Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium

The stadium is at 400 East Stadium Boulevard in Columbia, immediately west of Mizzou Arena and south of the academic campus. Interstate 70 crosses Columbia north of campus; US 63 runs along the east side. Stadium Boulevard, Providence Road and College Avenue funnel traffic toward assigned parking zones.

Driving & Parking

• Driving
  From Kansas City or St. Louis, use I-70 and approach from the north; from Jefferson City, use US 63. Do not route to the stadium address once traffic control begins. Follow the digital permit’s assigned entrance and Mizzou’s live updates.
• Parking
  Most close lots require a donor or purchased permit. Passes are mobile and must be ready for scanning before reaching the attendant. Reserved and tailgate lots commonly open early in the morning.
• Parking
  Public parking has been offered in campus garages and designated lots such as CAG, TAG, VAG, HSG, UAG and Parking Structure 7. Availability and pricing vary by game, especially during north-end construction.
• Parking
  Downtown Columbia garages provide another base, but the stadium is roughly a 30–40-minute walk with hills. A downtown shuttle, when scheduled, is more practical for many visitors.
• Parking
  Accessible single-game parking is available in designated M-ADA inventory. A golf-cart shuttle connects eligible patrons toward Gate 2E; a valid state credential is required.
• Parking
  Postgame routes force vehicles toward specific arterials. Do not expect to cross campus to retrieve passengers or choose a different highway immediately after the game.

Public Transit

• Mizzou has used Columbia Transit and contracted gameday shuttles from downtown and remote lots. Exact origins, prices and operating windows are published for each home game.
• Accessible shuttles and golf-cart assistance serve designated parking zones, but carts operate only on approved routes and may pause during the heaviest pedestrian flow.
• If staying downtown, check whether the city’s football shuttle is running before deciding to leave the car. Service normally returns after the game from a marked stadium-area intersection.
• Ordinary city buses are subject to detours and are not a substitute for the event service. Save the return stop and final departure information when boarding inbound.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

• Use the official rideshare zone shown on the current gameday map. Providence Road, Stadium Boulevard and the immediate stadium loop are restricted as kickoff approaches.
• For departure, walk beyond the parking-control perimeter before requesting. Mizzou Arena or a named campus building can be easier to identify than a color-coded grass lot.
• Columbia’s rideshare supply is smaller than in Kansas City or St. Louis, so postgame waits and surge prices can be substantial.
• Confirm the plate and driver and remain on a lit sidewalk. Never wait in shuttle lanes or moving outbound traffic.

Arrive three to four hours early. Parking and tailgate lots generally open in the morning, Tiger Walk occurs about two and a half hours before kickoff, and stadium gates commonly open 90 minutes before the game. Construction may adjust the sequence.

Tailgating

• Hearnes and Mizzou Arena lots
  The large areas east and south of the stadium hold many donor and public tailgates and provide the easiest access to arena restrooms and fan activities when open.
• Tiger Avenue and Reactor Field areas
  These zones offer traditional vehicle-based tailgating farther from the bowl, often with more room and a longer walk.
• Turnkey tailgates
  Mizzou’s official operator offers single-game and season tents around Faurot Field. Verify whether parking and catering are separate purchases.
• Tailgating is permitted on the day of the event in the general vicinity of athletics parking. Kegs and bulk alcohol are prohibited, and all guests must comply with Missouri law.
• Keep tents, grills and tables behind the vehicle and out of sidewalks, drive aisles and emergency lanes. A parking pass cannot be used solely to occupy a space with tailgate equipment.
• Dispose of hot charcoal in marked containers and ask parking attendants for a free blue recycling bag. Sites must be cleared by the published deadline, commonly midnight or three hours after a late game.
• The construction perimeter at the north end is not open tailgate ground. Follow fencing and never treat an apparently empty work area as public space.

Pregame Bars & Restaurants

• Shakespeare’s Pizza
  The downtown Columbia institution serves thin-crust pizza in a casual, crowded setting. Order early or use carryout; the line is part of the atmosphere on football weekends.
• Booches
  A tiny downtown tavern known for burgers served on wax paper, pool tables and cash-oriented old-school character. It is not designed for large groups and may have age restrictions later in the day.
• Flat Branch Pub & Brewing
  A downtown brewpub with house beer, burgers, green-chile dishes and a broad menu. It is a dependable Friday dinner or shuttle-adjacent pregame meal.
• Harpo’s
  A longtime student bar near campus with multiple levels, patios and televisions. It prioritizes drinks and high energy over a quiet dining experience.
• Broadway Brewery
  A farm-to-table brewpub downtown serving house beer, burgers and seasonal dishes. It is calmer than the largest student bars but still busy on game weekends.
• Murry’s
  South of campus, Murry’s combines steaks, sandwiches and live jazz in a dark, local dining room. Drive there outside the traffic-control window.
• Café Berlin
  A Columbia breakfast favorite with creative hashes, biscuits and vegetarian options. It is useful for early kickoffs, but weekend waits develop quickly.
• Addison’s
  Downtown American fare with pasta, sandwiches and its popular nachos. The broad menu works well for mixed groups.

