Tailgate

Tailgating Hours

Fans tailgating on the campus of Michigan State University should remember the 7,9,1 policy.

Campus parking lots open for tailgating for noon football games at 7 am.

For football games in the 3:30 pm time slot, parking lots will open at 9 am.

Parking lots will open at 1 pm for night games at Spartan Stadium.

Fans may continue to tailgate for up to 3 hours after the game ends.

Open Alcohol Policy

Fans who will be drinking during tailgate are encouraged to be aware of the open alcohol policy at MSU.

The MSU Board of Trustees has voted to ban all open alcohol containers on campus and in campus buildings.  During home football games, enforcement of the alcohol ban will be suspended.  Fans of legal drinking age may consume alcohol on the main campus during the hours that the parking lots are open for tailgating.  Remember that Munn Field is alcohol-free at all times, as is the immediate area surrounding Spartan Stadium.  So if you’re walking on the sidewalk in front of the student gate with a case of PBR on your shoulder, don’t be surprised when the cops ask you to get rid of the brews.