Tailgate and Parking Updates for 2026 Football Season
August 07, 2026 | Football
SPRINGFIELD – With the 2026 college football season set to begin next month, Missouri State Athletics has announced important game day information regarding BearFest Village reservations, parking and tailgating for all fans.
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Fans wishing to reserve tailgate space within BearFest Village may now do so through the reservation page HERE. Student tailgate reservations remain free and are available for Missouri State students and registered student organizations in Lot 24. Tailgate space is limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Due to ongoing construction at McDonald Arena throughout the 2026 football season, patrons should be aware that the construction area, which includes Kings Street and areas north of McDonald Arena, will be closed.
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Fans planning to park on campus for home football games should note that paid parking will be available in Lots 18, 22 and the BearPark South parking garage based on availability. Parking is $15 per vehicle when purchased in advance and $20 per vehicle on game day. All game day parking transactions will be CASHLESS.
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Advance parking passes are on sale now and may be purchased HERE.
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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 Camden Sapp at (417) 836-7678.
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Fans wishing to reserve tailgate space within BearFest Village may now do so through the reservation page HERE. Student tailgate reservations remain free and are available for Missouri State students and registered student organizations in Lot 24. Tailgate space is limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Due to ongoing construction at McDonald Arena throughout the 2026 football season, patrons should be aware that the construction area, which includes Kings Street and areas north of McDonald Arena, will be closed.
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Fans planning to park on campus for home football games should note that paid parking will be available in Lots 18, 22 and the BearPark South parking garage based on availability. Parking is $15 per vehicle when purchased in advance and $20 per vehicle on game day. All game day parking transactions will be CASHLESS.
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Advance parking passes are on sale now and may be purchased HERE.
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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 Camden Sapp at (417) 836-7678.
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