Spartan Stadium
VerifiedStadium & Arena · East Lansing, MI · Michigan State Spartans Athletics
Also known as Michigan State Spartans stadium, MSU stadium.
Only clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags, one-gallon clear freezer bags, or small clutch/camera/binocular cases are allowed; all other bags and containers are prohibited.
Exceptions: Exceptions made for medically necessary, childcare, or dietary items after inspection at Medical Needs Bag Check points (Gates B, C, J, K).
Source: Michigan State Athletics – Football Gameday Stadium Services ↗Blankets and rain apparel are allowed, and backless seat cushions without pouches/pockets are permitted, but non-approved seat backs are prohibited.
Exceptions: Approved rental seatbacks available near Section 21 or through the Spartan Ticket Office.
Source: Michigan State Athletics – Football Gameday Stadium Services ↗Strollers are prohibited inside Spartan Stadium.
Source: Michigan State Athletics – Football Gameday Stadium Services ↗Umbrellas are prohibited; fans are advised to bring rain apparel instead.
Source: Michigan State Athletics – Football Gameday Stadium Services ↗One factory-sealed bottle of water, 20 oz. or smaller, is allowed per person; open bottles or other drink containers are not.
Outside food of any kind is prohibited inside Spartan Stadium.
Source: Michigan State Athletics – Football Gameday Stadium Services ↗Outside alcoholic beverages of any kind are prohibited; alcohol is sold inside the stadium (21+, valid ID, 2-drink limit per transaction) but cannot be brought in.
Exceptions: Beer/alcohol available for purchase at ~40 in-stadium points of sale, 1 hour before kickoff until 10 minutes left in the 3rd quarter.
Source: Michigan State Athletics – Football Game Day Answers ↗Coolers, thermoses, cups, bottles, cans, flasks, and containers of any kind are prohibited.
Source: Michigan State Athletics – Football Gameday Stadium Services ↗Fans with necessary medical items larger than bag-policy limits can bring them in after inspection at designated Medical Needs Bag Check gates.
Exceptions: Proceed to Gate B, C, J, or K, marked with 'Medical Needs Bag Checks' signage.
Source: Michigan State Athletics – Football Game Day Answers ↗Wheelchairs and mobility devices are accommodated with ADA-compliant ramps and accessible parking/shuttle service.
ADA-compliant ramps throughout; Persons with Disabilities parking (Lot 48) with shuttle drop-off/pickup at the stadium's north end gates.
Source: Michigan State Athletics – Football Game Day Answers ↗Small handheld cameras and radios are allowed, but camcorders, tripods, and selfie-sticks are prohibited.
Exceptions: Leave camera/binocular cases at home unless within the clear-bag-policy size limit.
Source: Michigan State Athletics – Football Game Day Answers ↗Artificial noisemakers, flags, banners, signs, and flagpoles are prohibited.
Source: Michigan State Athletics – Football Game Day Answers ↗Weapons and firearms of any kind are prohibited.
Source: Michigan State Athletics – Football Game Day Answers ↗MSU is a tobacco-free campus; smoking and all tobacco use, including vaping, are prohibited on campus, including at Spartan Stadium on game days.
Source: Michigan State Athletics – Football Game Day Answers ↗Once a guest exits Spartan Stadium, re-entry is not permitted.
Source: Michigan State Athletics – Football Gameday Stadium Services ↗Also prohibited: containers of any kind (including aerosol/spray cans), oversized hats, and projectiles or other potentially dangerous objects.
Source: Michigan State Athletics – Football Game Day Answers ↗Only 16 item types have been independently verified for Spartan Stadium so far.
Not yet verified for Spartan Stadium: Bag Storage & Lockers, Cannabis / Marijuana, Breast Pumps & Nursing Supplies, E-Bikes, Scooters & Hoverboards, Drones, Costumes & Masks, Power Banks & Batteries, Pets & Service Animals — this doesn't mean it's unrestricted, just not researched yet.
Frequently asked questions about Spartan Stadium
What is the bag policy and size limit at Spartan Stadium?
