What to Wear to a Michigan State Game: Michigan State Spartans Gameday Outfit Guide

Whether you're headed to a home game in East Lansing, MI, watching with friends, or just repping the Spartans on a regular Tuesday, this guide covers what to wear, how the pieces fit, and the best Michigan State gifts. Every piece below is officially licensed by Michigan State University and designed by UPSIDE, with the school name flipped upside down so it stands out in a sea of green and white.

The best Michigan State apparel right now

These are the pieces Michigan State fans reach for most, from the varsity hoodie to the mesh shorts that show up at every tailgate.

Michigan State Varsity Hoodie$98Michigan State Essentials Oversized Tee$65Michigan State Varsity Mesh Shorts$80Michigan State Spartans Mini Mesh Shorts$50Michigan State Spartans Hat$45Michigan State x Upside Hoodie$70

How to dress for a Michigan State game

Fall in East Lansing, MI turns cold quickly, so plan on layers: start with a tee early in the season and lean on the hoodie once the temperature drops.

• Early-season game: Warm early-season afternoons still call for something light. Wear: Michigan State Essentials Oversized Tee, Michigan State Varsity Mesh Shorts, Michigan State Spartans Hat.
• Cold-weather game: Layer up over a long sleeve, add the hat, and you're set for the stands. Wear: Michigan State Varsity Hoodie, Michigan State Spartans Hat.
• Everyday on campus: The pieces you'll actually reach for all year. Wear: Michigan State Varsity Hoodie, Michigan State Essentials Oversized Tee.

Michigan State tailgate essentials

Tailgates are long, so comfort matters as much as color. Mesh shorts are the easiest piece to live in all day, an oversized tee layers over anything, and a hat handles sun and bad hair days alike. If the game runs late, toss the hoodie in the car.

Sizing and fit

• Hoodies: Michigan State Varsity Hoodie comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Tees: the Michigan State Essentials Oversized Tee comes in S, M, L, XL, XXL and is cut oversized, so size down for a closer fit.
• Mesh shorts: Michigan State Varsity Mesh Shorts comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL.
• Mini mesh shorts: Michigan State Spartans Mini Mesh Shorts comes in XS, S, M, L.
• Hats: one size fits most.

Not sure? Size exchanges are free, so you can swap if something doesn't fit right.

Michigan State gift ideas

Shopping for a student, a new admit, a proud parent or an alum? These are easy wins:

• Under $50: Michigan State Spartans Hat ($45).
• The bigger gift: Michigan State Spartans Mini Mesh Shorts ($50), Michigan State Suede Hat ($50), Michigan State Essentials Oversized Tee ($65).
• The full fit: pair a hoodie or tee with shorts and a hat to hit free shipping at $125.

Why the Michigan State logo is upside down

The upside-down print is UPSIDE's signature. It flips tradition for fans who want their Michigan State pride to look different from what everyone else bought at the bookstore, while staying officially licensed. Read more about the meaning behind upside-down apparel, or see the Michigan State collection launch.

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