• Tiger Walk
  About two and a half hours before kickoff, team buses enter Lot C from South Providence Road. Players walk downhill between the stadium and indoor facility to the south-end football building.
• Rock M
  The north-hill limestone letter is both landmark and student tradition. Freshmen originally built it in 1927, and incoming students traditionally whitewash the rocks during Welcome Week.
• “M-I-Z! Z-O-U!”
  One side of the crowd calls the first half and another answers. The exchange occurs across campus and is the easiest Missouri tradition for a visitor to join.
• Marching Mizzou
  The band performs at pregame gatherings and on Faurot Field, leading “Fight Tiger,” “Every True Son” and the alma mater.
• Truman the Tiger
  Missouri’s costumed mascot is named for Missouri-born President Harry S. Truman. He enters events, works the sidelines and performs pushups after scores.
• The Missouri Waltz
  The state song appears in the band’s repertoire and provides a traditional contrast to the louder contemporary production.
• Homecoming
  Mizzou claims the first major collegiate homecoming, organized in 1911. The annual game includes campus decorations, a parade and alumni events that make that weekend especially busy.

• Rock M
  The 90-by-95-foot limestone letter dominates the open north end. Opponents have occasionally rearranged or painted it, making protection and restoration part of its lore.
• Memorial purpose
  The stadium was built to honor Missouri students who died in World War I, a meaning preserved in the Memorial Stadium name even as Faurot Field became common shorthand.
• Natural bowl
  Original stands were cut into a campus valley, producing a sunken field and hillside end zone rather than a freestanding urban structure.
• Don Faurot statue and field name
  Faurot played, coached and served as athletic director at Missouri. The field gained his name in 1972.
• South End Zone Facility
  The 2019 building contains football operations, clubs, suites, public seating and a massive videoboard, forming the bowl’s modern visual anchor.
• Centennial Project
  The north-end work adds suites, loges, clubs, concessions, Wi-Fi and new circulation while preserving the Rock M. It should be treated as active until university completion announcements.
• Columns and campus
  The six Ionic Columns on Francis Quadrangle, remnants of Academic Hall, are Missouri’s essential non-stadium landmark and a natural pregame campus stop.

History & Notable Moments

• Memorial Stadium opened in 1926 after heavy rain prevented sod installation. Missouri and Tulane played a scoreless first game on sawdust and tanbark.
• Freshmen built the Rock M in 1927 from leftover limestone. It became the one feature preserved through every major expansion.
• Missouri upset No. 2 Nebraska 13–12 in 1973, the highest-ranked opponent the Tigers have beaten at the stadium.
• A record 75,298 attended Penn State’s 29–21 victory over Missouri in 1980, when the bowl held substantially more general bench seating.
• Colorado’s infamous Fifth Down produced a 33–31 result in 1990 after officials mistakenly allowed an extra play near the north goal line.
• Nebraska’s kicked-ball “Flea Kicker” touchdown forced overtime in 1997, extending another of college football’s most controversial games.
• Missouri beat No. 1 Oklahoma 36–27 on Homecoming in 2010, prompting a field celebration and marking the program’s signature Big 12-era home win.
• The $98 million south-end facility opened in 2019. The Centennial Project is targeted to raise capacity to nearly 65,000 after completion.

Faurot Field’s sideline stands are steep and close, while the open north hill historically creates a looser end-zone feel. West-side seating gains shade first; east-side patrons face afternoon sun. Construction and the phased north-end opening make the current ticket map essential.

• Lower sidelines
  Mid-height rows between the 20s provide the most balanced view. Low seats feel close but can be obstructed by bench personnel.
• Upper sideline decks
  These offer strong tactical views with more wind and stair or ramp travel. Buy food before climbing during busy games.
• North end
  The Rock M frames the view. New premium and general areas associated with the Centennial Project may use different gates and benefits as they open.
• Student section
  Students stand for much of the game and create the loudest concentration of “M-I-Z” calls. Exact boundaries may shift with the new configuration.
• Premium seating
  Walsworth Family Columns Club, Tiger Lounge, suites, south-end clubs, field suites and future Rock M products vary in food, chairbacks and indoor access.
• Accessibility
  Wheelchair and companion seating, exchanges and mobility assistance are available. Arrange needs with the ticket office before gameday rather than at a construction-affected gate.

Faurot Field offers conventional stands, grab-and-go service and mobile ordering through the Mizzou Tigers app. Food lockers allow advance pickup at selected locations. The Centennial Project will add points of sale, but only use locations shown on the live map.

• Local and Missouri items
  Barbecue, toasted ravioli-inspired dishes and rotating Columbia partners provide regional alternatives when offered.
• Core fare
  Hot dogs, burgers, pizza, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, candy and bottled drinks are found throughout the main concourses.
• Mobile ordering
  Order before the major quarter break and use the assigned locker or counter; not every stand participates.
• Alcohol
  Beer and approved beverages are sold at stationary locations. Identification, purchase limits and an SEC cutoff apply.
• Payment
  Cards and mobile wallets are the safest option, particularly in premium and grab-and-go areas.
• Dietary needs
  Ask the stand supervisor about ingredients and cross-contact. Contact guest services in advance for medically necessary food.

• One clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches or a clear one-gallon freezer bag is permitted.
• A small non-clear clutch no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches may accompany it. Backpacks, coolers, camera bags and oversized purses are prohibited.
• Medically necessary items are inspected at designated lanes. Diaper supplies should be placed in an approved clear bag unless a specific exception is granted.
• Outside food and beverages, umbrellas, weapons, artificial noisemakers and large professional cameras are prohibited. All guests and items are screened.
• There is no dependable gate storage. Leave unnecessary belongings in the vehicle and recheck the 2026 construction-era entry guide before departure.