Michigan State Athletics Set to Host Spartan Football Kickoff on Saturday, April 15
3/30/2023 1:30:00 PM | Football
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State Athletics will welcome fans to Spartan Stadium on Saturday, April 15 when it hosts the Spartan Football Kickoff at 2 p.m. Admission is free and the stadium gates (Gates B, C, D, J, K) will open at 12:30 p.m.
The Spartan Football Kickoff will mark the 15th and final spring football practice and will give fans a first-hand glimpse at the 2023 Spartans. The event format will be a 15-period practice featuring individual and group drills during the first half and live scrimmage periods during the second half.
More information on the Spartan Football Kickoff is listed below:
PARKING INFORMATION:
Parking is free on campus (Lots 79, 63, 126, Ramp 7; Lot 62 has been reserved for accessible parking).
PROMOTIONS:
MSU Athletics will have several free promotions throughout Spartan Stadium as part of the Spartan Football Kickoff. Fans will have a chance to visit the playing field, take photos wearing a Spartan helmet, shoulder pads and jersey, and take pictures with MSU trophies. There will also be games on the concourse in addition to a face painting station.
Fans can also stop by the Sparty's Locker Room locations on the Spartan Stadium concourse (west side, gates C & K) to check out the selection of old game-used Michigan State Football jerseys on sale ($125).
DONATIONS:
In support and partnership with Cristo Rey Community Center, personal and baby care donated items will be accepted at all MSU Athletics events from April 14-16, including the Spartan Football Kickoff on April 15. Cristo Rey is a partner organization of the Izzo Legacy 5K Run/Walk/Roll.
OTHER SPARTAN ATHLETIC EVENTS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 15:
• The Izzo Legacy Run/Walk/Roll will also be taking place on campus beginning at 8:45 a.m. For more information, please visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/EastLansing/TheIzzo
• The Spartan softball team will be hosting Minnesota at Secchia Stadium at 1 p.m. Tickets are available from $3-$5.
• The Spartan baseball team will be hosting Western Illinois in a doubleheader at McLane Stadium beginning at 11:35 a.m. Game two will begin at 3:35 p.m. Tickets are available from $3-$5.
• The rowing team hosts the Spartan Invitational at 8:30 a.m. at Lake Ovid in Sleepy Hollow State Park.
• In addition to "Spartan Saturday" on April 15, the following Spartan home events will take place over the weekend:
A limited number of press box seats – priced at $90 each – remain on sale for the spring game. (Note: Minimum age requirement is 12 for press box admission; deadline is Friday, April 14 at noon.) It marks the 14th year that fans have had an opportunity to purchase press box seats and enjoy the same view as the media that cover Spartan football. Proceeds from the sale of press box seats will benefit the George Webster Scholarship Fund. Fans may order press box seats online at msuspartans.com by clicking on the "Purchase Tickets" link under the "Tickets" tab. | Order tickets at msuspartans.com/tickets
ADDITIONAL SPARTAN FOOTBALL KICKOFF NOTES:
• Fans are allowed to bring clear bags into Spartan Stadium. In accordance with Michigan State Athletics security guidelines, the only bags, packages or containers permitted to be carried by fans as they enter the stadium are the following:
• Those individuals with true medical needs can enter any gate on game day (B, C, D, J, K). Individuals entering may bring the medical items in any bag; those bags will be searched and tagged by an MSU Police Officer. The officer working that gate has the final determination if that item is a true medical need.
• Fans are reminded that the "open container" ordinance will be enforced on campus and in parking lots for the spring football game.
BROADCAST INFORMATION:
The Spartan Football Kickoff will be broadcast tape-delayed on the Big Ten Network at 4 p.m. Matt Schumacker (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst) and Darien Harris (sidelines) will be on the call. BTN+ will stream the Spartan Football Kickoff live beginning at 2 p.m. | Link to watch live on BTN+
In addition, the Spartan Media Network will broadcast the spring game to several radio affiliates around the state as well as online at msuspartans.com and the Michigan State Spartans official app. George Blaha (play-by-play), Jason Strayhorn (analyst) and Jehuu Caulcrick (sidelines) will be on the call for the radio broadcast. The broadcast begins with the Mel Tucker pregame show at 1:30 p.m. | Link to listen live on msuspartans.com
The spring game radio affiliates are: Alma (WFYC 1280 AM); Detroit (WJR 760 AM); Flint (WWCK 1570 AM/107.3 FM); Grand Haven/Muskegon (WGHN 92.1 FM); Grand Rapids (WBFX 101.3 FM); Gwinn (Fox Sports 99.9 FM); Hastings (WBCH 100.1 FM); Jackson (101.9 FM); Lansing (WMMQ 94.9 FM)/WJIM 1240 AM); Marquette (Fox Sports 105.1 FM); Ontonagon (WUPY 101.1 FM); and Traverse City (WCCW 1310 AM).
The Spartan Football Kickoff will also be broadcast on Sirius/XM Big Ten Channel 372.
The Spartan Football Kickoff will mark the 15th and final spring football practice and will give fans a first-hand glimpse at the 2023 Spartans. The event format will be a 15-period practice featuring individual and group drills during the first half and live scrimmage periods during the second half.
