COLUMBIA, Mo. – With the highly anticipated 2026-27 Mizzou men’s and women’s basketball seasons tipping off next week, Mizzou Athletics has announced a series of fan experience enhancements and improvements alongside key operations updates for the year.
The action begins at Mizzou Arena with "Tip-Off in CoMo” as the Mizzou women’s team hosts Howard on Monday (6:30 p.m.) and the men’s team hosts Cleveland State on Tuesday (7 p.m.). Fans can purchase $5.73 tickets for the men's and women's openers HERE.
Fan Experience
A new Coca-Cola Corner will be set up at the southeast corner of the arena concourse outside Sections 108-109 and will be the perfect spot for fans to stop by at pregame or halftime. The area will include high-top tables with TVs showing games from around the nation, arcade games, and other activities for families to enjoy. This area will also be used for autographs and meet-and-greets throughout the season with all Mizzou teams and will be the perfect place to hang out with family and friends.
The court projection system has been refreshed, with two new shows ready to energize the crowds during games.
Dre'Co Craig will bring the energy to Mizzou Arena as the men’s basketball in-game host this season. Fans will be familiar with his work as the in-game host for the St. Louis Blues. Olivia Randolph will return as in-game host for women’s basketball this season.
Entrance Procedures & Arena Operations
Walk-through magnetometers will be in operation at all arena entrances when entering the venue. As a reminder, a Clear Bag Policy is also in place.
Doors to Mizzou Arena open 60 minutes before women’s games and 90 minutes prior to men’s games.
Tickets to Mizzou Athletics events are digital, and fans should download tickets and parking to their digital wallets prior to arriving on campus.
Mizzou Arena is a cashless venue, as are all Mizzou Athletics venues.
Arrival to Mizzou Arena
Fans are encouraged to allow ample time to arrive on campus, as road construction along I-70 could impact traffic flow across the state. Five construction projects are underway along I-70, and travel via the interstate will require extra time.
For more information, visit www.modot.org/improvei70.
New Premium Experience
The new Bud Light Clinton Club, a premium location behind the loge boxes on the suite level, will be opening in early 2027. This new location includes a completely enhanced game day experience, including an open seating area, upgraded bar and the ability to see and hear game day in Mizzou Arena from the new location. The Clinton Club is not available until the new location opens.
New Concessions & New Team Store
Mizzou Athletics has partnered with two new vendors this athletics season to continue to build on the fan and guest experience. Sodexo Live! now manages concessions and hospitality at all Mizzou venues alongside Columbia-based Upper Crust Food Service. In addition to added technology designed to speed up service and the conversion of some traditional concessions stands to grab-and-gos, the concessions lineup at games has been refreshed.
The Tiger Team Store is now operated by Follett Higher Education Group. The Tiger Team Store location inside Mizzou Arena on the northeast concourse will be open on game days, while the Memorial Stadium location holds regular business hours of 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
For more information on basketball game days, visit www.MUTigers.com/gameday.