The 2026 Missouri football schedule opens at home against UAPB on September 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Missouri Tigers face 12 regular-season games plus a potential SEC Championship appearance, with classic rivalries including the Border Showdown and Battle Line Rivalry.
Faurot Field hosts eight home dates on the 2026 Missouri football schedule. The toughest stretch lands in early-to-mid November with consecutive ranked home and road tests against Texas and Georgia.
2026 Missouri Football Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | UAPB Golden LionsFaurot Field, Columbia, MO | 8:00pm ETSECN | ||
| Border Showdown | ||||
| Friday | at Kansas JayhawksDavid Booth Kansas Mem. Stadium, Lawrence, KS | 8:00pm ETFOX | ||
| Saturday | Troy TrojansFaurot Field, Columbia, MO | 7:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Saturday | at Mississippi State BulldogsDavis Wade Stadium, Starkville, MS | 6:00-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Florida GatorsFaurot Field, Columbia, MO | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | 8 Texas A&M AggiesFaurot Field, Columbia, MO | 12:00-1:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at 9 Ole Miss RebelsVaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | 3:30-4:30pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | OFF | |||
| Battle Line Rivalry | ||||
| Saturday | at Arkansas RazorbacksD.W.R. Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | 5 Texas LonghornsFaurot Field, Columbia, MO | 12:00-1:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at 3 Georgia BulldogsSanford Stadium, Athens, GA | 3:30-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | Kentucky WildcatsFaurot Field, Columbia, MO | 6:00-8:00pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | 10 Oklahoma SoonersFaurot Field, Columbia, MO | 3:30-4:30pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | vs SEC ChampionshipMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA | 4:00pm ETABC | ||
How the 2026 Missouri Football Schedule Sets Up
September opens with a home game, a ranked rivalry road test, and early SEC challenges on the 2026 Missouri Tigers Football schedule. UAPB at home, the Border Showdown at Kansas on FOX, Troy at home, and a road trip to Mississippi State. That early stretch mixes manageable dates with a high-profile non-conference rivalry.
October brings Florida at home, #8 Texas A&M at home, a road trip to #9 Ole Miss, the bye week, and the Battle Line Rivalry at Arkansas. The consecutive ranked games will define the middle of the season.
November features #5 Texas at home, a road trip to #3 Georgia, Kentucky at home, and #10 Oklahoma at home. That final stretch will decide seeding for a possible SEC Championship appearance.
Home Games at Faurot Field
Eight home dates appear on the 2026 Missouri football schedule:
- September 3 vs. UAPB
- September 19 vs. Troy
- October 3 vs. Florida
- October 10 vs. #8 Texas A&M
- November 7 vs. #5 Texas
- November 21 vs. Kentucky
- November 28 vs. #10 Oklahoma
The Texas A&M, Texas and Oklahoma games will generate the strongest crowds in Columbia.
The Games That Decide the Season
Three contests stand out on the 2026 Missouri football schedule.
The September 11 Border Showdown at Kansas is an early rivalry measuring stick. The November 7 home date against #5 Texas is a key ranked test. The November 14 road trip to #3 Georgia will likely decide late-season momentum.
Win two of those three and the Tigers stay in control of their path toward a possible December 5 SEC Championship appearance in Atlanta.
Where to Watch Missouri Tigers Football
Confirmed networks on the 2026 Missouri Tigers Football schedule:
- SECN (Sept. 3 vs. UAPB)
- FOX (Sept. 11 at Kansas)
- SECN+ (Sept. 19 vs. Troy)
- ABC (Dec. 5 SEC Championship)
Most remaining SEC games still list TV as TBA. Expect additional network assignments once the final slate is set.
Key Dates at a Glance
- Sept. 3 — Season opener vs. UAPB, 8:00 p.m. ET, SECN
- Sept. 11 — Border Showdown at Kansas, 8:00 p.m. ET, FOX
- Oct. 10 — #8 Texas A&M at home
- Oct. 24 — Bye week
- Nov. 7 — #5 Texas at home
- Nov. 28 — #10 Oklahoma at home
- Dec. 5 — Potential SEC Championship in Atlanta, 4:00 p.m. ET, ABC
The 2026 Missouri football schedule opens with a rivalry road game and builds toward ranked tests. November will decide everything.
FAQ
When does Missouri open the 2026 season?
Missouri opens the 2026 season at home against UAPB on Thursday, September 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET on SECN.
How many home games do the Missouri Tigers have in 2026?
The Tigers have seven home games at Faurot Field on the 2026 Missouri football schedule: UAPB, Troy, Florida, #8 Texas A&M, #5 Texas, Kentucky, and #10 Oklahoma.
Who do the Missouri Tigers play in the Border Showdown?
On September 11 the Tigers travel to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium to face Kansas in the Border Showdown at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
What channel are Missouri games on in 2026?
Confirmed networks include SECN, FOX, SECN+, and ABC. Most SEC games remain TBA and will be assigned later in the year.
