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The Mizzou opens in a new windowTigers kick off this Saturday, 2:30 PM at Memorial Stadium against the Vanderbilt opens in a new windowCommodores.

PRE-GAME

Looking for a hotel room? If you’re having a hard time finding a room, call us at 573-875-1231 and ask for hotel availability.

How to get to the stadium:

• Park downtown [parking garages are free on Saturdays] and walk to the stadium
• Park downtown and opens in a new windowcatch a shuttle to the stadium
• Check to see if your hotel is on a opens in a new windowshuttle route

{Shuttles cost $1.50 each way, and beverages/coolers are not allowed so be mindful of that before boarding}

Throw on your black and gold. Find new game day gear here:

• opens in a new windowThe Mizzou Store – on campus, 911 E. Rollins
• opens in a new windowRally House – 808 E. Broadway
• opens in a new windowAlumni Hall – 215 N. Stadium Blvd, Ste 101
• opens in a new windowTiger Spirit – 111 S. 9th St.
• Our Pinterest board – opens in a new windowGear Up for Game Day

Grab a bite to eat: look through our list of restaurants located in opens in a new windowThe District for lunch before the game or dinner afterward.

Weather: As of today (Wednesday), the forecast is calling for a sunny day with a high of 55, so you should grab your sunglasses and a jacket.

Where to watch: If you didn’t get tickets or would rather watch the game on TV, see our list of  opens in a new windowsports bars.

TAILGATE

A few tailgating notes:

• Tailgating sites open at 8 AM
• (12 PM) Tiger Walk occurs 2 hours and 30 minutes before kick off at the pedestrian bridge over Providence
• (1 PM) The stadium opens 90 minutes before kick off
• Remember to keep any pets on a leash
• Just opens in a new windowfollow the rules and have fun!

Our opens in a new windowTiger Tailgating Pinterest board has ideas for game day recipes, tailgating tips and games, and more.

opens in a new windowLighter Spinach & Artichoke Dip

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream, divided
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 (8 ounce) packages 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. Combine 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, sour cream, 2 Tablespoons Parmesan, pepper, garlic, artichoke hearts, cream cheese and spinach in a large bowl. Stir until well-blended. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella and the remaining 2 Tablespoons Parmesan.
3. Bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top. Serve with vegetables or chips (extra calories for the chips!)

WHILE YOU’RE HERE

We have a lot more events than just the game going on this weekend. You can find more information on live music, on-stage performances, farmers markets, sporting events, and more on our opens in a new windowcalendar of events. We would love for you to spend some extra time here with us!

Contact us if you have any questions:

Stop by 300 S. Providence Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
Call us at 573-875-1231
Tweet us @ColumbiaMOCVB

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