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Spartan Stadium
The essentials
| Team | Michigan State Spartans |
|---|---|
| Location | East Lansing, MI |
| Opened | 1923 |
| Capacity | 75,005 (8th in the Big Ten) |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Roof | Open air |
| Elevation | 836 ft |
Among the 18 Big Ten stadiums
- Capacity8th largest
- Age5th oldest
- Elevation5th highest
Venue facts from CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Michigan State at Spartan Stadium
Record111-59since 2001
Win rate65.3%170 games
Biggest win73-14vs Eastern Michigan, 2014
Latest results here
- L Nebraska 13-31 Sep 26, 2026
- W Eastern Michigan 35-7 Sep 12, 2026
- W Toledo 30-20 Sep 4, 2026
- L Penn State 10-28 Nov 15, 2025
- L Michigan 20-31 Oct 25, 2025
From the game log: games at this venue since 2001, the first season with venue records.
The other Big Ten stadiums
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Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL) Illinois · Champaign, IL · 60,670 -
Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) Indiana · Bloomington, IN · 52,656 -
Kinnick Stadium Iowa · Iowa City, IA · 69,250 -
SECU Stadium Maryland · College Park, MD · 51,802 -
Michigan Stadium Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · 107,601 -
Huntington Bank Stadium Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN · 50,850 -
Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska · Lincoln, NE · 85,458 -
Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium Northwestern · Evanston, IL · 12,023 -
Ohio Stadium Ohio State · Columbus, OH · 102,780 -
Autzen Stadium Oregon · Eugene, OR · 54,000 -
Beaver Stadium Penn State · University Park, PA · 106,572 -
Ross-Ade Stadium Purdue · West Lafayette, IN · 57,282 -
SHI Stadium Rutgers · Piscataway, NJ · 52,454 -
Rose Bowl UCLA · Pasadena, CA · 88,565 -
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum USC · Los Angeles, CA · 77,500 -
Husky Stadium Washington · Seattle, WA · 70,138 -
Camp Randall Stadium Wisconsin · Madison, WI · 80,321
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Spartan Stadium: the Michigan State home guide
Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI is home to Michigan State football. It opened in 1923 and seats 75,005, the 8th largest stadium in the Big Ten, with natural grass in an open-air bowl. Since 2001, Michigan State is 111-59 at home here. This guide sits alongside the Michigan State team hub, the 2026 schedule and the Big Ten this week round-up.
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Frequently asked questions
What stadium does Michigan State play in?
Michigan State plays home games at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI.
What is the capacity of Spartan Stadium?
Spartan Stadium holds 75,005, the 8th largest in the Big Ten. It opened in 1923 and plays on natural grass.
What is Michigan State's record at Spartan Stadium?
Michigan State is 111-59 in 170 games at Spartan Stadium since 2001 (65.3% wins). The biggest win in that span was 73-14 over Eastern Michigan in 2014.