Springfield Standard

Missouri State University has announced updates to its football game-day parking and student tailgating procedures for the 2025 season.

The university stated that premium parking areas along the Grand Street corridor, including Lots 18, 19, and 22 as well as BearPark South garage, will be available to Bears Fund members and season ticket holders with a season parking pass. For those without a pass, single-game parking can be purchased in advance or with cash at lot entrances on game day. The cost is $10 per vehicle in Lot 19 and BearPark South, and $20 per vehicle in Lots 18 and 22. Single-game parking is subject to availability.

All other campus lots and the BearPark North garage will remain free on game days except for areas reserved for residence life.

To accommodate more students interested in pregame activities, the student tailgating area will move to Lot 24 at Grand and National. Reservations for student tailgating are free but required, with space allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Student organizations may also reserve these spaces.

Fans who want to reserve tailgate space within the BearFest Village area can do so through designated channels provided by Missouri State University.

Advance parking passes are currently available for all six home games this season: SMU, UT Martin, WKU, FIU, UTEP, and LA Tech.

Single-game tickets can be purchased at the Great Southern Bank Arena Box Office by phone or online at MissouriStateBears.com/Tickets. Season tickets remain available online or at the box office in most seating sections. Students receive free admission by showing their BearPass ID on game days. Faculty and staff can purchase discounted season tickets. Group ticket information is available from Duane Miller at (417) 836-8899.

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