Select a section from the chart for row and seat number information and a view of the field. Gate letters are listed on the outside of the stadium. A list of what is and what is not allowed into the stadium can be found at www.homefootball.msu.edu
- All gates open 1 ½ hours prior to kick off except the Club/Suite entrance which opens 2 hours prior.
- Public Will Call is located between Gates G and H and will open 2 hours prior to kick off.
- Visiting Team Will Call is located at Gate J.
- Spartan Player Guests Will Call is located at Gate H.
- Recruits and High School Coaches Will Call are located at Gate G.
- Game Day tickets, if available, can be purchased at the Athletic Ticket Office between Gates G and H on the west side of Spartan Stadium.
- Entrances to the Huntington Club, Suites and Varsity S Club are located at Gates E.
Stadium Facts
Spartan Stadium is in its 91st season as home to Michigan State football. Since its opening in 1923, Michigan State has won 70 percent of its games played in Spartan Stadium. The Spartans hosted their 500th game at Spartan Stadium on Oct. 12, 2013, against Indiana on Homecoming.
Spartan Stadium represents a tribute to Michigan State's football past and a vote of confidence in its future. In just the past two years, more than $34 million has been committed to upgrading the 91-year-old facility to continually enhance the gameday atmosphere.
In June 2013, the Michigan State Board of Trustees approved a $24.5 million project to the north end of Spartan Stadium that opened in August 2014. The new structure features a two-story, 50,000-square-foot addition as well as an entrance plaza, renovated gates, and additional restrooms and concessions. The building includes new locker rooms for teams, coaches and officials, including a 4,500-square-foot home locker room and a 700-square-foot home training room, in addition to a 3,600-square-foot media center and a 4,000-square-foot engagement center for all varsity sports. Former All-America offensive lineman Flozell Adams provided a leadership gift of $1.5 million for MSU's new locker room, which is named in honor of his late mother, Rachel Adams.
Prior to the 2012 season, new high-def Panasonic video screens and scoreboards as well as a new sound system were installed in Spartan Stadium. The new scoreboard/video screen in the south end zone is 5,300-square feet, compared to its predecessor that measured just 567-square feet (installed in 1998). The top of the new south end zone structure reaches 130 feet. In addition, two new video boards as well as an LED ribbon board were added to the north end zone. The LED ribbon board covers 4,500 square feet (450-feet long and 10-feet high). Combined, the south and north video screens/scoreboards total 13,300-square feet. The $10 million project replaced a 14-year-old scoreboard, message board and audio system. In July 2014, ESPN named Spartan Stadium's south end zone scoreboard among the Top 10 in the nation at No. 9.
A $64 million expansion project completed prior to the start of the 2005 football season featured the addition of nearly 3,000 seats, including 24 suites and a 193-seat press box, bringing the current stadium capacity to 75,005. "The Spartan" statue was relocated to the atrium of the new structure. The 200,000-square-foot addition also houses the MSU Alumni Association, University Development and other units. The Michigan State Board of Trustees approved the major addition and expansion project of Spartan Stadium in September 2003. Barton Malow/Clark served as the construction manager for the Spartan Stadium expansion project, with HNTB providing architectural services.
Following the June 26, 2011, U2 "360º" concert, the entire playing surface in Spartan Stadium had to be replaced. The new playing surface, planted in April 2010 at Graff's Turf Farms in Fort Morgan, Colorado, is comprised of a blend of four varieties of Kentucky bluegrass. The installation of the new sod, transported to Spartan Stadium in 26 refrigerator trucks, took three days (July 12-15).
Spartan Stadium, which officially opened in 1923 at its current location, featured a natural grass playing surface until artificial turf was installed in 1969. The stadium returned to natural grass for the 2002 season. In 2005, the natural grass playing surface in Spartan Stadium earned Field of the Year honors from the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA).
Prior to the 2002 season, ESPN.com's Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Spartan Stadium No. 8 on his list of the nation's most scenic venues.
Natural grass returned to Spartan Stadium in 2002 after a 33-year absence, with the installation of a modular field. The playing surface, planted in May of 2001 at MSU's Hancock Turfgrass Research Center, was comprised of a blend of nine varieties of Kentucky bluegrass. The original switch from natural grass to artificial turf came in time for the 1969 season.
