FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 1, 2025) – Travel packages for Michigan State fans looking to cheer on the Spartans at the 2025 Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off are now officially on sale. Michigan State joins North Carolina, St. Bonaventure and East Carolina in the event’s Beach Division, which will take place Nov. 25-27 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla.

Official fan travel packages include tickets to both of Michigan State’s games, hotel accommodations, and parking at Suncoast Credit Union Arena. For complete travel package information, visit www.fortmyerstipoff.com/travel. With last year’s event selling out, the only way to guarantee game tickets at this time is through official fan travel packages, which feature flexible hotel night options. Standalone ticket packages, if available, will go on sale this fall.

The Marriott Sanibel Harbor Resort and Spa will serve as the host hotel for Michigan State, offering fans the opportunity to stay where the Spartans stay and enjoy a premier resort experience. Additional lodging options include the downtown Fort Myers-based Luminary Hotel & Co., and Fort Myers Beach destinations like the Pink Shell Resort and Margaritaville Beach Resort.

“The Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off has become a can’t-miss event for college basketball fans, and welcoming a program with Michigan State’s tradition and following only adds to that excitement,” said Mark Starsiak, senior vice president at Intersport, which owns and operates the event. “We and can’t wait to create an unforgettable Thanksgiving Week experience in Southwest Florida.”

The Beach Division game schedule includes two contests on Tuesday, Nov. 25, and two on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27. Tip times will be announced in the coming weeks, but the schedule for the event includes:

Tuesday, Nov. 25 – Michigan State vs. East Carolina
Tuesday, Nov. 25 – North Carolina vs. St. Bonaventure
Thursday, Nov. 27 – East Carolina vs. St. Bonaventure
Thursday, Nov. 27 – Michigan State vs. North Carolina

Launched in 2018, the Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off has rapidly grown into a key fixture of the college basketball calendar, annually attracting top-tier programs and passionate fanbases to Southwest Florida. Past participants include Gonzaga, Kansas, Auburn, 2025 national champion Florida, Ohio State, Marquette, Wisconsin, Virginia and Michigan.

To receive the latest updates on the 2025 event, including ticket and schedule announcements, fans can subscribe to email alerts at www.fortmyerstipoff.com and follow Intersport Basketball on Twitter (X) and Instagram at @IntersportHoops.

About the Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off and Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off

An annual celebration of men’s and women’s college basketball, the Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off and Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off welcomes the top programs from around the country for incredible competition to see which teams and their fans will #OwnTheFort during Thanksgiving Week. Contested at Suncoast Credit Union Arena, the home of Florida SouthWestern State College, the events have quickly become a staple of the Southwest Florida sports calendar. To receive the latest email alerts regarding event news, ticket information and more, visit our website at www.fortmyerstipoff.com or www.womensfortmyerstipoff.com and follow Intersport Basketball on Twitter (X) and Instagram at @IntersportHoops.

About Intersport

Intersport is an award-winning agency that fills the empty space between marketing campaigns and consumers—helping brands make more meaningful connections. Its industry-leading team offers expert insights in content marketing, experiential marketing, hospitality, partnership consulting and platform development. The Chicago-based agency also owns and operates events across the professional and collegiate sports landscape, including basketball, football, golf, pickleball and volleyball. Intersport has been headquartered in Chicago since its inception in 1985 and has an additional office in Detroit. Learn more at www.intersport.global and on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook).