Fans allowed disposable water bottle in stadium at Saturday’s Mizzou game amid heat wave
Marie Moyer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Thousands of fans are expected to return to Memorial Stadium Saturday as the Mizzou Tigers are set to face the University of Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns at noon.
Mizzou Athletics announced Thursday that the game, originally scheduled to start at 3 p.m., would be moved up to noon to avoid the worst of the extreme heat forecast this weekend.
Due to the heat, fans are allowed to bring one sealed disposable water bottle. Refill stations will be open inside the stadium.
To help promote safety and a positive game day experience, Mizzou Athletics asks fans to be responsible and follow tailgating rules.
Any tents or canopies cannot be bigger than 10 feet by 10 feet and are not allowed to block sidewalks or driving lanes. Both gas and charcoal grills are not allowed in the grass. Fire pits are not allowed in tailgate lots.
At each lot, parking attendants will have free blue recycling bags that fans are encouraged to use. There are also designated hot coal bins at the entrances of every lot to prevent fires. All hot coals that are used for grilling must be completely put out and thrown away.
Generators are prohibited from campus parking garages and must have a muffler to keep noise down.
Personal drones are not allowed on Mizzou property and all animals must be leashed and cleaned up after.
Noisemakers, pets and any signs larger than two feet by three feet are not allowed inside the stadium.
When entering the stadium, fans are asked to avoid bringing a bag into the stadium. However, small clutches and large plastic bags are allowed.
Any bags that are larger than 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches must be clear and not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. This can be a standard clear tote or a one-gallon plastic freezer bag.
Popular bags like backpacks, fanny packs, and cinched bags are not allowed.
Every fan is allowed one bag and can also put extra items on their person in their pockets or around their neck. In the case of needing a non-approved bag for medical reasons, fans are encouraged to call ahead to verify if they qualify. Fans with medical exceptions also need to go through special screening at gates 2W and 2E.
The university asks fans to remain respectful and to report any dangerous or disruptive behavior to a university official.
Fans are also reminded to follow the new stadium entry rules to help with foot traffic during construction. This requires all fans to enter the venue on the same side of the stadium as their seats for the remainder of the 2025 season. Ticket scanners will not grant access to fans who attempt to enter from the incorrect side.