City of Columbia to provide free bus service on Nov. 5^th and free downtown parking after 4 p.m.

The University of Missouri Department of Athletics is preparing for its Nov. 5^thThursday night game against Mississippi State.  It will mark the first Thursday night home game for Mizzou since 2009 (Nebraska), and only the third in program history (1992 vs. Colorado).

As Mizzou partners with numerous campus and city entities to make preparations for the game, fans are encouraged to stay up-to-date with the latest information on logistics related to parking, traffic, and all elements of the game, by bookmarking www.mutigers.com/thursday in their browser.

The City of Columbia will provide an outstanding service on game day as all normal COMO Connect city bus routes will run a “free transit day.”  The standard football game-day routes will also be running for $1.50 each way (visit www.comoconnect.org/services/football-routes/ for details).

In addition, the city will suspend parking fees at all city-owned meters and parking garages beginning at 4 p.m. on that day.

It is important to note for general public (non-donor) parking, for this game only, spaces will not be available in the Tiger Avenue and Parking Garage #7 structures.  The best parking solutions will be to park downtown and use the convenient and affordable transportation provided by the city.  All parking on the MU campus will be designated for students, faculty and staff for the evening.

For continuing information about Mizzou Athletics and Mizzou Football, follow along  on Twitter at @MizzouAthletics , @MizzouFootball , @MizzouGameDay or on Facebook on the official Mizzou Athletics page or Mizzou Football’s page.

Mizzou students (and general public) can still purchase general admission season tickets

 COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Athletics announced on Wednesday that its allotment of 2015 football student season tickets are officially sold out. The tickets sold out the week before Mizzou opens the 2015 campaign against Southeast Missouri State in The ZOU on September 5 at 3:00 p.m. on SEC Network (alternate). 2015 marks the fourth time in the last five seasons and the second consecutive year that Mizzou has sold out its student ticket allotment.

“We have one of the best student sections in the country here at Mizzou,” Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades said. “Their energy and vocal support plays a huge role in enhancing the GameDay environment at The ZOU. We appreciate the passion of our students and are thrilled to announce the student ticket allotment has sold out for the 2015 season.”

Mizzou students (and general public) can still purchase a general admission season ticket located on the Rock M Hill in the north end zone for $150. Season tickets on the hill, reserved season tickets, as well as individual game tickets can be purchased online, by calling 1-800-CAT PAWS or in person at the Mizzou Arena ticket office.

For all the latest on Mizzou Football, follow the team on Twitter (@MizzouFootball), Facebook (Mizzou Football) and Instagram (@MizzouFootball) as well.

MIZZOU ANNOUNCES 2015 FOOTBALL GAME DAY ENHANCEMENTS

Department of Athletics continues to boost fan experience at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Football’s game day at Memorial Stadium offers fans one of the most unique environments in the country to experience the pageantry and excitement of college football. The University of Missouri Department of Athletics continually evaluates this experience and has announced several enhancements and modifications for the 2015 season.

“Maintaining our great fan experience at Mizzou Football game days is extremely important to us,” said Senior Director of External Engagement Ashley Moore. “Building on success is essential, but we’re always learning, which makes feedback from Mizzou fans especially valuable.”

In partnership with Levy Restaurants, Memorial Stadium’s concessions customer experience has been modified with the intention of providing increased options and variety, improved visual representation and decreased wait times. Decreased customer wait times at stands and kiosks around the stadium remains a continued priority.

Mizzou has increased the number of promotional giveaways at home games for the 2015 season. Giveaway items include rally towels, pom-poms and fans. These giveaways will be available while supplies last at selected games throughout Mizzou’s home schedule.

In-game entertainment will receive a boost with the presence of Faurot Field’s own DJ, whose musical selections will complement Marching Mizzou. Joining the fun will be Mizzou’s cheer squad, which will now routinely operate a mobile t-shirt launcher that has the capability of firing 24 t-shirts every five seconds to awaiting Mizzou fans.

The health and safety of fans who visit Mizzou events continues to be a priority, as enhanced training of event staff has been provided. Readily available hydration at outdoor events remains a matter of extreme importance, as water bottle filling stations have been installed throughout Memorial Stadium. Water fountain locations have also been improved on the stadium’s east side.

“Providing a safe and exciting environment for Mizzou Football fans is our biggest priority,” said Director of Event Management Derek Doolittle. “We appreciate the feedback we receive and strive to continue creating an outstanding product for our visitors.”

The Southeastern Conference conducts preseason and postseason surveys and Mizzou Athletics regularly analyzes the results in order to meet the needs of fans. Tiger fans who have participated in surveys provide valuable information that helps the department better its product and find focus areas for fan experience enhancements.

For more information on Mizzou Football, visit MUTigers.com and follow the program on Twitter (@MizzouFootball). To learn more about Mizzou’s game day experience, visit MizzouGameday.com.