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Michigan State University Men's Basketball Tickets

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 35 reviews

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Michigan State Spartans Men's Basketball History

Michigan State University first fielded a men's basketball team in 1898, less than a decade after the sport's invention. By 1957, the school won its first Big Ten title and made its first appearance in the Final Four under coach Forrest "Forddy" Anderson. Michigan State won its first national championship under Jud Heathcote in 1979. Earvin "Magic" Johnson helped lead the Spartans to a 75-64 victory in Salt Lake City against Larry Bird and the Indiana State Sycamores, beginning the legendary decade-long rivalry between the two. In 2000, Mateen Cleaves led the Spartans under Izzo to their second title, defeating the Florida Gators 89-76 in Indianapolis.

Under current coach Tom Izzo, Michigan State has reached new heights in college basketball. The 2018-19 season was especially momentous for the Spartans, with Michigan State winning their sixth conference tournament championship and 15th regular-season conference championship. Coach Izzo won his 600th game on March 15, 2019, defeating Ohio State 77-70 in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals. Michigan State went on to reach that Final Four.

Michigan State Spartans Team Info

Conference: Big Ten
Team Colors: Green and white
Team Rivals: Michigan Wolverines, Purdue Boilermakers, Wisconsin Badgers

Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center

East Lansing, Michigan, is home to one of the premiere basketball programs in the Big Ten Conference. The Michigan State Spartans play at the Breslin Student Events Center, which opened in 1989 and seats 15,000. They are coached by Tom Izzo, a former assistant at MSU who replaced Jud Heathcote upon his retirement in 1995. The Spartans have won the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament twice, in 1979 and 2000, were finalists in 2009 and have been to the Final Four 10 times, most recently in 2019.

FAQS

Michigan State’s 2023–24 regular season kicks off in November at home as the Spartans face off against James Madison. The Spartans play their final game of the regular season in Bloomington, Indiana against the Hoosiers. Here’s a list of key games to keep an eye on: 

  • 11/06 vs. James Madison
  • 12/05 vs. Wisconsin
  • 12/18 vs. Oakland
  • 01/26 @ Wisconsin
  • 01/30 vs. Michigan
  • 02/17 @ Michigan
  • 03/02 @ Purdue
  • 03/10 @ Indiana

Tickets for the Spartans' 2023–24 regular season can be purchased on Ticketmaster.

The Michigan State Spartans play their basketball games at the Breslin Student Events Center (or Breslin Center) in East Lansing, Michigan. The seating map for the Breslin Center can be viewed here.

Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, Michigan. It’s approximately 60 miles away from the University of Michigan, which is located in Ann Arbor.

Reviews

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 35 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    5 Stars!

    by Jluv on 12/21/23Little Caesars Arena - Detroit

    Little Cesars Arena is an incredible venue. The staff was so kind, friendly and helpful. The Spartans basketball game was so much fun and just electric. Great atmosphere and experience!

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    Good but . . .

    by pjm-diddy on 12/20/23Little Caesars Arena - Detroit

    It was a great game but where was everyone? There were entire sections that were empty, why? Oh, I know why. You have priced out the average family.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Back on track!

    by Breezy on 12/19/23Little Caesars Arena - Detroit

    Great experience, awesome atmosphere at LCA in Detroit! Glad to see our Spartans getting back on track, after going through a slump. Tough road ahead but I have confidence that the team will persevere through the adversity. Go Green Go White!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Great game

    by dunadan6 on 12/19/23Little Caesars Arena - Detroit

    Fantastic experience seeing Michigan State in Detroit. The only minus was the TERRIBLE announcer. Let's hope they do better next year.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    BEAR DOWN!

    by California Wildcat Fan on 11/26/23Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs - Palm Desert

    Our first event at the new Acrisure Arena in the Coachella Valley! We had center court seats and talk about a final five minute showdown between Arizona and Michigan State! Great arena and great fans bases to this battle! Congratulations Arizona Wildcats on your tournament Win! BEAR DOWN!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Had a great time!

    by Honey on 11/26/23Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs - Palm Desert

    It was a great place to watch basketball! Will be getting tickets for hockey! Going to see Heart Dec 28th wondering about that!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    College Basketball Experience

    by Aidrn on 11/26/23Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs - Palm Desert

    Good experience. Can't wait for another college or NBA basketball game in the valley.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    A first class venue and a wonderful event

    by Dr Roy on 11/26/23Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs - Palm Desert

    This was my first experience at the Acrishure arena, and I loved it. I'm an MSU alum and was treated to a terrific basketball game featuring two excellent teams. And the arena is in a great location - wide open spaces with spacious parking - and a nice array of vendors.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Amazing

    by CSB on 11/26/23Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs - Palm Desert

    Great experience all around not a bad seat in the arena from what I could tell.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Go Cats

    by Fitz on 11/26/23Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs - Palm Desert

    Awesome except Bass on Music is Terrible !! Everything else excellent especially the W