2026-27 Promotional Calendar
Football
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Hall of Fame:Â Celebrate the newest class of the Missouri State Athletics Hall of Fame as we recognize and honor the outstanding student-athletes, coaches, teams and contributors whose achievements have left a lasting legacy on Mo State athletics.Â
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026Â | Kennesaw State | 6:30 PM | Youth Football Night
Youth Football Night:Â Missouri State Athletics welcomes youth football players, coaches and their families for Youth Football Night at Plaster Stadium. Local youth football teams are invited to cheer on the Bears and celebrate the next generation of student-athletes.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026Â | Sam Houston | 7:00 PM | Faith & Family Night | Black Out | Ag Day | Drone Show
Faith & Family Night:Â Join Missouri State Athletics for Faith & Family Night as church groups, faith-based organizations and Bears fans from across the Ozarks come together for an evening of fellowship and Bears football. Celebrate community, family and faith while cheering on the Bears under the lights at Plaster Stadium.
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Black Out: Cheer on the Bears in your best black BearWear! Be on the look out for special game day gear from the Missouri State Bookstore!
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Ag Day:Â Join the Bears and celebrate agriculture in the Ozarks. All area FFA and other ag organizations are invited to join the action at Plaster Stadium. Group ticket rates start at $5 per ticket.
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Drone Show:Â Catch another amazing Drone Show during halftime!
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 | New Mexico State | 2:00 PM | Homecoming
Homecoming:Â 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 Saturday morning. Cheer on the Bears and enjoy the Homecoming court coronation at halftime.Â
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026 | Liberty | 1:00 PM | Senior Day
Senior Day:Â Join Missouri State Athletics as we honor the members of our senior class for their commitment, leadership and contributions to the Bears football program. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to recognize these student-athletes as they are celebrated before kickoff in their final regular season home game at Plaster Stadium.
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Men's Soccer
Sunday, August 23 I Penn State | 6:30 PM | Staff Senate Night | Fraternity & Sorority Life Night
Staff Senate Night, Fraternity & Sorority Life Night: Join members of Staff Senate and members of Fraternity and Sorority Life as the Bears take on Big Ten opponent Penn State.
Sunday, August 30 |Â Chicago State |Â 7:00 PM |Â International Programs Night
International Programs Night: International Students are encouraged to join Bears fans to celebrate this annual event, courtesy of Missouri State International Programs.
Friday, September 11 | FIU | 7:00 PM |Â Alumni & Soccer Champions Night
Alumni & Soccer Champions Night: Men’s Soccer alumni are invited and encouraged to return to Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium to celebrate and remember their contributions to our illustrious men’s soccer program.Â
Wednesday, September 16 | Kansas City | 6:00 PM | SPS Night
SPS Night: Join us for this annual event featuring a soccer doubleheader, with Central High School taking on Hillcrest High School after the Bears take on the Roos.Â
Friday, September 25 | South Florida | 7:00 PM |Â SPARC Night - Camp Night
SPARC Night - Camp Night:Â Join us and the Springfield-Greene County Park District as we welcome youth players from our annual soccer camp, and the SPARC program.
Sunday, October 11 | Tulsa | 6:00 PM | Sporting KC & Sporting Springfield Night
Sporting KC & Sporting Springfield Night:Â Join the MLS Club and its affiliated Springfield youth club for this annual event celebrating local club soccer teams!
Thursday, October 22 | Bradley | 7:30 PM | Senior Night
Senior Night: Join us in celebrating our 2026 Seniors and their contributions to our men’s soccer program as the Bears take on former Missouri Valley Conference rival Bradley.
Wednesday, October 28 - Alabama-Birmingham - 7:00 PM | Halloween Game
Halloween Game: It is Spooky Season at Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium! Wear your best Halloween Costume for the final home game of the 2026 regular season.
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Women's Soccer
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Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 | Lindenwood | 6:00 PM | Heroes Day | Extra Yard for Teachers | Youth Spirit Clinic
Heroes Day:Â 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.
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Extra Yard for Teachers:Â Extra Yard 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.