Conditional. Only clear plastic/vinyl/PVC bags, one-gallon clear freezer bags, or small clutch/camera/binocular cases are allowed; all other bags and containers are prohibited. Max size: Clear bag: 12" x 6" x 12"; clutch/camera/binocular case: 4.5" x 6.5". Exceptions: Exceptions made for medically necessary, childcare, or dietary items after inspection at Medical Needs Bag Check points (Gates B, C, J, K).
What is the water bottle policy at Spartan Stadium?
Conditional. One factory-sealed bottle of water, 20 oz. or smaller, is allowed per person; open bottles or other drink containers are not. Max size: 20 oz. maximum, must be factory-sealed. Max quantity: 1 per person.
What is the outside food policy at Spartan Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside food of any kind is prohibited inside Spartan Stadium.
Can I bring medical supplies or equipment into Spartan Stadium?
Conditional. Fans with necessary medical items larger than bag-policy limits can bring them in after inspection at designated Medical Needs Bag Check gates. Exceptions: Proceed to Gate B, C, J, or K, marked with 'Medical Needs Bag Checks' signage.
Can you bring your own alcohol (BYOB) into Spartan Stadium?
Not Allowed. Outside alcoholic beverages of any kind are prohibited; alcohol is sold inside the stadium (21+, valid ID, 2-drink limit per transaction) but cannot be brought in. Exceptions: Beer/alcohol available for purchase at ~40 in-stadium points of sale, 1 hour before kickoff until 10 minutes left in the 3rd quarter.
Are coolers allowed at Spartan Stadium?
Not Allowed. Coolers, thermoses, cups, bottles, cans, flasks, and containers of any kind are prohibited.
Are strollers and wagons allowed at Spartan Stadium?
Not Allowed. Strollers are prohibited inside Spartan Stadium.
Are wheelchairs and ECVs allowed at Spartan Stadium?
Allowed. Wheelchairs and mobility devices are accommodated with ADA-compliant ramps and accessible parking/shuttle service. ADA-compliant ramps throughout; Persons with Disabilities parking (Lot 48) with shuttle drop-off/pickup at the stadium's north end gates.
What is the camera policy at Spartan Stadium, and what equipment is allowed?
Conditional. Small handheld cameras and radios are allowed, but camcorders, tripods, and selfie-sticks are prohibited. Max size: Cameras/radios: no larger than 5.5" x 8.5" x 2"; camera cases up to 4.5" x 6.5" under the bag policy. Exceptions: Leave camera/binocular cases at home unless within the clear-bag-policy size limit.
Are umbrellas allowed at Spartan Stadium?
Not Allowed. Umbrellas are prohibited; fans are advised to bring rain apparel instead.
Are noisemakers, flags, or banners allowed at Spartan Stadium?
Not Allowed. Artificial noisemakers, flags, banners, signs, and flagpoles are prohibited.
Are chairs and blankets allowed at Spartan Stadium?
Conditional. Blankets and rain apparel are allowed, and backless seat cushions without pouches/pockets are permitted, but non-approved seat backs are prohibited. Exceptions: Approved rental seatbacks available near Section 21 or through the Spartan Ticket Office.
What is the weapons policy at Spartan Stadium?
Not Allowed. Weapons and firearms of any kind are prohibited.
Is smoking or vaping allowed at Spartan Stadium, and is there a designated area?
Not Allowed. MSU is a tobacco-free campus; smoking and all tobacco use, including vaping, are prohibited on campus, including at Spartan Stadium on game days.
Does Spartan Stadium allow re-entry?
Not Allowed. Once a guest exits Spartan Stadium, re-entry is not permitted.
What else should I know about Spartan Stadium's policies?
Not Allowed. Also prohibited: containers of any kind (including aerosol/spray cans), oversized hats, and projectiles or other potentially dangerous objects.
Is Michigan State Spartans stadium the same place as Spartan Stadium?
Yes — Michigan State Spartans stadium is a former or alternate name for Spartan Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.
Is MSU stadium the same place as Spartan Stadium?
Yes — MSU stadium is a former or alternate name for Spartan Stadium. All of the entry policies on this page apply the same way.