Michigan State Football Gameday Stadium Services
There's nothing quite like a football game in Spartan Stadium at Michigan State University!
Spartan Stadium gates open 1.5 hours prior to kickoff. Suites, MSUFCU Club, and Student entrance open 2 hours prior to kickoff. For the easiest route to your seats, enter the stadium through the gate(s) indicated on your ticket. For security reasons, once you exit the stadium you may not re-enter. In order to ensure adequate seating, everyone must have a ticket for admission into Spartan Stadium. Please arrive early!
Please note that Michigan State University introduced walk-through metal detectors at Spartan Stadium during the 2023 season. This new addition added to the university's already-existing expansive safety and security portfolio. Guests are encouraged to arrive at Spartan Stadium early to expedite their entry. When entering the stadium, guests will not have to initially remove items from their pockets unless the metal detector alarms. In this case, guests will be checked individually with a security wand. For more information, please visit dpps.msu.edu
Fans are encouraged to bring only necessary items to football games at Spartan Stadium. For the safety and enjoyment of all fans, we request that you assist us by leaving prohibited items at home or in your vehicle. We are unable to provide storage for any of these items.
Please help keep the campus beautiful by parking in designated areas only, disposing of trash properly and following campus ordinances. Please remember MSU’s campus is tobacco free. No tobacco products can be used on campus at any time, including during game days.
All parking locations are open at 7 a.m. for games that kick off before 6 p.m., and 11 a.m. for kickoffs at or after 6 p.m. The parking time for the 2025 season opener vs. Western Michigan (Friday, Aug. 29) starts at 11 a.m. for donor lots 56, 61, 62, 79, and 124. All other lots will open at 2 p.m. All fans are encouraged not to come before these times as traffic lineups will not be permitted.Permitted items
- 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
- Exceptions can be made for medically necessary, childcare or dietary items after proper inspection.
- Clear bags are available for sale at shop.msuspartans.com and will also be available for purchase on game days at various Sparty's Locker Room locations around Spartan Stadium.
- Binoculars (but leave the case at home)
- Seat cushions without backs or zippered sections that cannot be used as a bag (see examples)
- Binoculars (but leave the case at home)
- Pagers and cell phones (but leave selfie-sticks at home)
- Small cameras and radios (but leave cases at home)
- Blankets and rain apparel (no umbrellas)
- One factory sealed 20-oz. bottled water per person
Prohibited items
- Weapons
- Containers of any kind, including aerosol cans and spray cans
- Umbrellas, flags and flagpoles
- Alcoholic beverages and food of any kind
- Coolers, thermoses, cups, bottles, cans, flasks. and open bottled water
- Camcorders and tripods and selfie-sticks
- Strollers
- Non-approved chair backs (rent an approved chair back; call Spartan Ticket Office for details)
- Projectiles
- Other potentially dangerous objects
Will call
The ticket Will Call window is located on the west side of Spartan Stadium between Gates G and H. The window will be open at least three hours before kickoff and through halftime. For your protection, proper identification is required before we release tickets. Same day tickets will also be available at this location.ÂStadium Services
Fans in need of assistance may contact Guest Services located on the west concourse. You may also contact ushers located at the entrance to each section. The ramp in the southwest corner of the stadium is handicap accessible. No ticket holders without suite or Spartan Club tickets will be allowed in the elevator. For your convenience, Spartan Stadium and our staff provide you with the following services:- Spartan Sideline Shop (south end)
- Concessions  and restrooms (various locations)
- Souvenir programs (locations within and outside of stadium)
- First Aid (locations on the concourse near sections 8, 20 & 122)
- Lost and Found (west concourse near Gate G)
- Spartan Seatbacks (on the concourse near section 21)
- Will Call (west side between Gates G and H)
MSU police also ask fans to review the Spartan Stadium evacuation plan.
QUICK LINKS:
• Gameday Answers
• Parking Information
• Recycling & Sustainability
• Severe Weather Plan
• Spartan Stadium Information
• Spartan Stadium Evacuation Plan
• Tailgating Information & Policies
• Ticket Information
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