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Youth Spirit Clinic:Â Young Bears fans in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to spend the day with the Missouri State Cheer and Sugar Bears Dance teams! Participants will learn cheers, dance routines and beginner stunting skills before joining the excitement of the Bear Walk through BearFest Village and taking the field to perform during the first half of the Bears' game at Plaster Stadium.More information to come!
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026Â | Marshall | 5:30 PM | Family Weekend | Hall of Fame
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.  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.
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Extra Yard for Teachers:Â Extra Yard 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.
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Youth Spirit Clinic:Â Young Bears fans in kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to spend the day with the Missouri State Cheer and Sugar Bears Dance teams! Participants will learn cheers, dance routines and beginner stunting skills before joining the excitement of the Bear Walk through BearFest Village and taking the field to perform during the first half of the Bears' game at Plaster Stadium.More information to come!
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026Â | Marshall | 5:30 PM | Family Weekend | Hall of Fame
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Hall of Fame:Â Celebrate the newest class of the Missouri State Athletics Hall of Fame as we recognize and honor the outstanding student-athletes, coaches, teams and contributors whose achievements have left a lasting legacy on Mo State athletics.Â
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026Â | Kennesaw State | 6:30 PM | Youth Football Night
Youth Football Night:Â Missouri State Athletics welcomes youth football players, coaches and their families for Youth Football Night at Plaster Stadium. Local youth football teams are invited to cheer on the Bears and celebrate the next generation of student-athletes.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026Â | Sam Houston | 7:00 PM | Faith & Family Night | Black Out | Ag Day | Drone Show
Faith & Family Night:Â Join Missouri State Athletics for Faith & Family Night as church groups, faith-based organizations and Bears fans from across the Ozarks come together for an evening of fellowship and Bears football. Celebrate community, family and faith while cheering on the Bears under the lights at Plaster Stadium.
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Black Out: Cheer on the Bears in your best black BearWear! Be on the look out for special game day gear from the Missouri State Bookstore!
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Ag Day:Â Join the Bears and celebrate agriculture in the Ozarks. All area FFA and other ag organizations are invited to join the action at Plaster Stadium. Group ticket rates start at $5 per ticket.
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Drone Show:Â Catch another amazing Drone Show during halftime!
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 | New Mexico State | 2:00 PM | Homecoming
Homecoming:Â 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 Saturday morning. Cheer on the Bears and enjoy the Homecoming court coronation at halftime.Â
Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026 | Liberty | 1:00 PM | Senior Day
Senior Day:Â Join Missouri State Athletics as we honor the members of our senior class for their commitment, leadership and contributions to the Bears football program. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to recognize these student-athletes as they are celebrated before kickoff in their final regular season home game at Plaster Stadium.
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Men's Soccer
Thursday, August 20 | Quinnipiac | 7:00 PM | Bears Supporting Bears
Bears Supporting Bears: After the conclusion of Boomer’s Block Party, join us and other student athletes as men’s soccer kicks off the season.Sunday, August 23 I Penn State | 6:30 PM | Staff Senate Night | Fraternity & Sorority Life Night
Staff Senate Night, Fraternity & Sorority Life Night: Join members of Staff Senate and members of Fraternity and Sorority Life as the Bears take on Big Ten opponent Penn State.
Sunday, August 30 |Â Chicago State |Â 7:00 PM |Â International Programs Night
International Programs Night: International Students are encouraged to join Bears fans to celebrate this annual event, courtesy of Missouri State International Programs.
Friday, September 11 | FIU | 7:00 PM |Â Alumni & Soccer Champions Night
Alumni & Soccer Champions Night: Men’s Soccer alumni are invited and encouraged to return to Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium to celebrate and remember their contributions to our illustrious men’s soccer program.Â
Wednesday, September 16 | Kansas City | 6:00 PM | SPS Night
SPS Night: Join us for this annual event featuring a soccer doubleheader, with Central High School taking on Hillcrest High School after the Bears take on the Roos.Â
Friday, September 25 | South Florida | 7:00 PM |Â SPARC Night - Camp Night
SPARC Night - Camp Night:Â Join us and the Springfield-Greene County Park District as we welcome youth players from our annual soccer camp, and the SPARC program.
