EAST LANSING, Mich. - In anticipation of MSU's upcoming football season, Michigan State University is providing the following information for visitors.
MEDIA NOTE: This information applies to Saturday games ONLY. Separate information about the special arrangements that have been made for the Thursday, Sept. 2, are detailed on the cover page of this packet. Additional details about the Sept. 2 game, including a printable parking map, are available on-line at www.firstgame.msu.edu.
Schedule
Sept. | 11 | EASTERN MICHIGAN |
| 18 | at Notre Dame |
| 25 | at Illinois |
Oct. | 2 | IOWA (Homecoming) |
| 9 | MICHIGAN |
| 16 | at Purdue |
| 23 | at Wisconsin |
Nov. | 6 | OHIO STATE |
| 13 | at Northwestern |
| 20 | PENN STATE |
Ticket information
· For ticket availability, call the Spartan Athletic Ticket Office at (517) 355-1610 or (800) GO-STATE. Web site: www.msuspartans.com.
· Gates at Spartan Stadium open 1 1/2 hours before game time.
· Ticket holders should enter the stadium through the gate indicated on the ticket.
· The handicapper entrance is located at the northeast gate.
· For security reasons, persons leaving the stadium will not be re-admitted.
· Tickets are required for every person who enters, regardless of age.
· The Ticket "Will Call" windows are located at the southwest corner of Spartan Stadium. They open 1 1/2 hours before game time. Proper identification is required to pick up tickets.
Arrival routes
Because of extensive highway repair projects under way in the Lansing/East Lansing area, fans coming from out of town should expect delays and allow extra driving time. Please be patient and follow traffic routing instructions to ensure that you get to the game in a safe and timely manner. Game day traffic information is provided by WJIM-AM (1240) and WJIM-FM (97.5).
· East
Those approaching campus from the east (I-96) are advised to take the Okemos Road exit. You will be routed from Okemos Road and Jolly Road to the shuttle parking areas located near Farm Lane and Mt. Hope Road. Parking in these areas is free; the round-trip shuttle ticket costs $2. Fans with parking passes should follow Jolly Road to Hagadorn Road and go north to Shaw Lane. Enter campus on Shaw Lane and proceed to your designated lot.
· West
Fans traveling to the football game from the west side of the state should follow I-96 to 127 north and exit at the Jolly/Dunckel Road exit. Go east on Dunckel Road to Forest Road. You will be routed to shuttle parking near Farm Lane and Mt. Hope Road. Parking in these areas is free; the round-trip shuttle ticket costs $2. Fans with parking passes can follow Forest Road to Harrison Road and go north on Harrison to Shaw Lane. You may be forced onto campus at Stadium Road if the traffic flow is heavy. This will still allow you to reach your assigned parking area.
· North / South
Fans traveling to the football game on 127 (north or south) can exit onto Trowbridge Road. This route typically gets heavy traffic and may be congested because of the normal traffic flow in the area. Another option would be to take the Kalamazoo Street exit and enter campus from Michigan and Beal or Harrison Road. The Kalamazoo Street entrance to campus will be closed for construction from Clippert Street to Harrison Road. Fans exiting on Kalamazoo Street will need to take Homer Street north to Michigan Avenue. Fans with parking passes may want to use the route closest to their assigned parking area.
Parking
Michigan State University has abundant public parking available to Spartan fans. All parking areas open at 7:30 a.m. for Saturday games.
· Public parking
Convenient public parking is available on campus; cost varies between $5-$10. Parking on Munn Field (alcohol-free) costs $10.
· Handicapper parking
Handicapper parking is available in Lot 52, south of the Communication Arts Building. Parking in this area costs $8 and includes a shuttle ride to the northeast corner of the stadium. A handicapper permit is required. The shuttle starts two hours before the game and runs until a reasonable time after the game. The shuttle bus from the stadium back to the handicapper parking area is accessed from the north end gates.
· RV parking
Parking for recreational vehicles is available along Stadium Road at the southeast corner of Wilson Road and Stadium Road in the grass area across from the Grounds Department. Cost is $20. The RV overflow parking area is in Lot 52, south of the Communication Arts Building.
· Shuttle parking
Shuttle bus service is available from Lot 89 at the corner of Mt. Hope Road and Farm Lane. The shuttle starts two hours before the game and runs until a reasonable time after the game. The cost is $2 per game for a round-trip ticket or $10 per a season pass. Parking in Lot 89 is free.
Tailgating sites
Tailgating on Saturday game days is permitted in all public parking areas. The largest sites include:
· Lot 59, between Wilson Road and Stadium Road, south of the outdoor tennis courts.
· Lot 46, east of Farm Lane and south of Wilson Road.
· Munn Field (alcohol-free), south of Munn Ice Arena.
Stadium services
Spartan Stadium offers the following services:
· Spartan Sideline Shop (for Spartan apparel), south end.
· Souvenir program sales, inside and outside the stadium.
· Concessions, various locations inside the stadium.
· First Aid stations (east/west, Sections 8 and 23).
· Lost and Found (east, Section 8).
· Telephones (east/west).
· Restrooms (various locations).
Assistance can be obtained at the Guest Services location on the west side of the stadium or from the ushers stationed at the entrance of each section.
Stadium guidelines
Smoking is prohibited inside Spartan Stadium. For the safety and enjoyment of all fans, the following items are not permitted in the stadium:
· Alcoholic beverages (containers are subject to inspection upon entry).
· Flash cameras.
· Amplified radios and television sets.
· Noisemakers, banners and signs.
· Umbrellas.
Game day traditions
The football game is just part of the campus excitement on game day. Other traditional activities include:
· Lunch or dinner in a residence hall or in a downtown East Lansing restaurant.
· A visit to the MSU Museum or Kresge Art Museum.
· Viewing the fall colors along the Red Cedar River.
· Strolling through the beautiful Beal Gardens.
· Cheering the team as it walks from the Duffy Daugherty Football Building to the stadium.
· Watching the Spartan Marching Band get ready at Landon Field.
· Cruising Grand River Avenue.
· Wearing green and white.