Mizzou kicks off 2025 with early gates amid stadium work

Mizzou Athletics outlines game day procedures as Memorial Stadium undergoes the Centennial Project during the 2025 season.

Mizzou Opens Gates Early Amid Stadium Renovations and Traffic Changes

Memorial Stadium will host the 2025 season with gates opening two hours before kickoff to ease entry as workers press ahead on the Memorial Stadium Centennial Project. Gate 1 and the north concourse inside the stadium no longer exist, and officials warn fans to expect congestion at the remaining entry gates and concourses. Construction on game days will pause during gate opening and continue inside the project footprint.

Parking and transportation changes also affect fans. Parking lots open at 2 p.m. for the Aug 28 home opener, while other games will see a 7 a.m. opening. Truman's Landing remains available for RVs, starting at 5 p.m. the day before games. Parking passes are sold on a season-long basis and are sold out. PS7 will not be available for game day parking for the home opener due to campus operations. All tickets and parking are digital, to be saved in digital wallets. Rideshare drop-off is now in Lot R, and the pregame MO-X shuttle will move fans to Memorial Stadium. The tunnel under Stadium Boulevard will be open for pedestrian traffic, but fans are encouraged to use a different route due to smaller walkways around the construction footprint.

The changes reflect a real test for stadium operations. The season will hinge on clear guidance and reliable pregame logistics as construction reshapes access. Fans, staff, and vendors must adapt to a more complex flow, digital ticketing, and new transit links. If the campus communicates well and keeps disruption focused inside the project footprint, the move could prove functional rather than frustrating. The bigger question is whether such concessions will dampen the fan experience or inspire a more resilient game day culture.

Highlights

The season tests the balance between tradition and progress.