Game Day Information vs. Western Kentucky

EAST LANSING, Mich. – The No. 17/16 Michigan State football team (4-0, 2-0 Big Ten) welcomes Western Kentucky (1-2, 0-0 Conference USA) for Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in Spartan Stadium.

Listed below are policies and information relating to game day. The following information is also available at msuspartans.com/gameday.

In addition, a list of game day answers with frequently asked questions is available online at: https://msuspartans.com/documents/2021/9/30/GDA_WKU_F03.pdf

Homecoming: For a list of Homecoming events on campus, please visit homecoming.msu.edu

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to Spartan Stadium on Saturday. Gates open at 6 p.m.

MASK POLICY
In accordance with Michigan State University health directives, the following COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place for fans attending football games in Spartan Stadium:

All individuals are required to wear masks indoors in all Michigan State campus buildings. With this policy in place, face coverings must be worn by everyone in attendance when in an indoor area of Spartan Stadium, unless actively eating or drinking.
The indoor face covering requirement includes, but is not limited to, the concourse of Spartan Stadium, restrooms, elevators, indoor suite and club areas and the press box.
Face coverings will not be required but are encouraged in the outdoor seating bowl of Spartan Stadium.
For the safety of guests and staff, working staff will be required to wear a mask in all indoor areas of Spartan Stadium.

PARKING | Parking Map
MSU has abundant parking available on football game days. The university provides a variety of parking options designed to enhance your game day experience. All parking locations will be open at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

-Cherry Lane is 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)

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. Cost is $60 per RV. Charter bus parking is $100.

Shuttle parking
Shuttle bus service is available from Lot 89 at the corner of Mt. Hope Road and Farm Lane. The shuttle starts two hours prior to kickoff and returns for a reasonable amount of time after the game. The cost is $5 per game for a round trip ticket or $30 for a season pass. Parking is free. Masks are required on the shuttle bus.

TRAFFIC INFORMATION
For up-to-date parking and traffic information, please follow the official Michigan State University Police Department on Twitter at @msupolice.

Game day traffic information is also available on WJR-AM (760) and WMMQ-FM (94.9).

Please note that the eastbound I-496 to northbound US-127 ramp is closed for construction. In addition, the westbound Trowbridge Road to northbound US-127 ramp is also closed for construction. Please follow the detour signs.

MOBILE APP
Michigan State Athletics, in partnership with SIDEARM Sports, has upgraded its mobile app for the upcoming 2021-22 sports calendar.

The official Michigan State Athletics app ("Michigan State Spartans") is available to download for free at the Apple App Store or Google Play.

New features on the app include a special football game day section, with information on parking and tailgating, a free game day program, live audio, team rosters and more. Fans sitting in the Sideline Club at Spartan Stadium will also have the ability to purchase concessions directly on the app and have them delivered to their seats. To access the football game day section, click on the three lines in the upper-left corner of the app for the navigation menu.

TAILGATING
MSU welcomes thousands of football fans to East Lansing and Spartan Stadium every football game day. The lots for Saturday will open at 1 p.m. MSU understands that tailgating is an important component of game day activities and wants to insure that you have a safe and enjoyable experience. If your plans include tailgating in one of the designated parking areas on the MSU campus, please adhere to the following rules:

No couches or upholstered furniture.
No kegs or other common source containers.
No drinking game structures and/or paraphernalia.
No trailers of any type including pig roasters.
Oversized trucks must park in RV parking.
Trash shall be disposed of in available receptacles.
No tents larger than 10' x 10'.
No tobacco products can be used on campus at any time

The MSU Police Department and assisting agencies perform regular patrols of designated parking areas to respond to emergencies and enforce state statutes and university ordinances.

NO-BAG POLICY
Michigan State has a no-bag policy for athletic events, including Spartan Stadium. Fans are allowed to bring in one sealed bottle of water per fan (maximum 20 oz.).

MEIJER FAN FEST
Meijer Fan Fest, located at Munn Field, opens three hours before kick-off every home football game (Saturday, Oct. 2: 4:30 p.m.). Meijer Fan Fest includes a football toss, photo opportunities with the 6 foot tall Spartan letters, giant inflatable Sparty, a fan prep station, the live broadcast of the WJR pregame show, food sampling from various partners, ice cream from the MSU Dairy Store and other giveaways. Click here for more information: https://msuspartans.com/sports/2021/8/30/meijer-fan-fest.aspx

GENERAL INFORMATION
TV: Big Ten Network

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 105-112 will be directed to Wells Hall, while sections 16-30 and 120-127 will be directed to IM West.

Charging Stations for cell phones: Guest Services between gates G & H

Team Shop: Turf field in IM West across from Ticket Office

Gates Open: Public gates open 1.5 hours before kickoff – 6 p.m.

Student (gate B): 1.5 hours before kickoff – 6 p.m.

Huntington Club & suites (gate E): 2 hours before kickoff – 5:30 p.m.

Team Walk (Kellogg Center to Spartan Stadium): 5:20 p.m.

The health and safety of Spartan fans remains the top priority for Michigan State Athletics. For the most up-to-date information, please visit msuspartans.com.

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