Celebrate Tiger Homecoming!
The Mizzou Tigers football team is back in Columbia on Saturday, October 21 for Homecoming 2023! This year, they take on the South Carolina Gamecocks.
If you’ll be in Columbia for the game, here’s what you need to know to have a great CoMo and Mizzou experience. We’re so excited to welcome you to our community this season!
Homecoming Events & Activities
Homecoming Week at Mizzou means a whole host of activities that everyone can enjoy! Here are some of the highlights:
- Decorate The District – Oct. 19 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Downtown Columbia
- Homecoming Headquarters – Oct. 20 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Reynolds Alumni Center
- Campus Decorations – Oct. 20 from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. | Greektown
- Homecoming Spirit Rally – Oct. 20 at 8:30 p.m. | Traditions Plaza
- Homecoming Parade – Oct. 21 at 9:00 a.m. | MU Campus + Downtown Columbia
- View the full Homecoming schedule on Mizzou.com.
Game Information
- Game Details: Saturday, October 21 at 2:30 p.m. CT at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium
- Broadcast: SEC Network
- Tickets: Available here
Travel Information
Hotels: Columbia is home to over 30 lodging properties for all budgets. During football season, the Convention and Visitors Bureau tracks availability to assist visitors in finding rooms for their Columbia visit. If you’re having difficulty finding a room, please call 573.874.2489 and ask about hotel availability.
Transportation: There are a number of options for getting to and from the game. Get directions to the stadium from all directions.
- GoCOMO, Columbia’s transit system, will be running six FREE shuttle routesopens PDF file on gameday (download routes PDF hereopens PDF file )! Two routes will go through downtown Columbia and four to hotels across the city. You can track the shuttles using the GoCOMO app on your mobile device.
- Fans are encouraged to utilize downtown Columbia parking garages which are free on Saturdays.
- If you choose to park downtown, street parking meters are required to be fed. Parking lots are enforced from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and street meters are enforced from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. For parking rates and additional information, please visit CoMo.gov. You can also use the ParkMobile app to pay for parking. Downtown is adjacent to the Mizzou campus and is an easy walk to Memorial Stadium (about 20 minutes from the farthest edge of downtown to the stadium).
- Columbia has both Uber and Lyft ride-sharing available.
- Columbia is also home to a number of taxi services.
- There are a number of permit parking optionsopens PDF file provided by Mizzou and public parking options closer to the stadium.
Gameday Logistics
Self-service ticket scanning pedestals will be at ALL entry gates for the 2023 season.
Game Entry: Your ticket will contain information regarding which gate entrance will provide the easiest access to your seats. As part of the Southeastern Conference, Mizzou observes the SEC clear-bag policy. Memorial Stadium policies regarding bags, cameras and more can be found here. Gates to the stadium open 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
Gameday Gear
Looking to pick up some new black and gold before the game? Check out these great stops for everything from t-shirts to Christmas ornaments.
- The Mizzou Store – on campus, 911 E. Rollins
- Tiger Team Store – 600 E. Stadium (on the north side of Memorial Stadium)
- Rally House– 808 E. Broadway
- Tiger Spirit– 111 S. 9th St.
Enjoying Pregame
Tailgating
As per tradition, football means tailgating! Tailgating sites will open at 11:30 a.m. for fan usage and must be cleared and cleaned by midnight, or 3 hours after the game (whichever is later). Tiger fans are always excited to welcome visitors to their tailgating set-ups so find some new gameday friends and enjoy the day. View full Mizzou’s tailgating guidelines here.
Tiger Walk
Tiger Walk is when the football team arrives to the stadium. Team busses will enter Lot C off South Providence Rd., drop off at the top of the hill and the team will walk down the hill between the stadium and Stephens Indoor Facility and enter the locker room through the front doors of the South End Zone Building. This occurs approximately two hours and thirty minutes before kickoff.
Light the Dome
In 2020, Mizzou began a new tradition of lighting the Jesse Hall dome after Tiger victories. Let Mizzou Head Coach Eli Drinkwitz tell you more.
Other Weekend Activities
There’s plenty to do around CoMo while you’re in town for the game!
- Thursday, Oct. 19 – CoMo Comedy Club: Che Durena | The Blue Note
- Thursday, Oct. 19 – Rae Fitzgerald: Album Release Show | Rose Music Hall
- Friday, Oct. 20 – Gwar | The Blue Note
- Friday, Oct. 20 – Ritch Henderson | Rose Music Hall
- Saturday, Oct. 21 – Midway Outdoor Flea Market & Craft Show | Midway Antique Mall
- Saturday, Oct. 21 – Centralia Pumpkin Fest | Central, MO
- Saturday, Oct. 21 – 8th Annual Trick or Treat in the Park | Hallsville, MO
- Saturday, Oct. 21 – Nclusion Plus: Miracle Before Halloween | Serendipity Salon & Gallery
- Saturday, Oct. 21 – Agent Orange | Rose Music Hall
- Sunday, Oct. 22 – Abby Hamilton | Rose Music Hall
- Visit one of Columbia’s Farmers Markets
Don’t have time to explore downtown on gameday? It’s definitely worth a visit back to The District for local restaurants, shops and art!
