Football Fan Guide
SEPT. 12 GAME DAY GUIDE - BEARS VS. LINDENWOOD
TICKETS | CLEAR BAG POLICY | TAILGATING / BEARFEST VILLAGE | TRAFFIC FLOW | PARKING MAP | PARKING | DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TICKETS
PROMOTIONS
Heroes Day (Buy tickets - promo code HERO)
Extra Yard for Teachers (Buy tickets - promo code EYFT26)
Youth Spirit Clinic
GAMEDAY TIMELINE
1:00 p.m. - Plaster Stadium Box Office open
3:00 p.m. - Parking lots & BearFest Village open
3:45 p.m. - Bear Walk
5:00 p.m. - Gates Open
5:15 p.m. - Pep Rally at Bear Head
5:35 p.m. - Be in your seats*
5:45 p.m. - Band performance*
6:00 p.m. - Kickoff - Beat Lindenwood!
*Approximate time
PREGAME TRAFFIC FLOW
CLICK HERE for Full Map
PARKING ACCESS
Game day parking is cashless in 2026. (PURCHASE PARKING)
For vehicles without a Bears Fund / Season Ticket Holder parking pass, single-game parking passes may be purchased/reserved in advance ($15 per vehicle in Lot 22, Lot 18 and BearPark South in advance, $20 on game day). Single-game parking is based on availability.
Lot 19 and Lot 4 are no longer available for single game purchase.
Except areas reserved for residence life, all other campus parking lots and BearPark North parking garage, remain FREE on game days.
CLICK HERE for Full Map
BEAR WALK
The Bear Walk is a game day tradition where fans and students line the route to cheer on Bears Football as the team makes its way to the locker room before kickoff. This year, the walk will feature two routes—one beginning west of Meyer Library and traveling through BearFest Village, and a new route beginning in Student Tailgate Lot 24 and continuing through the Grand Street underpass. The updated routes accommodate construction in BearFest Village while creating a bigger opportunity for students to engage with the team and build game day energy.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Missouri State's clear bag policy was put in place in 2025 to enhance existing security and public safety measures at Robert W. Plaster Stadium and other on-campus locations. The policy is designed to regulate the size and types of bags that may be carried into the venue for all events. Examples of permissible bags include:
CONCESSION HIGHLIGHTS
Lindenwood food special: Tex-Mex Burrito Bowl for $8 at Rivalry Grill
Bear Bites Menu (Student Section - East Side)
- $4 Food and Beer Options
- Soft drinks for $3 or less
Plaster Stadium is a cashless venue.
STUDENT TAILGATING
In an effort to provide more space for the growing student tailgating population, the student tailgating area will move to Lot 24 at the corner of Grand and National. Reservations will remain free and are open to students and student organizations on a first-come, first-served basis.
BearFest Village tailgating has not changed from previous seasons, except for the aforementioned student group location.
More Information
STUDENT TAILGATE COOLER CHECK SERVICE
Missouri State will provide a cooler check service at football games. The cooler check service will allow Missouri State students to securely check their empty coolers for the duration of the football games to ensure convenience, safety and compliance with stadium policies.
Key Details
• Available to MSU students with BearPass ID only.
• Only empty coolers accepted – no liquids, alcohol, or contents allowed.
• Located in the student tailgate area near stadium tunnel.
• Drop-Off: Opens 1 hour before kickoff.
• Pick-Up: Open for the duration of the game through 30 minutes post-game.
More Information
STUDENT REWARDS
Bear Rewards is the official student rewards program of Mo State Athletics. This new program rewards students with points by attending games, which can be redeemed for prizes and experiences.
How to join:
• Download and open the Missouri State Bears app on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Search “MSU Bears” to find it.
• Within the app, on the bottom navigation menu, locate the “Student Rewards” tab. Click on this tab.
• Click either “Join Now” (new users) or “Log In” (returning users) .
• Provide you Missouri State email ending with @MissouriState.edu.
• Welcome to Bear Rewards! You can now start earning points by attending Missouri State games!
For issues or questions, please contact AthleticsMarketing@MissouriState.edu.
BEARS BREAKDOWN
Bears Breakdown is a new postgame tradition celebrated only after Bears Football victories. Following a win, two football players, one spirit squad member, one Pride Marching Band member and one Missouri State student will gather on the field in front of the student section to break five pavers spelling B-E-A-R-S. Each paver will be smashed to the cadence of the Missouri State Fight Song, creating a signature victory celebration that brings the team, students, band and spirit squads together after every home win.
