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All You Need to Know Football vs. Central Missouri (2026)

Bearcat Football All You Need to Know: Central Missouri

MARYVILLE, Mo. - The Northwest Missouri State University football team will play host to the University of Central Missouri Saturday.

Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. at Bearcat Stadium. Saturday's game is sponsored by MOSAIC Medical Center Maryville.

Tailgate lots will be open four hours prior to kickoff. Fans can purchase single-game parking passes for tailgate lots 60 ($40 in advance; $45 day of game) and 62 ($10 in advance; $15 day of game).

The Northwest Missouri State University department of athletics would like to encourage fans to enjoy the game-day experience at Bearcat Stadium.

All tailgating activities and consumption of alcohol shall cease at kickoff. Northwest will serve alcohol at Bearcat Stadium in 2026. Bearcat Stadium is a cashless venue.

 
Bearcat football vs Missouri Southern State University on Family Weekend  Sept.19, 2026. (Photo by Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University) Bearcat Stadium Fans (2026) Amy Woerth
Saturday's Game
Central Missouri at Northwest Missouri State
Saturday, Oct. 10 • 1:30 p.m. • Bearcat Stadium

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Ticket and Weather Information
Tickets for Saturday's game can be purchased online HERE. You can also purchase your ticket at the gate on game day. 

On Saturday, the box office will open at 11 a.m. Stadium gates will open at 12 p.m.

Fans are strongly encouraged to check the weather forecast prior to leaving for Saturday's contest and to dress appropriately. You can find the Maryville, Mo., weather.com page HERE.
Home Volleyball Set for Friday/Saturday
The Northwest Missouri State University volleyball team will be at home this Friday and Saturday in Bearcat Arena.

Matches against Nebraska-Kearney (Friday) and Fort Hays State (Saturday) will begin at 6 p.m. in Bearcat Arena.
 
 
Bearcat football vs Missouri Southern State University on Family Weekend  Sept.19, 2026. (Photo by Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University) Bearcat football vs Washburn University Sept. 12, 2026. (Photo by Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University) M-Club HOF Class of 2026
Video, Audio and Live Stats
Can't make it to the game? We have you covered. Watch the live game feed on the MIAA Digital Network, listen to the game online or follow live stats. Score updates will also be available on the official Bearcat Twitter account, @BearcatSports.
Parking and Tailgating Information
Fans traveling to the game will have lots 60 and 62 available for tailgate parking.

Fans can also enjoy the tailgate area inside the College Park Pavilion.

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M Club Hall of Fame Tickets Available
The annual M-Club Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom.

The Class of 2026's individual inductees include early age inductee John Coffey (Bearcat Radio) along with modern age inductees Trevor Adams (Football), Maddy Bruder (Volleyball), Ben McCollum (Men's Basketball Coach), Justin Pitts (Men's Basketball) and Kim Spriggs (Women's Track & Field). The 2016-17 men's basketball team captured the program's first NCAA Division II national championship with a 35-1 overall record. The season included MIAA regular season and tournament titles.

Tickets are $35 and may be purchased online by contacting Brenda Lutz, Northwest's assistant athletic director for business and finance, by email at blutz@nwmissouri.edu or phone at 660.562.1977.
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