More information on the Spartan Football Kickoff is listed below:
PARKING INFORMATION:
Parking is free on campus (Lots 79, 63, 126, Ramp 7; Lot 62 has been reserved for accessible parking).
PROMOTIONS:
MSU Athletics will have several free promotions throughout Spartan Stadium as part of the Spartan Football Kickoff. Fans will have a chance to visit the playing field, take photos wearing a Spartan helmet, shoulder pads and jersey, and take pictures with MSU trophies. There will also be games on the concourse in addition to a face painting station.
Fans can also stop by the Sparty's Locker Room locations on the Spartan Stadium concourse (west side, gates C & K) to check out the selection of old game-used Michigan State Football jerseys on sale ($125).
DONATIONS:
In support and partnership with Cristo Rey Community Center, personal and baby care donated items will be accepted at all MSU Athletics events from April 14-16, including the Spartan Football Kickoff on April 15. Cristo Rey is a partner organization of the Izzo Legacy 5K Run/Walk/Roll.
OTHER SPARTAN ATHLETIC EVENTS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 15:
• The Izzo Legacy Run/Walk/Roll will also be taking place on campus beginning at 8:45 a.m. For more information, please visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/EastLansing/TheIzzo
• The Spartan softball team will be hosting Minnesota at Secchia Stadium at 1 p.m. Tickets are available from $3-$5.
• The Spartan baseball team will be hosting Western Illinois in a doubleheader at McLane Stadium beginning at 11:35 a.m. Game two will begin at 3:35 p.m. Tickets are available from $3-$5.
• The rowing team hosts the Spartan Invitational at 8:30 a.m. at Lake Ovid in Sleepy Hollow State Park.
• In addition to "Spartan Saturday" on April 15, the following Spartan home events will take place over the weekend:
- Women's Tennis (Friday, April 14 vs. Ohio State at 5 p.m.; Sunday, April 16 vs. Penn State at 11 a.m.) – MSU Outdoor Tennis Center
- Baseball vs. Western Illinois (Friday, April 14 at 6:05 p.m.) – McLane Baseball Stadium
- Softball vs. Minnesota (Friday, April 14 at 5 p.m.; Sunday, April 16 at 12 p.m.) – Secchia Stadium
A limited number of press box seats – priced at $90 each – remain on sale for the spring game. (Note: Minimum age requirement is 12 for press box admission; deadline is Friday, April 14 at noon.) It marks the 14th year that fans have had an opportunity to purchase press box seats and enjoy the same view as the media that cover Spartan football. Proceeds from the sale of press box seats will benefit the George Webster Scholarship Fund. Fans may order press box seats online at msuspartans.com by clicking on the "Purchase Tickets" link under the "Tickets" tab. | Order tickets at msuspartans.com/tickets
ADDITIONAL SPARTAN FOOTBALL KICKOFF NOTES:
• Fans are allowed to bring clear bags into Spartan Stadium. In accordance with Michigan State Athletics security guidelines, the only bags, packages or containers permitted to be carried by fans as they enter the stadium are the following:
- Bag that is clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and does not exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
- Small clutch bag, camera and binocular cases, not exceeding 4.5" x 6.5", with or without a handle or strap
• Those individuals with true medical needs can enter any gate on game day (B, C, D, J, K). Individuals entering may bring the medical items in any bag; those bags will be searched and tagged by an MSU Police Officer. The officer working that gate has the final determination if that item is a true medical need.
• Fans are reminded that the "open container" ordinance will be enforced on campus and in parking lots for the spring football game.
BROADCAST INFORMATION:
The Spartan Football Kickoff will be broadcast tape-delayed on the Big Ten Network at 4 p.m. Matt Schumacker (play-by-play), Anthony Herron (analyst) and Darien Harris (sidelines) will be on the call. BTN+ will stream the Spartan Football Kickoff live beginning at 2 p.m. | Link to watch live on BTN+
In addition, the Spartan Media Network will broadcast the spring game to several radio affiliates around the state as well as online at msuspartans.com and the Michigan State Spartans official app. George Blaha (play-by-play), Jason Strayhorn (analyst) and Jehuu Caulcrick (sidelines) will be on the call for the radio broadcast. The broadcast begins with the Mel Tucker pregame show at 1:30 p.m. | Link to listen live on msuspartans.com
The spring game radio affiliates are: Alma (WFYC 1280 AM); Detroit (WJR 760 AM); Flint (WWCK 1570 AM/107.3 FM); Grand Haven/Muskegon (WGHN 92.1 FM); Grand Rapids (WBFX 101.3 FM); Gwinn (Fox Sports 99.9 FM); Hastings (WBCH 100.1 FM); Jackson (101.9 FM); Lansing (WMMQ 94.9 FM)/WJIM 1240 AM); Marquette (Fox Sports 105.1 FM); Ontonagon (WUPY 101.1 FM); and Traverse City (WCCW 1310 AM).
The Spartan Football Kickoff will also be broadcast on Sirius/XM Big Ten Channel 372.
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