Since 1957, capacity crowds have attended 161 games in Spartan Stadium, including the single-game record 80,401 fans who witnessed MSU's 20-19 loss to top-ranked Notre Dame on Sept. 22, 1990. The Spartans have ranked among the NCAA's Top 25 in attendance each of the last 58 seasons, including 20th in 2013, averaging 72,328 fans per game. The Spartans ranked 19th in the NCAA in total attendance in 2013 as 506,294 fans went through the turnstiles for seven home games, including a season-high 76,306 vs. Michigan on Nov. 2.
Season-ticket sales have topped the 60,000 mark six times in Spartan football history, with an all-time record 63,831 season tickets purchased in 2012. A series of projects paralleling the Spartans' rise to national football prominence enlarged the steel-and-concrete facility from its original 14,000 seats in 1923 to its present size.
The first came in 1935, the year in which the stadium was officially named Macklin Field, boosting the capacity to 26,000. The 1948 enlargement raised the total to 51,000.
After 9,000 new seats upped the capacity to 60,000 in 1956, the upper decks were added to the east and west stands in 1957, bringing the capacity to 76,000. It also became Spartan Stadium that year. Renovations during the summer of 1994 improved sightlines and comfort for fans, while reducing the capacity to 72,027.
On Oct. 6, 2001, Spartan Stadium added another chapter to its storied history as a then world-record crowd of 74,554 attended the MSU-Michigan outdoor hockey game.
In 1998, Spartan Stadium celebrated its 75th anniversary plus it reached another milestone that season when it played host to its 400th game, a 29-5 MSU victory over Northwestern on Oct. 31.
Michigan State has compiled a 343-147-13 record (.695) since taking up residency in Spartan Stadium (formerly Macklin Field) in 1923. The Spartans have gone undefeated at home 19 times since the stadium opened in 1923, including three times under current MSU head coach Mark Dantonio (2010, 2011, 2013). In addition, Michigan State has suffered only one home loss during a season 28 times. Only 10 times in the history of the stadium have the Spartans experienced a losing record at home.
With its 49-14 victory over No. 4 Wisconsin in the 2004 home finale, Michigan State recorded its 300th win in Spartan Stadium. Michigan State's longest home winning streak at Spartan Stadium is 19 games from Oct. 14, 1950, through Nov. 21, 1953.
Directions
From Capital City Airport: Turn right (west) onto Grand River Avenue to Waverly Road and turn left (south). Follow Waverly to I-496 East. Follow I-496 East to Trowbridge Road exit. Turn left (north) at first traffic light, which is Harrison Road. Turn right (east) on Shaw Lane. Spartan Stadium will be on the left.
From the South (Jackson): Take US 127 North to Trowbridge Road exit. Turn left (north) at first traffic light, which is Harrison Road. Turn right (east) on Shaw Lane. Spartan Stadium will be on the left.
From the North (St. Johns): Take US 127 South to Trowbridge Road exit. Turn left (north) at first traffic light, which is Harrison Road. Turn right (east) on Shaw Lane. Spartan Stadium will be on the left.
From the East (Detroit): I-96 West to US 127 (Exit 106) North to Trowbridge Road exit. Turn left (north) at first traffic light, which is Harrison Road. Turn right (east) on Shaw Lane. Spartan Stadium will be on the left.
From the West (Grand Rapids): I-96 East to I-496 East (Exit 95) to Trowbridge Road exit. Turn left (north) at first traffic light, which is Harrison Road. Turn right (east) on Shaw Lane. Spartan Stadium will be on the left.
From the Southwest (Charlotte): I-69 North to I-96 East to US 127 North to Trowbridge Road exit. Turn left (north) at first traffic light, which is Harrison Road. Turn right (east) on Shaw Lane. Spartan Stadium will be on the left.
From the Northeast (Flint): I-69 South to US 127 South to Trowbridge Road exit. Turn left (north) at first traffic light, which is Harrison Road. Turn right (east) on Shaw Lane. Spartan Stadium will be on the left.
Guest Services
The Guest Services window, available for general information, is located in the west stadium concourse between Gates G & H, behind Section 26.
Tickets
All persons, including children of all ages, must have a ticket for admission to Spartan Stadium. Re-entry is prohibited at Spartan Stadium. Once you exit the stadium, you may not re-enter. Gates open 1 1/2 hours prior to the scheduled game time. The Tower, for access to the suites and Huntington Bank Club will open two hours before the game. For tickets call the MSU athletic ticket office at (517) 355-1610 or 1-800-GO-STATE.
Will Call
The Ticket Will Call is located on the west side of the stadium between Gates G & H, behind Section 26, and opens 1 1/2 hours before the scheduled game time. Proper identification is required before the release of tickets.
Concessions
Concession stands are located on the stadium concourse and ramp levels.
Rest Rooms
Rest rooms are located beneath sections 6, 11, 21, 26, 105 and 112. Additional rest rooms are located on the Upper West concourse.
First Aid Emergency Service
In the case of illness or accident, contact the nearest police officer or usher. Nurses are on duty during the game at units in the East concourse (opposite section 8), West concourse (opposite section 20) and Upper West concourse (opposite section 123).
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating is available in the north end zone and is accessible from ramps through sections 1, 2 and 30. Additional seating is available on the west side of the stadium between sections 21 and 22 and is accessible from the ramp through section 21. Accessible and partner seating is available on the sixth floor of the West side. Please go to the Ticket Will Call - located on the west side of the stadium
Police Information Booth
Located on the East concourse opposite section 8.
Lost and Found Articles
Items should be reported to the Police Information Booth no later than 45 minutes after the game. Later inquiries should be directed to the MSU Police department (517-355-2221).
Regulations
For the safety and enjoyment of all fans, we ask that you observe the following regulations. The following items are strictly prohibited inside Spartan Stadium: Alcoholic beverages; smoking in the seating area; large cameras; video cameras; radios; TV sets; bells, whistles, sirens and horns; banners and signs; umbrellas; seatbacks; strollers; binocular/camera cases; containers of any kind. No bags or purses are allowed within the stadium. The use of a ticket to an event authorizes an inspection at the point of entry to ensure the absence of prohibited materials. Admission will be denied to anyone carrying any of the prohibited items.
Spartan Stadium is in its 91st season as home to Michigan State football. Since its opening in 1923, Michigan State has won 70 percent of its games played in Spartan Stadium. The Spartans hosted their 500th game at Spartan Stadium on Oct. 12, 2013, against Indiana on Homecoming.
Spartan Stadium represents a tribute to Michigan State's football past and a vote of confidence in its future. In just the past two years, more than $34 million has been committed to upgrading the 91-year-old facility to continually enhance the gameday atmosphere.
In June 2013, the Michigan State Board of Trustees approved a $24.5 million project to the north end of Spartan Stadium that opened in August 2014. The new structure features a two-story, 50,000-square-foot addition as well as an entrance plaza, renovated gates, and additional restrooms and concessions. The building includes new locker rooms for teams, coaches and officials, including a 4,500-square-foot home locker room and a 700-square-foot home training room, in addition to a 3,600-square-foot media center and a 4,000-square-foot engagement center for all varsity sports. Former All-America offensive lineman Flozell Adams provided a leadership gift of $1.5 million for MSU's new locker room, which is named in honor of his late mother, Rachel Adams.
Prior to the 2012 season, new high-def Panasonic video screens and scoreboards as well as a new sound system were installed in Spartan Stadium. The new scoreboard/video screen in the south end zone is 5,300-square feet, compared to its predecessor that measured just 567-square feet (installed in 1998). The top of the new south end zone structure reaches 130 feet. In addition, two new video boards as well as an LED ribbon board were added to the north end zone. The LED ribbon board covers 4,500 square feet (450-feet long and 10-feet high). Combined, the south and north video screens/scoreboards total 13,300-square feet. The $10 million project replaced a 14-year-old scoreboard, message board and audio system. In July 2014, ESPN named Spartan Stadium's south end zone scoreboard among the Top 10 in the nation at No. 9.
A $64 million expansion project completed prior to the start of the 2005 football season featured the addition of nearly 3,000 seats, including 24 suites and a 193-seat press box, bringing the current stadium capacity to 75,005. "The Spartan" statue was relocated to the atrium of the new structure. The 200,000-square-foot addition also houses the MSU Alumni Association, University Development and other units. The Michigan State Board of Trustees approved the major addition and expansion project of Spartan Stadium in September 2003. Barton Malow/Clark served as the construction manager for the Spartan Stadium expansion project, with HNTB providing architectural services.
