Michigan State University Athletics
Meet the Spartans Set for Wednesday, Aug. 26
8/12/2026 2:14:00 PM | Football
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State football fans of all ages are invited to attend "Meet the Spartans," powered by Biggby Coffee, on Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 4-6 p.m. in Spartan Stadium.
Admission is free with the download of a digital ticket to be scanned in for entry into Spartan Stadium. To claim the free digital ticket, please click here. Fans are encouraged to claim their tickets in advance to expedite entry. The stadium gates (B, C, J) will open at 4 p.m.
Parking will also be free on campus in lots 79 (south of Spartan Stadium), 62 (IM West, north of Spartan Stadium) and 39 (International Center).
First-year head coach Pat Fitzgerald will be available for pictures and Spartan players will be signing autographs for one hour from 5-6 p.m. as part of the free event. Autograph stations for the players will be positioned throughout the south concourse inside Spartan Stadium, while Coach Fitzgerald will be located near the North End Zone Engagement Center.
The 2026 Spartan football schedule poster will be available for autographs. Please note that personal items are not permitted for autographs.
Up-to-date information on the event will be posted at msuspartans.com/meetthespartans
PROMOTIONS
In addition to the Coach Fitzgerald photo station and player autographs from 5-6 p.m., MSU Athletics will have several free fan activations throughout Spartan Stadium as part of the Meet the Spartans event.
Parking is free on campus in lots 79 (south of Spartan Stadium), 62 (IM West, north of Spartan Stadium) and 39 (International Center). The stadium gates (B, C, J) open at 4 p.m. | Link to Campus Parking Map
Please note that Michigan State students begin moving back to campus the week of Aug. 24. Fans are encouraged to allow for extra time to park with fall move-in activities taking place on campus.
CONCESSIONS
Concessions will be available for purchase throughout the concourse at Spartan Stadium.
BAGS
Fans will be allowed to bring bags into Spartan Stadium for Meet the Spartans. Those bags will be searched by security upon entering the gate. Please note that personal items are not permitted for autographs.
Admission is free with the download of a digital ticket to be scanned in for entry into Spartan Stadium. To claim the free digital ticket, please click here. Fans are encouraged to claim their tickets in advance to expedite entry. The stadium gates (B, C, J) will open at 4 p.m.
Parking will also be free on campus in lots 79 (south of Spartan Stadium), 62 (IM West, north of Spartan Stadium) and 39 (International Center).
First-year head coach Pat Fitzgerald will be available for pictures and Spartan players will be signing autographs for one hour from 5-6 p.m. as part of the free event. Autograph stations for the players will be positioned throughout the south concourse inside Spartan Stadium, while Coach Fitzgerald will be located near the North End Zone Engagement Center.
The 2026 Spartan football schedule poster will be available for autographs. Please note that personal items are not permitted for autographs.
Up-to-date information on the event will be posted at msuspartans.com/meetthespartans
PROMOTIONS
In addition to the Coach Fitzgerald photo station and player autographs from 5-6 p.m., MSU Athletics will have several free fan activations throughout Spartan Stadium as part of the Meet the Spartans event.
- Fans will have a chance to take photos on the field of Spartan Stadium.
- Fans will have the opportunity to meet the Michigan State Dance and Cheer teams and take photos with Sparty and Zeke throughout the event.
- There will also be games on the concourse along with a video game lounge, face painters and balloon twisters for fans to enjoy.
- Sparty's Locker Room, the Official Fan Supply store, will also be open for merchandise and apparel sales.
- For a complete list of partners and retailers in attendance, please click here
Parking is free on campus in lots 79 (south of Spartan Stadium), 62 (IM West, north of Spartan Stadium) and 39 (International Center). The stadium gates (B, C, J) open at 4 p.m. | Link to Campus Parking Map
Please note that Michigan State students begin moving back to campus the week of Aug. 24. Fans are encouraged to allow for extra time to park with fall move-in activities taking place on campus.
CONCESSIONS
Concessions will be available for purchase throughout the concourse at Spartan Stadium.
BAGS
Fans will be allowed to bring bags into Spartan Stadium for Meet the Spartans. Those bags will be searched by security upon entering the gate. Please note that personal items are not permitted for autographs.
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