Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Missouri Tigers | 2026 Game Guide

Arkansas Razorbacks vs.
Missouri Tigers

Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Missouri Tigers

DATE: OCTOBER 31, 2026
KICKOFF: 2:30 - 7:00 PM LOCAL (FLEX WINDOW)
VENUE: RAZORBACK STADIUM

The annual Battle Line Rivalry sets up a historic (and haunting!) Halloween matchup. At stake is ultimate regional pride and physical ownership of the Battle Line Trophy: a four-foot-tall silver trophy weighing over 180 pounds, with the winning team earning the right to display their colors across the trophy's state line through the off-season.

It’s the ultimate gridiron thriller, but don’t ghost us as soon as the game ends. The real treat is exploring Fayetteville and seeing what else is brewing.

Missouri Tigers

The Battle Line Rivalry is a hard-hitting, border-state clash that has quickly cemented itself as one of the most intense dates on the SEC calendar. Missouri has held the upper hand in the trophy series, but there is a different level of intensity in the air when the Tigers cross the state line on Halloween. Prepare for a frightfully loud stadium as the Hogs fight to paint the Battle Line Trophy cardinal and white.

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Razorback Trailgating Guide

With ample parking available in Downtown Fayetteville, plan to join in on the gameday festivities with an all new "Trailgating" experience and spirited Fan Parade to the stadium.

Trailgating

What:
Pedestrian fan parade
Where:
Upper Ramble to Razorback Stadium (via Razorback Greenway & Maple St.)
When:
Two hours before kickoff

The best route to campus isn't a road. Trailgating is a brand-new gameday experience, designed for fans on foot, that turns downtown parking areas and garages into gateways for an energized walk to campus. Start at the Upper Ramble downtown and join a massive wave of Razorback faithful marching along a pedestrian path all the way to HogTown.

Perfectly timed with the pre-game clock, this under-a-mile pedestrian path—following the Razorback Greenway and heading west along Maple Street past Sorority Row—lets you ditch the stadium traffic completely. Simply park in one of downtown Fayetteville’s public lots or garages, grab a to-go drink in the Outdoor Refreshment Area (ORA), and support local restaurants as you march alongside thousands of fellow fans straight into HogTown for live music, food trucks, and the Hog Walk right outside the North Endzone.

HogTown Pregame Festival

What:
The ultimate free pregame block party
Where:
Maple Street, just north of the stadium
When:
Four hours before kickoff

Welcome to HogTown: free, fun, and located conveniently between you and your seat. Located just north of the stadium between Razorback Road and Stadium Drive, it’s the ultimate pregame block party where the community comes together to get loud and proud, starting four hours before kickoff.

HogTown packs everything you love about a football Saturday into one spot: Live music, local food trucks, a beer garden, and a big screen showing wall-to-wall college football. The celebration also features beloved traditions like pep rallies, meeting live mascot Tusk VII, and the Hog Walk.

Gameday Parking

Parking near Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville is straightforward once you know the lay of the land. Campus lots within ½ mile are reserved for season ticket holders, but between garages, free downtown spots, and the Trailgating route, you've got options.

Payment to park can be made through Pay Stations, located throughout downtown, or with a smartphone using the convenient ParkMobile app.

Note: Pay Stations will accept pre-payments prior to enforcement hours. Pre-payment will register time during the hours of enforcement for the amount requested.

Free Free Saturday Parking (First-Come, First-Served)

  • Downtown On-Street Meters
  • Downtown Surface Parking Lots
  • West Mountain Street Municipal Lot
  • West Meadow Street Municipal Lot
  • Secondary On-Street Parking Free until 6pm

Paid Paid Garages & Decks

  • Spring Street Parking Garage Univ. promoted $10/day
  • West Avenue Parking Garage Univ. promoted $10/day
  • Harmon Avenue Parking Garage $25/day
  • Town Center Parking Deck $4/day
  • Meadow Street Municipal Parking Deck $3–$4/day
  • Central United Methodist Church Parking Deck $5/day
  • School Avenue Surface Parking Lots $0.50–$1/hour
  • West Avenue Surface Parking Lots $0.50–$1/hour
  • Gregg Avenue Parking Lot $0.75–$1/hour
  • Bakery Parking Lots $1–$3/hour
  • Core On-Street Parking $1–$1.50/hour

Accessible Parking

  • To support public parking and visitors with accessibility needs, the University operates Gameday shuttle pickups beginning 3 hours prior to kickoff that run from the Walton Arts Center to the stadium. Shuttles run continuously throughout the game and continue postgame until no longer needed.

