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Michigan State preparing for ‘full and robust’ Spartan Stadium in 2021
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Expect to see Spartan Stadium back at full capacity this fall.
Thursday, Michigan State University athletic director Bill Beekman released a statement, stating that the plan was to open the venue up to full capacity for the 2021 college football season. Last year, the B1G restricted any fan attendance, other than a minimal number of family members of players and coaches.
Many schools in the B1G and across the country have released similar statements, saying the plan is to welcome fans back at 100% capacity for the fall. The news out of East Lansing comes after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that outdoor stadiums can return to full capacity beginning June 1.
Michigan State Athletic Director Bill Beekman provides update on Spartan football Saturdays.https://t.co/xRjjX3WPjQ pic.twitter.com/v8CGMepffC
— Michigan State Athletics (@MSU_Athletics) May 20, 2021
“After a year missing those traditions, as a department we are planning to have a full and robust Spartan Stadium and deliver as traditional a Spartan football experience as we possibly can,” Beekman said in a release. “I know personally I can’t wait to see the camaraderie among Spartans at the pre-game tailgates. And after a lifetime of attending Spartan games, I still get shivers down my spine when the band comes out of the tunnel. We all have our own favorite moments, but it’s being in attendance at Spartan Stadium that connects us all.”
Michigan State opens the 2021 season with a road game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, Sept. 4. The Spartans will have home games against Youngstown State, Nebraska, Western Kentucky, Michigan, Maryland and Penn State.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB