Special events staffed by event workers require event payment or eligible event permits/passes. Regular student, employee, and retiree permits are not valid at lots being used for events. See additional information below about Football, Basketball, Hockey, Volleyball and non-sporting events and applicable parking fees. Visit MSU Athletics website here for weekly updates on parking for sporting events.
Lot numbers and locations may be viewed at maps.msu.edu
If coming to East Lansing, we recommend double checking your route! Lots of construction both on and around campus may impact your drive and arrival time. View the map below to help plan your visit.
Parking lots open based on the game’s kickoff time. Parking lots will open at 7am for kickoffs between noon & 5:30pm and will open at 11am for night games. Tailgating is permitted everywhere on campus - all green space is first come first served. We ask that if you are tailgating in your parking area that you stay directly in front of or behind your vehicle and do not block other parking spaces or drive lanes. All shuttle buses start two (2) hours prior to kick-off and run continuously until roughly two (2) hours after the game ends. Any lots not staffed for special events are enforced per posted entry signage.
General Public Parking: $30 public parking is offered in Shaw Ramp 1/Lot 51, Wharton Ramp 3/Lot 19, Trowbridge Ramp 5/Lot 102, Grand River Ramp 6/Lot 103 and in lots 7, 9, 46, 47, 53, and Cherry Lane south of Wilson Road (weather permitting). Payment can be made via cash or card at the entrance. Public lots are first come/first serve – you can NOT reserve a parking space.
Lot 89 will offer public parking for $20. There will be a free bus shuttle that runs to/from the football stadium.
Accessible Parking: Accessible parking is offered in lot 48 for $30. Must have a disability placard or license plate for entry. All passengers in the vehicle will receive a ticket for the free shuttle to/from the football stadium.
RV/Bus Parking: All RV and charter buses must park in lot 97. RV parking is $60, charter buses are $100. There is a free shuttle that drops off/picks up in front of the Engineering building by the football stadium.
Men’s Basketball: All public lots open two (2) hours prior to game time; all pass lots open four (4) hours prior to game time. Any lots not staffed for special events are enforced as lot entry signage states.
General Public Parking: Public parking is offered in lots 62, 79, 124, and Kellogg Ramp 4/Lot 66 for $15.
Public parking is also offered in Trowbridge Ramp 5/Lot 102 for $10 and includes a shuttle to/from the Breslin Center. The shuttle starts one and a half (1.5) hours prior to game time and runs continuously until roughly an hour after the game ends. This ramp is used for accessible parking.
Pass Only Lots: Lots 61, 63, 67, 126 and Harrison Ramp 7/Lot 16 all require the appropriate pass to enter the lot. Passes are issued by the Spartan Fund.
Women’s Basketball: All public lots open two (2) hours prior to game time; all pass lots open four (4) hours prior to game time. Any lots not staffed for special events are enforced as lot entry signage states.
General Public Parking: Public parking is offered in Harrison Ramp 7/Lot 16 for $5.
Accessible Parking: Lot 126 allows those with a disability placard or license plate to pay $5 to park.
Pass Only Lots: Lots 63 and 126 require the appropriate pass to enter the lot. Passes are issued by the Spartan Fund.
All lots open two (2) hours prior to game time. Any lots not staffed for special events are enforced as lot entry signage states. Other events may impact the availability/price of parking.
General Public Parking: Lots 62, 67, 79, 124 are used for public parking and cost $5.
Accessible Parking: Lot 126 allows those with a disability placard or license plate to pay $5 to park.
Pass Lots: Lots 61, 79, 126 require the appropriate pass to enter the lot. Pass are issued by the Spartan Fund.
All lots open two (2) hours prior to game time. Any lots not staffed for special events are enforced as lot entry signage states. Other events may impact the availability/price of parking.
General Public Parking: Ramp 7/Lot 16, lot 63, lot 67 are used for public parking and cost $5
Performing Arts, Wharton Center
The main parking for Wharton Center events is offer in Ramp 3/Lot 19, which is attached to the Wharton center. Parking is $10 and the fee is collected at the entrance to the structure. There is designated handicap parking within the ramp on level two (2) during events – you must have a disability placard or plate to be eligible for this area. Any surrounding parking lots that are not attended by staff require payment or a permit as lot entry signage states.
Events at the Auditorium
Parking for Auditorium events is mainly north and west of the building in surface lots or the Computer Center Ramp 2/Lot 12. If a fees is required, payment is collected at the point of entry. Please contact Parking Services for specific event parking details.
Relevant Contacts:
Police and Safety - Lieutenant Brandon Murphy (email: murphyb@dpps.msu.edu)
Traffic and Parking - Steve Grice (email: grices@dpps.msu.edu)