Michigan State University is planning major upgrades to Spartan Stadium after the Board of Trustees approved a $28 million renovation plan. The project includes replacing videoboards for $10 million and renovating the West Tower’s fourth, seventh, and eighth floors, with $18 million dedicated to updating suites and club areas to enhance donor engagement and the fan experience, as reported by Lansing State Journal.
The renovation plan, supported by Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees, includes both immediate upgrades and long-term improvements. MSU's Alan Haller emphasized the importance of Spartan Stadium as a historic community space, saying, "For more than 100 years, Spartan Stadium has been a gathering place for the Michigan State community. Today's action by the Board is a step towards ensuring that remains a constant for the next 100 years." Renovations will begin in January and finish by August, in time for the 2025 season, according to a CBS News report.
The board also voted at its meeting last Friday to scrap language stating it would “exhibit social conscience” in its financial decisions. During the meeting, MSU student David Hogan expressed concerns that the revision is unclear. "I get the feeling that this is kind of meant to replace the whole 'social conscience' aspect of the policy where the board gets to shift off all moral and ethical dilemmas instead of facing them head on," he said to WKAR.
The $28 million cost to modernize Spartan Stadium will be covered by internal loans, repaid through revenue from sponsorships, naming rights, and donations, with no tuition dollars used. Planned upgrades include ADA-compliant restrooms, enhanced safety features, new seating options, and upgraded video boards.
In addition to the upgrades, MSU announced a leadership change. Kelly Tebay, former director of government and external relations at Henry Ford Health, will become board chair, and Trustee Brianna Scott, an attorney and entrepreneur, will take on the role of vice chair. Both were elected in 2018 and selected based on seniority. Spartan football supporters can look forward to the new era beginning on August 30, 2025, when MSU hosts Western Michigan.
