Spartan Stadium
Stadium · East Lansing, Michigan
Spartan Stadium in East Lansing is the home of Michigan State University football and holds about 75,000 people, which makes it one of the larger stadiums in the Big Ten. It opened in 1923 and has been expanded and renovated several times since, though it still sits inside the campus, a short walk from the Red Cedar River, rather than at the edge of town. The Sparty statue on campus is the usual photo stop for visitors. Home games fall on Saturdays between September and November, and the atmosphere is tied to tailgating around the campus and river paths. The rivalry with Michigan, which carries the Paul Bunyan Trophy, is the biggest game of the year. This is a place for fans and for anyone who likes college sport, not a general sightseeing stop; outside event days the stadium is closed. Parking is limited, the clear-bag policy is enforced, and tickets range from cheap to very expensive, so confirm everything before you drive in.
325 West Shaw Lane, East Lansing, Michigan, 48824, United States
Spartan Stadium has no regular public opening hours. It is open on event days, mainly home football Saturdays from late summer to early winter, with gates typically opening a couple of hours before kickoff and kickoff times set by the broadcast schedule and announced only weeks ahead. Outside game days the stadium is generally closed to casual visitors, although the surrounding campus is open to walk through. Tailgating on campus lots and green space usually begins early in the morning and follows university rules, so confirm times, bag policy and any alcohol limits on the Michigan State athletics site before you go. Occasional stadium tours or events may be offered, but they are not a daily service - confirm with the athletic department.