and Red Cedar Road)
-Ramp 6 (West Circle Drive)
-Food Safety and Toxicology lot (near the corner of Trowbridge Road and Farm Lane)
Shuttle/Bus: Available from Lot 89 at the corner of Mt. Hope Road and Farm Lane. The shuttle starts two hours before the game and returns for a reasonable amount of time after the game. The cost is $5 per game for a round trip ticket or $35 for a season pass. Season passes can be purchased at Lot 89. Parking in this lot is free. Drops off in the SE corner of the stadium.
Accessible parking: Accessible parking is available in Lot 48 (Natural Resource Building). Enter from Trowbridge extension off of Red Cedar or Farm Lane. Parking in this area is $20, which includes shuttle transport to the northeast corner of Spartan Stadium. The shuttle starts two hours prior to kickoff and returns for a reasonable amount of time after the game. The shuttle bus returning to accessible parking is accessed from the northeast stadium gates.
RV parking: Recreational vehicle parking is available in lot 97 behind the Engineering Research Building (SE of Bouge St. and Woodlot Dr.). Cost is $60 per RV. Charter bus parking is $100.
Ticket Information
Public Tickets: $50, $80, $100 sales at Gate H on game day.Student Tickets: $30, $60, $80 with MSU Student ID, reserved seat outside Student Sections with tickets picked up at Will Call at Gate G (after kick-off, if space remains in the student area, tickets can be exchanged at the Student Guest Services – Gate B).
Ages: EVERYONE REGARDLESS OF AGE MUST HAVE A TICKET
Ticket Issues: Guest Services window West side of stadium between Gates G & H General Ticket Questions: Call 800-GO-STATE (1-800-467-8283) on game day on the west side of Spartan Stadium between gates G and H.
General Information
TV: FS1Severe Weather: In case of severe weather, information will be shared with fans over the PA system and on the video boards. In case of evacuation, ushers, police officers and security staff will help direct people to the closest shelter. Sections 1-15 and 105112 will be directed to Wells Hall, while sections 16-30 and 120-127 will be directed to IM West.
Team Shop: Turf field in IM West across from Ticket Office Charging Stations for cell phones: Guest Services between gates G & H
Gates Open: Public gates open 1.5 hours before kickoff – 10:30 a.m.
Student (gate B): 1.5 hours before kickoff – 10:30 a.m.
Huntington Club & suites (gate E): 2 hours before kickoff – 10 a.m.
Team Walk (Kellogg Center to Spartan Stadium): 9:45 a.m.
Stadium Regulations and Other Pertinent Information
No Bags, Purses or Diaper Bags: No provisions for checking and/or holding items deemed inappropriate; restricted items may not be left at or around the gates. Items left unattended will be removed and discarded. No seat cushions with pouches or pockets. Fans with necessary medical items should go to gate C or K to be permitted - MEDICAL NEEDS BAG CHECKS signs will be visible.
NOT PERMITTED IN SPARTAN STADIUM: alcohol, seatbacks, cameras or radios larger than 5 ½ x 8 ½ x 2, containers of any kind, cases, video, cameras or binocular cases, noisemakers, flag poles, banners or signs, smoking/tobacco, including vaping, umbrellas, strollers, oversized hats, food or drink (1 sealed bottle of water per fan; maximum – 20 oz.), seat cushions with pouches or pockets, selfie-sticks or tripods, firearms or other weapons.
No Smoking/Tobacco: MSU is a tobacco free campus and the use of tobacco on MSU property is prohibited.
50-50: 4 kiosks; Concourses - West near section 23, East – near section 8, North near section 1, upper West near section 123 & vendors w/vests. Winners will be announced in the fourth quarter, posted on MSUSpartans.com under FANS and on MSU Athletics Twitter.
ATM: Within stadium gates - lower level: behind section 25; outside stadium gates: SW corner of Spartan Stadium by the track, the library and the International Center.
Concessions: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay & Samsung Pay accepted at ALL full-service, permanent stands. Spartan Cash accepted in the south east corner near student seating (Sections 10, 11, 12, 13, 112).
Elevators: Gate F - press and elevator passes; Gate E - suite and club tickets; 1-day pass go to Guest Services.
First Aid: East concourse near section 7; West concourse near section 20; Upper West concourse near section 123.
Guest Services: Outside stadium (west) at Gates G & H. Inside stadium at West concourse opposite section 23. Wristbands for parents to write phone numbers and seat locations for children to wear are available at Guest Services.
Information Kiosks: Located at Gates B, C, D, G, J, K. Lost and Found Items: Gate G – Stadium Staffing room, 1 hour after the game contact MSU Police at 517-355-2222.
Persons with Disabilities or Special Needs: Lot 48 (Natural Resources) shuttle bus drops-off & picks up at north end gates. Ramps are ADA compliant and built to the latest code. Family bathrooms are located on the west side, 5th floor & NW concourse.
Police: East concourse, opposite section 9.
Programs: Available for purchase inside and outside Spartan Stadium.
See Something, Say Something: Text MSUPD to 274637 with message
Spartan Seatbacks: Outside section 22 or call 877.610.4154 before game day. No single game rentals.
Ushers: Available at the entrance to each section.
Varsity S Club Room: Across from Section 25 at ground-level.
Water Fountains: West concourse across from the entrances to sections 23 & 24 in the lower level, South concourse restrooms.
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