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Spartan Stadium Entry Rules: Bags, Water, Food and Cameras
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Short answer
Spartan Stadium allows a clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, a one-gallon clear bag, or a small clutch or camera case up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. One factory-sealed 20-ounce water bottle per person is allowed, along with blankets. Outside food, coolers, umbrellas, flags, strollers and tripods are banned.
Every rule at Spartan Stadium
An item that is not listed is not mentioned in the official pages we checked. Each row links to the page its rule came from.
Bag policy in detail
The only bags permitted are a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, and a small clutch bag or camera or binocular case up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. A small clutch bag up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches, with or without a strap, is permitted. The pages do not mention backpacks.
- Bag: Clear 12 x 6 x 12 in, 1-gallon bag or small clutch
- Water bottle: One factory-sealed 20 oz bottle
- Outside food: Not allowed
Food and drink
One factory-sealed 20-ounce bottle of water per person is allowed. Open bottled water, cups, bottles, cans, flasks and thermoses are not. Alcoholic beverages and food of any kind are prohibited. Coolers, thermoses, cups, bottles, cans and flasks are prohibited.
Cameras and electronics
Small cameras are allowed, but cases stay at home. Camcorders, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited. Camcorders, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited. The pages do not mention camera lenses, drones, laptops, tablets and power banks.
Strollers and family items
Strollers are on the prohibited items list. Exceptions can be made for medically necessary, childcare or dietary items after proper inspection.
Umbrellas, blankets and comfort items
Umbrellas are prohibited. Rain apparel is allowed. Blankets and rain apparel are allowed. Seat cushions are allowed if they have no backs or zippered sections and cannot be used as a bag. Non-approved chair backs are prohibited.
Signs, flags and fan items
Flags and flagpoles are prohibited. Binoculars are allowed, but the case should stay at home. The pages do not mention signs.
Medical needs and accessibility
The pages describe no separate medical bag process, so ask the venue before the event if you need to bring medical items.
Security screening and arrival
The page asks fans to leave prohibited items at home or in the vehicle. MSU is a tobacco-free campus.
Bag storage and lockers
The page says the stadium cannot provide storage for prohibited items.
Football gamedays
The page is the football gameday guide. Other events can differ, so check the event page for your date.
Prohibited items
From the official entry page. Staff can also refuse anything they decide could affect safety.
- Outside food
- Coolers
- Tripods
- Umbrellas
- Strollers
- Flags
- Weapons
- Aerosol and spray cans
- Alcoholic beverages
- Projectiles
- Tobacco products
- Other potentially dangerous objects
Questions about Spartan Stadium
The only bags permitted are a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, and a small clutch bag or camera or binocular case up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
One factory-sealed 20-ounce bottle of water per person is allowed. Open bottled water, cups, bottles, cans, flasks and thermoses are not.
Alcoholic beverages and food of any kind are prohibited.
Coolers, thermoses, cups, bottles, cans and flasks are prohibited.
Strollers are on the prohibited items list.
Umbrellas are prohibited. Rain apparel is allowed.
Keep exploring
Sources
- Michigan State Football Gameday Stadium Services (opens in a new tab)
msuspartans.com, read
Checked on October 4, 2026 against the sources above. Venues can change rules without notice, and rules can differ by event. Confirm with the venue for your date. Next review: October 18, 2026.
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