Published on Show Me Mizzou Aug. 28, 2026
September 18
Tiger Food Fight
Reynolds Alumni Center, Circle Drive
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Contribute to the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, which benefits Tiger Pantry on campus.
September 21–24
Homecoming Blood Drive
MizzouRec
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Mizzou hosts one of the largest student-run efforts in the country.
September 27
Light the Dome
Traditions Plaza
7 p.m.
Jesse Hall shimmers with gold to celebrate the official beginning of Homecoming week.
September 28–30
Talent Showcase
Missouri Theater
6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.
Three nights of skits, songs and performances from talented students.
October 2
Campus Decorations
Greektown
6 p.m.–9 p.m.
The whole family’s welcome for interactive skits, food trucks and activities.
Spirit Rally
Traditions Plaza
8:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
Marching Mizzou and the Golden Girls help kick off the football excitement.
October 3
Homecoming Parade
Campus & Downtown Columbia
9 a.m.
Marching bands, floats and Tiger tradition on parade.
Homecoming
Football Game
Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium
Time TBA
Mizzou Tigers vs. Florida Gators. Stay for halftime to see the 2026 Homecoming Royalty crowned.
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