One of the most anticipated sporting events at Michigan State University will have a few changes this year.
The school announced Wednesday that Michigan State Madness, an annual event at Breslin Center introducing the MSU men's and women's basketball teams, will be held Friday, Oct. 4. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with festivities starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
The start time is two and a half earlier than that of previous years.
The time change will allow MSU students and fans to attend the event. The time change also allows for these individuals to be available to watch the MSU football game, which is scheduled for 9 p.m. in Eugene, Oregon.
Additionally, the annual Izzone Campout will take place at night on Oct. 4., as announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, by the official Izzone account.
Izzone Campout x Michigan State Madness
— The Izzone (@ThisistheIZZONE) September 5, 2024
Get those tents ready⛺️💚 #GoGreen pic.twitter.com/b5Og8kTAWk
"It's a new format for our programs and I think the setup will get our students engaged, and by starting a bit earlier, it will be even more family friendly," Head men's basketball Coach Tom Izzo said in a press release Wednesday. "Once we're done at the Breslin Center, every Spartan fan can get home in time for the football game."
Izzo has guided the Spartans to 26 straight NCAA Tournament appearances, and the event will be a glimpse at the new-look team without its veterans last year: AJ Hoggard, Tyson Walker and Malik Hall.
Women's Head Coach Robyn Fralick is coming off an encouraging first season at the helm, becoming the first coach in program history to lead MSU to the NCAA Tournament in their first year. Fralick's Spartans finished 22-9 last year, earning the most victories they've had since the 2015-2016 season.
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