Get ready, Mizzou fans, because a true legend is heading back to Columbia for the season opener: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and University of Missouri alum Sheryl Crow is singing the national anthem before the Missouri Tigers take on Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Thursday, September 3! This isn’t just any game, either. It’s the official kickoff for the 2026 season and the debut of some seriously incredible stadium upgrades.
Sheryl Crow’s Mizzou Homecoming Is Electric
This is huge, folks. A nine-time Grammy-winning artist, including Record of the Year in ’95 for ‘All I Wanna Do,’ is coming home. Crow, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023, earned her music education degree from Mizzou back in ’84 and even has an honorary doctorate. You know she’s got that Tiger pride! She’s as excited as the fans, too, saying, “Hey, Mizzou fans, I’m so excited to see all of you guys at the ‘Kickoff in CoMo’ home opener. Can’t wait to get back in town. M-I-Z!” You love to see that kind of energy from an alum ready to pump up the crowd.
A Transformed Memorial Stadium Awaits
But Crow’s performance isn’t the only star of the show. This September 3 game against UAPB marks the Tigers’ first matchup in front of the *recently renovated* north end zone. We’re talking about a massive $250 million stadium renovation that’s added premium seating and completely connected the north concourse to the east and west stands at Memorial Stadium. This entire project is expected to be wrapped up in August, meaning fans are walking into a brand new experience for Week 1. This isn’t just about a fresh coat of paint; it’s a total game-changer for the fan experience!
The Thursday night game is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. and you can catch all the action live on SEC Network. Mizzou is even making it easy to get in on the excitement, offering four tickets for $80 to attend the opener. If those fly, tickets are also available on Stubhub, with prices starting at $28. As Mizzou deputy director of athletics Eric Morrison put it, “We’re thrilled to invite Mizzou fans to welcome Sheryl Crow back home to Mizzou and Memorial Stadium for what promises to be a special night to kick off our 2026 football season.” It’s going to be a night to remember, uniting an iconic artist with a state-of-the-art stadium for what promises to be an unforgettable start to the season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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