TICKETS | CLEAR BAG POLICY | TAILGATING / BEARFEST VILLAGE | TRAFFIC FLOW | PARKING MAP | PARKING | DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TICKETS
PROMOTIONS
Heroes Day (Buy tickets - promo code HERO)
Extra Yard for Teachers (Buy tickets - promo code EYFT26)
Youth Spirit Clinic
GAMEDAY TIMELINE
1:00 p.m. - Plaster Stadium Box Office open
3:00 p.m. - Parking lots & BearFest Village open
3:45 p.m. - Bear Walk
5:00 p.m. - Gates Open
5:15 p.m. - Pep Rally at Bear Head
5:35 p.m. - Be in your seats*
5:45 p.m. - Band performance*
6:00 p.m. - Kickoff - Beat Lindenwood!
*Approximate time
PREGAME TRAFFIC FLOW
CLICK HERE for Full Map
PARKING ACCESS
Game day parking is cashless in 2026. (PURCHASE PARKING)
For vehicles without a Bears Fund / Season Ticket Holder parking pass, single-game parking passes may be purchased/reserved in advance ($15 per vehicle in Lot 22, Lot 18 and BearPark South in advance, $20 on game day). Single-game parking is based on availability.
Lot 19 and Lot 4 are no longer available for single game purchase.
Except areas reserved for residence life, all other campus parking lots and BearPark North parking garage, remain FREE on game days.
CLICK HERE for Full Map
BEAR WALK
The Bear Walk is a game day tradition where fans and students line the route to cheer on Bears Football as the team makes its way to the locker room before kickoff. This year, the walk will feature two routes—one beginning west of Meyer Library and traveling through BearFest Village, and a new route beginning in Student Tailgate Lot 24 and continuing through the Grand Street underpass. The updated routes accommodate construction in BearFest Village while creating a bigger opportunity for students to engage with the team and build game day energy.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Missouri State's clear bag policy was put in place in 2025 to enhance existing security and public safety measures at Robert W. Plaster Stadium and other on-campus locations. The policy is designed to regulate the size and types of bags that may be carried into the venue for all events. Examples of permissible bags include:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12".
- One gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc bags or similar).
- Small clutch bags, approximately 5.5" tall x 7.5: wide, with or without a handle or strap.
- No outside food or drink
CONCESSION HIGHLIGHTS
Lindenwood food special: Tex-Mex Burrito Bowl for $8 at Rivalry Grill
Bear Bites Menu (Student Section - East Side)
- $4 Food and Beer Options
- Soft drinks for $3 or less
Plaster Stadium is a cashless venue.
STUDENT TAILGATING
In an effort to provide more space for the growing student tailgating population, the student tailgating area will move to Lot 24 at the corner of Grand and National. Reservations will remain free and are open to students and student organizations on a first-come, first-served basis.
BearFest Village tailgating has not changed from previous seasons, except for the aforementioned student group location.
More Information
STUDENT TAILGATE COOLER CHECK SERVICE
Missouri State will provide a cooler check service at football games. The cooler check service will allow Missouri State students to securely check their empty coolers for the duration of the football games to ensure convenience, safety and compliance with stadium policies.
Key Details
• Available to MSU students with BearPass ID only.
• Only empty coolers accepted – no liquids, alcohol, or contents allowed.
• Located in the student tailgate area near stadium tunnel.
• Drop-Off: Opens 1 hour before kickoff.
• Pick-Up: Open for the duration of the game through 30 minutes post-game.
More Information
STUDENT REWARDS
Bear Rewards is the official student rewards program of Mo State Athletics. This new program rewards students with points by attending games, which can be redeemed for prizes and experiences.
How to join:
• Download and open the Missouri State Bears app on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Search “MSU Bears” to find it.
• Within the app, on the bottom navigation menu, locate the “Student Rewards” tab. Click on this tab.
• Click either “Join Now” (new users) or “Log In” (returning users) .
• Provide you Missouri State email ending with @MissouriState.edu.
• Welcome to Bear Rewards! You can now start earning points by attending Missouri State games!
For issues or questions, please contact AthleticsMarketing@MissouriState.edu.
BEARS BREAKDOWN
Bears Breakdown is a new postgame tradition celebrated only after Bears Football victories. Following a win, two football players, one spirit squad member, one Pride Marching Band member and one Missouri State student will gather on the field in front of the student section to break five pavers spelling B-E-A-R-S. Each paver will be smashed to the cadence of the Missouri State Fight Song, creating a signature victory celebration that brings the team, students, band and spirit squads together after every home win.
Introducing 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻@MoStateFootball’s new postgame tradition that takes us all! 🐻#GoBears | #NoStateLikeMoState pic.twitter.com/kbYe7iAwSD
— Missouri State Athletics (@MissouriStBears) August 21, 2026
