EAST LANSING, Mich. — Community members are reminded that Michigan State University (MSU) will host the University of Michigan (U-M) football team for a home game on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Spartan Stadium. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m.
Fans of both teams are encouraged to keep the rivalry on the field. For those who will be tailgating and/or watching the big game off-campus, be aware of the following:
- Open alcohol containers and marihuana smoking are NOT allowed in any public spaces throughout the City or in the downtown area.
- Minors under the age of 21 are not allowed to consume or possess alcohol or marihuana; violations may result in a Minor in Possession charge.
- Under medical amnesty, anyone who is in medical distress—or a person accompanying them—can seek medical help without risk of penalty, including those who are under age 21. Call 911 for help.
- Driving while intoxicated or impaired by alcohol, a controlled substance or other intoxicating substances is unsafe, illegal and may incur severe penalties.
- Noise violations are a disturbance to the community that could result in a civil infraction or misdemeanor charge and may result in significant additional penalties if the violation occurs at a party with amplified sound or one that charges for entry and/or has a common source of alcohol such as a keg.
- Public urination is prohibited in all public areas of the City including alleyways. Violators may be charged with indecent exposure.
- Setting fires is dangerous and places an unnecessary burden on critical emergency services. Anyone caught setting a fire could face arson and/or other charges. Call 911 to report a fire.
For a highlighted list of need-to-know City ordinances, visit https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/390/Need-to-Know-Ordinances.
Always call 911 for emergency situations. For non-emergencies, the East Lansing Police Department can be reached at (517) 351-4220.
Community members and visitors to East Lansing can track the live availability of parking spots in City-owned lots and garages in the downtown area via this link: https://cityofeastlansing.com/2186/Live-Parking-Availability. To receive game day traffic and parking updates from MSU, text SPARTANFB23 to 888777.
To celebrate the positive side of the rivalry, MSU and U-M are competing to see who can raise the most funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. More information can be found here: https://givebutter.com/Battleforthehouses2023
Additionally, for the Alex’s Great State Race, ROTC cadets from both schools are running the 64 miles between U-M and MSU with the game ball. Fans are encouraged to welcome the runners at Demonstration Hall, 229 Dem Hall Road at MSU around 12:30 p.m. today (Friday, Oct. 20). Learn more about this event and charitable cause here: https://www.alexsgreatstaterace.org/.
Have fun, look out for each other and Go Green!