SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State has announced its 2025 football game themes as part of its inaugural season in Conference USA and FBS football. A great variety of special events, discounted tickets and unique game-day opportunities await BearNation as they prepare to experience the roar this fall at Plaster Stadium.
 
With single-game tickets already on sale, and season tickets still available in most price ranges, this year's six-game home slate will feature the following promo dates:
 
Sat., Sept. 13 vs. SMU – FBS Home Opener
Sat., Sept. 20 vs. UT Martin – Family Weekend | Extra Yards for Teachers
Sat., Sept. 27 vs. Western Kentucky – Black Out | Future Bears Kids Day | Spirit Squad Clinic
Wed., Oct. 29 vs. FIU – Ag Day
Sat., Nov. 15 vs. UTEP – Homecoming | Heroes Day
Sat., Nov. 29 vs. LA Tech – Senior Day
 
Follow the Bears on social media @MissouriStBears and @MoStateFootball for additional promotion details and ticket discounts as they become available throughout the season. Fans may also sign up for free Vozzi text updates throughout the year by clicking here.   
 
 
THEME DESCRIPTIONS
 
Sept. 20
Family Weekend: Join the Missouri State community and cheer on the Bears during the annual Family Weekend celebration. Families of Missouri State students will find programming throughout the entire weekend and a special Family Programs tailgate space for students and their families at BearFest Village.  
 
Extra Yards for Teachers: Extra Yards for Teachers celebrates educators nationwide with a weekend dedicated to their support for young minds. During the game, we'll team up with the CFP Foundation to elevate the teaching profession by recognizing area educators.
Local educators are eligible for a special ticket discount.
 
 
Sept. 27
Black Out: Cheer on the Bears in your best black BearWear for Missouri State's inaugural Conference USA contest.  
 
Future Bears Kids Club Day: Future Bears Kids Club members can redeem their annual football membership benefit at this game. All members and their families will receive a $10 ticket special to attend the game. Only current Future Bears Kids Club members are eligible.  
 
Spirit Squad Clinic: The Missouri State Sugar Bears dance team and Cheerleaders are teaming up to lead a Bears Spirit Squad Clinic before the game.
 
 
Oct. 29
Ag Day: Join the Bears and celebrate agriculture in the Ozarks. Missouri State University Darr College of Agriculture encourages all area FFA and other ag organizations to join them at Plaster Stadium. Group ticket rates start at $5 per ticket.
 
 
Nov. 15
Homecoming: Missouri State Alumni and Friends are invited back to campus to enjoy our annual Homecoming weekend. Alumni and friends of all ages will find activities on campus throughout the weekend, including the annual Homecoming parade on campus Saturday morning. Cheer on the Bears and enjoy the Homecoming court coronation at halftime. 
 
Heroes Day: Missouri State Athletics is celebrating the brave service men and women of our Armed Forces and first responders. All heroes can redeem a free ticket along with $8 tickets for any accompanying family members.
 
 
TICKETS
Additional themes and game-day giveaways will be announced throughout the season.
 
Single-game tickets for all six MSU home games are on sale at the Great Southern Bank Arena Box Office, (417) 836-7678 and online at MissouriStateBears.com/Tickets.
 
Season Tickets remain available for purchase in most seating sections and may be PURCHASED ONLINE or at the Missouri State Box Office. Missouri State students are admitted free to all home games by presenting a valid BearPass on game days. Discounted season tickets are also available for all Missouri State faculty and staff.

Group ticket information is available by contacting Duane Miller at (417) 836-8899.
 

YOUR BEARS
Coach Ryan Beard begins his third season at Missouri State after finishing the 2024 season with an 8-4 overall record and a 6-2 ledger in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) to finish one game behind the league's tri-champions. Last season, the Bears landed 12 all-conference players and won eight straight games from Sept. 14 to Nov. 9 while eclipsing 5,000 total yards, 400 points and 3,600 passing yards in their final season in the FCS ranks.