Athletics

The Spartan Marching Band in their trademark Block S during their pregame performance at the MSU/UM game in 2005.

The Spartan Marching Band in their trademark Block S during their pregame performance at the MSU/UM game in 2005.

As a member of the Big Ten conference, Michigan State University is proud of its 25 Spartan Division I intercollegiate athletic teams including:

  • men’s baseball
  • men’s and women’s basketball
  • women’s crew
  • men’s and women’s cross-country
  • women’s field hockey
  • men’s football
  • men’s ice hockey
  • men’s and women’s golf
  • women’s gymnastics
  • men’s and women’s soccer
  • women’s softball
  • men’s and women’s swimming and diving
  • men’s and women’s tennis
  • men’s and women’s track and field (indoor/outdoor)
  • women’s volleyball
  • men’s wrestling

Students interested in participating in varsity team sports should have their current coach contact the MSU coach of the same sport for more information.

In addition to varsity athletics, many students participate in MSU’s extensive list of club-level sports. Club sports provide students involvement in high-level organized athletics with opportunities for leadership in the club’s activities.

MSU also offers one of the nation’s largest intramural sports programs, as well as indoor and outdoor tennis courts, two golf courses, and comprehensive fitness facilities at three different locations.

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