COLUMBIA, Mo. - The Mizzou Tiger football team will hold its annual Black & Gold Spring Game on Saturday, April 18th at 4:00 p.m. at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field, and a record crowd is anticipated to see the two-time defending SEC Eastern Division champs close out their 2015 spring camp. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, as numerous activities surround the game all throughout the day, and give fans of all ages ways to have fun while supporting their Tigers. Here's a rundown:
KICKOFF - Kickoff for the game is set for 4 p.m. (stadium gates open at 3 p.m.), with the later time set to allow fans to experience their standard tailgating experience. Tailgating is encouraged!
PARKING - Parking lots will be open to all and available beginning Saturday morning at 9 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
ADMISSION - The Black & Gold Game is free with a spring game ticket (downloaded for free HERE) AND one non-perishable food item benefitting the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri. Mizzou students also get in free with a valid MU student ID.
FAN FEST - Fans are encouraged to arrive early, and whether or not tailgating is in order, an exciting Fan Fest will take place from 1-3:45 p.m. between Memorial Stadium and the Hearnes Center. From 1-3 p.m., The World Famous Dr. Zhivegas will play a free concert near the southwest corner of Hearnes. Multiple carnival-style rides will be on hand (minimum height requirement of 36-38 inches for rides), as well as various inflatable games. In addition, photo stations will be available for fans to take photos with the Mizzou Helmet Car, Truman's Taxi/Fire Truck, and Mizzou Football trophies including the SEC Eastern Division and Citrus Bowl championship trophies.
FOOD - Multiple food/beverage trucks will be on hand surrounding the Fan Fest activities for fans to purchase tasty tailgating food from local vendors. Once inside Memorial Stadium, full concessions will be available on both the east and west concourses.
BEVERAGES - Beer and soda will be available for purchase within Truman's Terrace for patrons over 21 years old with a valid government-issued ID. Beer sales will end promptly at 3:30 p.m. Alcohol is not permitted inside Memorial Stadium.
MICK DEAVER DRIVE - Will be closed to auto traffic at 11 a.m. on Saturday, and will be the location for the hub of activity for the Fan Fest from 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
ONLINE UPDATES - Please check out the latest updates to schedules for the spring game by visiting www.mutigers.com/springgame.
SEATING - Seating is general admission, with lower levels (rows 1-35) on both the east and west sides, open. Seating will not be available on the Rock M Hill, the south stands, or the Tiger Deck (East Side Upper Deck).
TEAM STORE TENT SALE - Tons of great buys (some items as much as 75% off!) for authentic Mizzou merchandise, and many game-worn items for sale from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday (April 17) and on Saturday (April 18) from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.. Located at the north end of Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium at the Tiger Team Store.
STROLLERS - Strollers will be permitted inside Memorial Stadium for the Black & Gold Game (different from regular season policy). An unsecured stroller parking area will be located on the East Concourse near Gate 6E where fans can leave their stroller.
UMBRELLAS - Umbrellas will not be permitted inside Memorial Stadium.
SEC NETWORK - For those unable to attend the game, the SEC Network will show the game in its entirety on SEC Network Plus, available via WatchESPN. The network will also be providing wrap-around coverage of Mizzou's spring game, along with others throughout the league, on the SEC Network alternate channel (check your local listings).
2015 SEASON TICKETS - Select season ticket locations will be available for purchase during the Fan Fest, and any fan who purchases season tickets will receive a free Mizzou "beanie" hat (one per each season ticket purchased). Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office located outside the northeast corner of Memorial Stadium.
MIZZOU BASEBALL VS. ALABAMA - The #23 Mizzou Tiger Baseball team plays host to the Alabama Crimson Tide at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th at Taylor Stadium/Simmons Field. Vouchers for free admission to baseball will be available for pick up at Memorial Stadium, located at Gate 1 at the ticket office on the north concourse of the stadium.