Sunday, October 11 | Tulsa | 6:00 PM | Sporting KC & Sporting Springfield Night
Sporting KC & Sporting Springfield Night:Â Join the MLS Club and its affiliated Springfield youth club for this annual event celebrating local club soccer teams!
Thursday, October 22 | Bradley | 7:30 PM | Senior Night
Senior Night: Join us in celebrating our 2026 Seniors and their contributions to our men’s soccer program as the Bears take on former Missouri Valley Conference rival Bradley.
Wednesday, October 28 - Alabama-Birmingham - 7:00 PM | Halloween Game
Halloween Game: It is Spooky Season at Betty & Bobby Allison South Stadium! Wear your best Halloween Costume for the final home game of the 2026 regular season.
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Women's Soccer
Sunday, August 16 |Â Kansas | 1:00 PM |Â Postgame Autographs & Snowcones
Postgame autographs & snow cones: Join us for postgame snow cones, and poster signing by the team for the kids!
Sunday, August 23 | Missouri | 3:00 PM | White Out | Staff Senate Night | International Programs Night
White Out/Staff Senate Night/International Programs Night: Join us for this in-state rivalry as we celebrate international students and host staff senate!
Thursday, August 27 | SEMO | 4:00 PM |Â Harry Potter Night
Harry Potter Night: Cast your spell on the Redhawks with our Harry Potter glasses giveaway! You’re a Bear, Harry!
Sunday, August 30 | Central Arkansas | 1:00 PM | Senior Night, Maroon Out
Senior Night/Maroon Out: Join us to celebrate our Senior Class and all they have accomplished! Wear your maroon for maroon out!
Sunday, September 20 | SIUE | 1:00 PM | Girls Soccer Night
Girls Soccer Night: Local girls soccer teams and players are encouraged to join us to celebrate local women’s soccer. Players will get field access post game to hone their skills!
Thursday, October 1 | Jacksonville State | 4:30 PM | Pink Out
Pink Out:Â Join us for our annual pink out game as the Bears take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks as well raise awareness for breast cancer.
Sunday, October 11 | Middle Tennessee | 1:00 PM | CUSA Green Game
CUSA Green Game:Â Join us for our annual CUSA Green Game for mental health awareness. Representatives from different campus resources will be in attendance for questions from students.
Sunday, October 25 | FIU | 1:00 PM |Â Future Bears Kids Club Day
Future Bears Kids Club Day: Bring the whole family to celebrate the last game of the 2026 regular season, highlighted by postgame field access!
Postgame autographs & snow cones: Join us for postgame snow cones, and poster signing by the team for the kids!
Sunday, August 23 | Missouri | 3:00 PM | White Out | Staff Senate Night | International Programs Night
White Out/Staff Senate Night/International Programs Night: Join us for this in-state rivalry as we celebrate international students and host staff senate!
Thursday, August 27 | SEMO | 4:00 PM |Â Harry Potter Night
Harry Potter Night: Cast your spell on the Redhawks with our Harry Potter glasses giveaway! You’re a Bear, Harry!
Sunday, August 30 | Central Arkansas | 1:00 PM | Senior Night, Maroon Out
Senior Night/Maroon Out: Join us to celebrate our Senior Class and all they have accomplished! Wear your maroon for maroon out!
Sunday, September 20 | SIUE | 1:00 PM | Girls Soccer Night
Girls Soccer Night: Local girls soccer teams and players are encouraged to join us to celebrate local women’s soccer. Players will get field access post game to hone their skills!
Thursday, October 1 | Jacksonville State | 4:30 PM | Pink Out
Pink Out:Â Join us for our annual pink out game as the Bears take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks as well raise awareness for breast cancer.
Sunday, October 11 | Middle Tennessee | 1:00 PM | CUSA Green Game
CUSA Green Game:Â Join us for our annual CUSA Green Game for mental health awareness. Representatives from different campus resources will be in attendance for questions from students.
Sunday, October 25 | FIU | 1:00 PM |Â Future Bears Kids Club Day
Future Bears Kids Club Day: Bring the whole family to celebrate the last game of the 2026 regular season, highlighted by postgame field access!
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