The Mizzou Tigers kick off this Saturday, 3 PM at Memorial Stadium against the Purdue Boilermakers. This is the third of four home games in a row.
PRE-GAME INFORMATION
Looking for a hotel room? If you’re having a hard time finding a room, call the City Contact Center at 573-874-CITY (2489) and ask for hotel availability.
Transportation:
- Park downtown [parking garages are free on Saturdays] and walk to the stadium
- Park downtown and catch a shuttle to the stadium
- Check to see if your hotel is on a shuttle route
Shuttle information and routes can be found at GoCOMOTransit.com.
{Shuttles cost $1.50 each way, exact change is needed}
Throw on your black and gold Find new game day gear here:
- opens in a new windowThe Mizzou Store – on campus, 911 E. Rollins
- Tiger Team Store – 600 E. Stadium (on the north side of Memorial Stadium)
- opens in a new windowRally House – 808 E. Broadway
- opens in a new windowTiger Spirit – 111 S. 9th St.
Grab a bite to eat: Look through our list of restaurants located in opens in a new windowThe District for lunch before the game.
Be prepared: be sure to follow the bag policy; the following options are allowed into the stadium:
- Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and not exceeding 12″ x 6″ x 12″
- One-gallon, clear plastic freezer bags
- Small clutch bags that do not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″
- An institutionally approved logo no larger than 4.5″ x 3.4″ on one side of permissible clear bag
TAILGATE
A few tailgating notes:
- Tailgating sites open at 8 AM
- Tiger Walk occurs 2 hours and 30 minutes before kick off – this year Tiger Walk will begin at the corner of Mick Deaver and Champions Dr. and will be followed by a free concert from Wilder in the free fan fest area on Mick Deaver Drive, east of the stadium
- The stadium opens 90 minutes before kick off
- Keep any pets on a leash
- Drones are not allowed to be flown on campus
- If you don’t have your own, ask a parking attendant for a free blue recycling bag
- Make sure you have designated drivers if you serve alcohol at your tailgate
- Just follow the rules and have fun!
Make this: “The Best Party Punch Ever”
It’s going to be hot this weekend! Be sure to have plenty of water and drinks available while you’re tailgating.
Our opens in a new windowTiger Tailgating Pinterest board has more ideas for game day recipes, tailgating tips and games, and more.
WHILE YOU’RE HERE
We hope you’ll take some extra time to explore Columbia while you’re here for the game! Here’s what is going on around town this weekend:
ON STAGE:
“Memoirs” Friday-Saturday 7:30 PM, Sunday 2 PM
Talking Horse Productions, 210 Saint James St.
Two American legends, Mark Twain and Ulysses Grant, sit on the front porch and try to make sense out of their lives as Twain urges Grant to write his memoirs to make up for Grant’s lost fortune through bad investments before he succumbs to cancer.
Family Weekend Comedian: Buzz Sutherland Friday 7 PM
Jesse Auditorium
Bring your family for a great night full of laughs!
“Intimate Apparel” Friday-Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday 2 PM
Macklanburg Playhouse
A personal story of confronting adversity through artistry. Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage’s classic story is set in 1904 New York City and told through a contemporary lens. We follow the biographical story of her grandmother, Esther, an African- American seamstress with career and personal aspirations.
LIVE MUSIC:
The Kay Brothers Friday 6:30 PM
Cooper’s Landing
9th Street Summerfest: Eli Young Band Friday 7 PM
The Blue Note
With LOCASH and Murphy’s Ford
The ShotGunBillys Friday 8 PM
Nash Vegas
Mocklove + Conman Economy Friday 9:30 PM
Rose Music Hall
9th Street Summerfest: Turnpike Troubadours Saturday 7 PM
The Blue Note
With Charley Crockett
Cara Louise Band, The Burney Sisters, Sunshine Mamas Saturday 8 PM
Cafe Berlin
Metal Meltdown ft. Mercurial Sunday 8 PM
Rose Music Hall
OTHER EVENTS:
Mizzou Soccer vs. Georgia Friday 6:30 PM
Walton Stadium
Family Weekend Film: Despicable Me 3 Friday 7 PM and 9:30 PM
Wrench Auditorium, MU
Gru reunites with his twin brother to take on bad guy, Balthazar Bratt from taking over the world. $1 with MU student ID, $2 for others.
Annual Heritage Festival & Craft Show Saturday-Sunday 10-5 PM
Nifong Park
See artisans and tradesmen dressed in 19th century attire demonstrating their trades and selling their wares. A large contemporary handmade craft area will also be featured. Enjoy entertainment on two stages including music, dancing and storytelling. Tour the Historic Maplewood Home and the Walter’s Boone County Historical Museum. Great food and a beautiful park setting will make the Heritage Festival a family tradition!
Orr Street Farmers and Artisans Market Sunday 9-1 PM
Wabash Station
CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS:
Stop by 300 S. Providence Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Call 573-874-CITY (2489)
Tweet us @VisitColumbiaMO
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