Following the June 26, 2011, U2 "360º" concert, the entire playing surface in Spartan Stadium had to be replaced. The new playing surface, planted in April 2010 at Graff's Turf Farms in Fort Morgan, Colorado, is comprised of a blend of four varieties of Kentucky bluegrass. The installation of the new sod, transported to Spartan Stadium in 26 refrigerator trucks, took three days (July 12-15).
Spartan Stadium, which officially opened in 1923 at its current location, featured a natural grass playing surface until artificial turf was installed in 1969. The stadium returned to natural grass for the 2002 season. In 2005, the natural grass playing surface in Spartan Stadium earned Field of the Year honors from the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA).
Prior to the 2002 season, ESPN.com's Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Spartan Stadium No. 8 on his list of the nation's most scenic venues.
Natural grass returned to Spartan Stadium in 2002 after a 33-year absence, with the installation of a modular field. The playing surface, planted in May of 2001 at MSU's Hancock Turfgrass Research Center, was comprised of a blend of nine varieties of Kentucky bluegrass. The original switch from natural grass to artificial turf came in time for the 1969 season.
Since 1957, capacity crowds have attended 161 games in Spartan Stadium, including the single-game record 80,401 fans who witnessed MSU's 20-19 loss to top-ranked Notre Dame on Sept. 22, 1990. The Spartans have ranked among the NCAA's Top 25 in attendance each of the last 58 seasons, including 20th in 2013, averaging 72,328 fans per game. The Spartans ranked 19th in the NCAA in total attendance in 2013 as 506,294 fans went through the turnstiles for seven home games, including a season-high 76,306 vs. Michigan on Nov. 2.
Season-ticket sales have topped the 60,000 mark six times in Spartan football history, with an all-time record 63,831 season tickets purchased in 2012. A series of projects paralleling the Spartans' rise to national football prominence enlarged the steel-and-concrete facility from its original 14,000 seats in 1923 to its present size.
The first came in 1935, the year in which the stadium was officially named Macklin Field, boosting the capacity to 26,000. The 1948 enlargement raised the total to 51,000.
After 9,000 new seats upped the capacity to 60,000 in 1956, the upper decks were added to the east and west stands in 1957, bringing the capacity to 76,000. It also became Spartan Stadium that year. Renovations during the summer of 1994 improved sightlines and comfort for fans, while reducing the capacity to 72,027.
On Oct. 6, 2001, Spartan Stadium added another chapter to its storied history as a then world-record crowd of 74,554 attended the MSU-Michigan outdoor hockey game.
In 1998, Spartan Stadium celebrated its 75th anniversary plus it reached another milestone that season when it played host to its 400th game, a 29-5 MSU victory over Northwestern on Oct. 31.
Michigan State has compiled a 343-147-13 record (.695) since taking up residency in Spartan Stadium (formerly Macklin Field) in 1923. The Spartans have gone undefeated at home 19 times since the stadium opened in 1923, including three times under current MSU head coach Mark Dantonio (2010, 2011, 2013). In addition, Michigan State has suffered only one home loss during a season 28 times. Only 10 times in the history of the stadium have the Spartans experienced a losing record at home.
With its 49-14 victory over No. 4 Wisconsin in the 2004 home finale, Michigan State recorded its 300th win in Spartan Stadium. Michigan State's longest home winning streak at Spartan Stadium is 19 games from Oct. 14, 1950, through Nov. 21, 1953.
Directions
From Capital City Airport: Turn right (west) onto Grand River Avenue to Waverly Road and turn left (south). Follow Waverly to I-496 East. Follow I-496 East to Trowbridge Road exit. Turn left (north) at first traffic light, which is Harrison Road. Turn right (east) on Shaw Lane. Spartan Stadium will be on the left.
From the South (Jackson): Take US 127 North to Trowbridge Road exit. Turn left (north) at first traffic light, which is Harrison Road. Turn right (east) on Shaw Lane. Spartan Stadium will be on the left.
From the North (St. Johns): Take US 127 South to Trowbridge Road exit. Turn left (north) at first traffic light, which is Harrison Road. Turn right (east) on Shaw Lane. Spartan Stadium will be on the left.
