Spartan Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, food, parking and bag policy

Spartan Stadium holds 74,866 fans and is home to Michigan State Spartans (NCAA FBS (Big Ten)). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, food, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	74,866
Opened	1923
Home teams	Michigan State Spartans (NCAA FBS (Big Ten))
Address	325 W Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824

When are the remaining home games?

2 home games left, starting Sat Nov 14, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

Date	Game	Kickoff	Competition
Sat Nov 14, 2026	Michigan State Spartans vs Washington Huskies	time TBA	College football
Fri Nov 20, 2026	Michigan State Spartans vs Oregon Ducks	8:00 pm	College football

When do the gates open at Spartan Stadium?

Two hours before kickoff. (source)

Where do students sit at Spartan Stadium?

Student entrance opens two hours prior to kickoff. (source)

What are the tailgating rules at Spartan Stadium?

Tailgating is permitted in all public parking areas on campus. No tents larger than 10 ft x 10 ft, tobacco products, couches or upholstered furniture, kegs or other common source containers, drinking game structures, or trailers of any type including pig roasters are allowed. (source)

Is there a sun and shade map for Spartan Stadium?

Not yet. New sideline club seating was added in 2021, after the newest lidar survey was flown in 2019, so a model from it would show the old layout. We only publish seat and sun data measured from a survey of the stands as they are now, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies until a newer survey is flown.

Before you go

Bags: Only a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12 in x 6 in x 12 in, a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag, or a small clutch bag, camera case, or binocular case no larger than 4.5 in x 6.5 in is permitted, with or without a handle or strap. Exceptions can be made for medically necessary, childcare, or dietary items after proper inspection. Bag policy.
Payment: Spartan Stadium is a cashless venue, including all concessions and the 50-50 raffle.
Getting there: 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 Lot 89 shuttle drops off at the southeast corner of the stadium. Parking and transit.
Food: Food and drink of any kind are not allowed, except one factory sealed 20-ounce bottled water per person.