Faurot Field - Missouri Tigers

Photos by Jack Quinn, Stadium Journey

Stadium Info FANFARE Score: 3.71

Faurot Field 600 E Stadium Blvd Columbia, MO 65203

Missouri Tigers website Faurot Field website

Year Opened: 1926 Capacity: 62,621

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SEC Football in the Midwest

Faurot Field is nestled on the south end of the University of Missouri’s campus. The stadium is named after the legendary coach Don Faurot, who helped lay the sod at the original field back in 1926. Faurot Field is famous for its horseshoe shape, with a grass section highlighted by a white “M” behind the north end zone. This area, which is currently under construction, will have a very similar look and feel to before upon completion.

Food & Beverage   4

Faurot Field offers the classic college stadium food and beverages, with plenty of options spread evenly throughout the concourse. Outside of the usual suspects, Faurot is also equipped with a Dickey’s BBQ Pit stand, as well as an Andy’s Frozen Custard stand. In addition, fans of the typical stadium menu will find a plethora of burgers, dogs, and nacho options.

Stations for beer are littered throughout, with Bud Light being the title sponsor of the stadium. Feel like submerging yourself into the MU culture as much as possible? Go find a signature cocktail called “The Drink”, a name derived from current head coach Eli Drinkwitz. Or for non-alcoholic options, fans can enjoy all the usual Coca-Cola products.

Atmosphere   3

The environment created at Faurot Field is vibrant, loud, and full of passion. Unfortunately, however, Missouri plays in the SEC, and when it comes to the rest of the conference, this stadium isn’t quite up there among the elites of the sport.

Nevertheless, attendance in recent years has been very good, with consistent sellouts every Saturday. The construction on the north end creates a gap in the overall environment, but you can tell the fans here are determined to make up for that small loss in seats. The student section is strategically located behind the visiting bench, and even from across the stadium, their presence is surely felt.

The hit song “Welcome to the Jungle” ushers the home team onto the field before kickoff, a fitting intro for the Tigers and their faithful fans. In addition, it is common to hear one side of the stadium yell “M-I-Z” and the other side respond “Z-O-U” after a first down. The Missouri Waltz is also a great tradition, led by the wonderful band, urging the fans to “wave the wheat” slowly in each direction to the beat of the music (this song may or may not contain an obscene remark towards rival school Kansas).

While a night game is always ideal, if you are attending during the day, the southeast side will get most of the sun. Lastly, the university does a great job promoting other sporting events going on at Missouri, with announcements occurring at multiple points during the games, in case visiting fans wanted to attend another event.

Neighborhood   4

Faurot Field is situated on campus in an area with a few other sports buildings, with the academic quad not too far away. The parking lots that surround the stadium are commonly used for tailgates by alumni and students.

Some of the hot spots in terms of food nearby in Columbia include Shakespeare’s Pizza, Gumby’s Pizza, and Heidelberg. In addition, East Broadway Blvd contains everything a visitor needs in terms of restaurants, bars, and other entertainment.

The main hotel here, outside of the typical chains, is the Tiger Hotel, though it may be fun to snag an Airbnb somewhere outside of town instead, as the neighborhoods that line campus appear very put-together.

Fans   4

These days, with the Tigers on the rise, Faurot Field is at capacity for almost every game day. The crowd is certainly engaged at the beginning and can create a very loud and intimidating environment for any team. The Tiger faithful will stay in their seats even when they are losing, with the singing of “Mr. Brightside” at the beginning of the 4th quarter potentially contributing to that.

In general, the fans are very nice here, and a family environment can be found if so desired; I am not sure the same can be said across the rest of the conference.

Access   5

With Faurot Field situated on the edge of campus, Uber is the most recommended form of transportation to the stadium; there are a few parking garages in the area, but they fill up quickly.

There may not be an easier entry system into a football stadium in the entire SEC than can be found here. Ticketing and gate entry are a breeze, and with so many entry opportunities, you only need to allow for 5 minutes or less to get to your seat. The same can be said about moving around the stadium, with the wide concourses and double lane ramps.

Return on Investment   3

The Missouri game day cost is exactly what you would expect from a non-top-tier SEC school. Ticket prices for average seats can range anywhere from $70 to $170, depending on how good either team is playing that given week.

The overpriced stadium food and drinks certainly show at Faurot Field, as they do in most places across the country, but the walkability of the campus/town may save you some money on transportation and parking.

Extras   3

The renovations to the stadium will be done in 2026, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of the facility.

At 62,621, Faurot Field is 13th in the SEC in capacity. The signature “M” that is set to return to the north end zone in 2026 is made of large white stones.

Final Thoughts

Faurot Field is a less talked-about stadium in the SEC, and most assume it doesn’t have the real southeastern aspects that the other schools do. But, there’s no doubt about how much SEC pride Tiger fans have, and if you pay close enough attention, the hints of a Saturday-down-south culture can certainly be found.