Know Before You Go: Razorback Stadium

Making the trip down from Columbia? We promise a warm Fayetteville welcome, even to fans sporting black and gold. Here's what to know before you walk through the gates, like the bag policy, what to bring, what to leave behind, and how to find your way around.

What You Can Bring

Clear bags (12" x 6" x 12" or smaller)

Small clutch purses (4.5" x 6.5" or smaller)

One-gallon clear zip-lock style bags

Empty, clear plastic water bottles (20 oz or less)

Binoculars & cameras without cases/detachable lenses

Travel-size sunscreen, rain ponchos

What to Leave Behind

Artificial noisemakers (bells, whistles, horns)

Non-clear bags of any kind

Umbrellas (ponchos recommended instead)

Outside food or beverages

Cans, thermoses, aluminum bottles, weapons

Laser pointers, drones, poles, selfie sticks, strollers

Gates & Entry

Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff. Mobile ticketing only — have your app ready. Box Office & Ticket Resolution at Gate 1 (North) and Gate 16 (South). Re-entry is not permitted.

Accessibility

Accessible seating available in all sections. Accessible parking in Lot 56 and Baum East with free shuttle service. Elevators available inside the stadium. Service animals welcome.

Fuel Up Near Razorback Stadium

Gamedays run on good food, and a 3:15 p.m. kickoff is the sweet spot for a full day of knock-your-hog-hat-off food — a big pre-game breakfast, plenty of tailgating time, and a celebratory dinner after the final whistle.

Sip, Stroll & Explore (ORA)

Fayetteville's Outdoor Refreshment Area (ORA) lets you take your drink to go through downtown. Grab a cup from a participating spot and stroll the streets. Check out the Fayetteville ORA Guide to map out your pre-game route.

Where to Stay for a Razorback Game

Staying downtown gives you the best of both worlds: plenty of local restaurants and shops to explore, plus an easy walk (or Trailgate!) to the stadium on game day. If you prefer to be even closer to the on-field action, look for hotel options nestled right next to campus or the Dickson Street area.

Getting to Fayetteville

Map your trip by land or air and get straight to the game day action.

Your Pre- & Post-Game Plan

When you're ranked the best place to live in the SEC, the game is really just the opening kickoff to an amazing weekend. These itineraries help you tackle a whole city's worth of things to see, eat, and do.

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Around Town This Weekend

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OCT

Fayetteville Farmers Market

Downtown Square · 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

31
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The Brook and the Bluff

Ozark Music Hall · 7:00 PM

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The Return of Punkinhead

George's Majestic Lounge · 8:30 PM

Fayetteville for Tiger Fans

Leaf-Peeping in the Ozarks

Pig Trail Scenic Byway / Devil's Den State Park

Mid-October is peak color in Northwest Arkansas. Drive the 19-mile Pig Trail Scenic Byway under a canopy of turning trees, or hike the moderate 3-mile Yellow Rock Trail at Devil's Den for bluff-side views over the valley.

Pumpkin Patches & Farm-Style Fun

Located just seven minutes from the downtown square, this is where you go to do all the classic fall things. Classic pumpkin picking and an eight-acre corn maze featuring "apple blasters" (yes, you get to shoot fruit at targets).

Coffee, Classics & Campus Wandering

Downtown Square & Dickson Street

Channel your inner Rory Gilmore in a city that truly embraces coffee culture and college town charm. Grab a seasonal drink from a local café, then head to the historic Dickson Street Bookshop to lose yourself in towering stacks of vintage pages or take a walk through the U of A campus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Road trip, anyone? The drive from Columbia to Fayetteville is a 4.5- to 5-hour trip via Highway 65 and I-49.

Prefer to fly? Missouri fans can fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) or take a quick drive to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) for connections into Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA), just 30 minutes from campus.

Ready to make it an unforgettable Saturday Down South?

Get your tickets, book your hotel, and start planning the perfect Razorback weekend — all from right here.

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