From the East (Detroit): I-96 West to US 127 (Exit 106) North to Trowbridge Road exit. Turn left (north) at first traffic light, which is Harrison Road. Turn right (east) on Shaw Lane. Spartan Stadium will be on the left.
From the West (Grand Rapids): I-96 East to I-496 East (Exit 95) to Trowbridge Road exit. Turn left (north) at first traffic light, which is Harrison Road. Turn right (east) on Shaw Lane. Spartan Stadium will be on the left.
From the Southwest (Charlotte): I-69 North to I-96 East to US 127 North to Trowbridge Road exit. Turn left (north) at first traffic light, which is Harrison Road. Turn right (east) on Shaw Lane. Spartan Stadium will be on the left.
From the Northeast (Flint): I-69 South to US 127 South to Trowbridge Road exit. Turn left (north) at first traffic light, which is Harrison Road. Turn right (east) on Shaw Lane. Spartan Stadium will be on the left.
Guest Services
The Guest Services window, available for general information, is located in the west stadium concourse between Gates G & H, behind Section 26.
Tickets
All persons, including children of all ages, must have a ticket for admission to Spartan Stadium. Re-entry is prohibited at Spartan Stadium. Once you exit the stadium, you may not re-enter. Gates open 1 1/2 hours prior to the scheduled game time. The Tower, for access to the suites and Huntington Bank Club will open two hours before the game. For tickets call the MSU athletic ticket office at (517) 355-1610 or 1-800-GO-STATE.
Will Call
The Ticket Will Call is located on the west side of the stadium between Gates G & H, behind Section 26, and opens 1 1/2 hours before the scheduled game time. Proper identification is required before the release of tickets.
Concessions
Concession stands are located on the stadium concourse and ramp levels.
Rest Rooms
Rest rooms are located beneath sections 6, 11, 21, 26, 105 and 112. Additional rest rooms are located on the Upper West concourse.
First Aid Emergency Service
In the case of illness or accident, contact the nearest police officer or usher. Nurses are on duty during the game at units in the East concourse (opposite section 8), West concourse (opposite section 20) and Upper West concourse (opposite section 123).
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating is available in the north end zone and is accessible from ramps through sections 1, 2 and 30. Additional seating is available on the west side of the stadium between sections 21 and 22 and is accessible from the ramp through section 21. Accessible and partner seating is available on the sixth floor of the West side. Please go to the Ticket Will Call - located on the west side of the stadium
Police Information Booth
Located on the East concourse opposite section 8.
Lost and Found Articles
Items should be reported to the Police Information Booth no later than 45 minutes after the game. Later inquiries should be directed to the MSU Police department (517-355-2221).
Regulations
For the safety and enjoyment of all fans, we ask that you observe the following regulations. The following items are strictly prohibited inside Spartan Stadium: Alcoholic beverages; smoking in the seating area; large cameras; video cameras; radios; TV sets; bells, whistles, sirens and horns; banners and signs; umbrellas; seatbacks; strollers; binocular/camera cases; containers of any kind. No bags or purses are allowed within the stadium. The use of a ticket to an event authorizes an inspection at the point of entry to ensure the absence of prohibited materials. Admission will be denied to anyone carrying any of the prohibited items.
Stadium policies
Spartan Stadium gates open 1.5 hours prior to kickoff. Suites, Huntington 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!
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. MSU police also ask fans to review the Spartan Stadium evacuation plan at http://police.msu.edu/stadiumevacuationplan.asp.
Permitted items
For the health and enjoyment of all spectators, smoking is prohibited inside Spartan Stadium
Spartan Stadium gates open 1.5 hours prior to kickoff. Suites, Huntington 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!
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. MSU police also ask fans to review the Spartan Stadium evacuation plan at http://police.msu.edu/stadiumevacuationplan.asp.
Permitted items
- 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
- Small cameras and radios (but leave cases at home)
- Blankets and rain apparel (no umbrellas)
- One factory sealed 20-oz. bottled water per person
- Purses or bags of any size (read more >>)
- 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
- Strollers
- Non-approved chair backs (rent an approved chair back at spartanseatback.com)
- Projectiles
- Other potentially dangerous objects
For the health and enjoyment of all spectators, smoking is prohibited inside Spartan Stadium