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Battle Line Rivalry: Missouri vs Arkansas

A holiday-weekend game means airfare is the expensive part, not the ticket. Price a drive from St. Louis or Kansas City first.

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The basics

What this event actually is

When

Thanksgiving weekend

Where

Faurot Field, Columbia, Missouri

Coverage

SEC Network and national broadcast windows, announced about two weeks out

Planning

How to plan the trip

The order that saves the most money and the most stress.

  • Lock the date first. Kickoff windows move, dates rarely do.
  • Book refundable lodging before buying tickets, because rooms sell out faster than seats.
  • Compare seat locations, not just price. Shade, wind and aisle access matter more than a few rows.
  • Confirm the venue bag policy and payment rules before you leave the hotel.
  • Plan the exit. Rideshare pickup zones are usually several blocks from the gates.
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The venue

Faurot Field

Capacity 62,621Opened 1926Columbia, Missouri

Built into a hillside with the rock M on the north end and open sightlines.

  • The east side gets afternoon sun; the west side is shaded by the press box later.
  • The hill above the north end zone is the cheapest way in for families.
Teams

Programs involved

Watching

If you are staying home

SEC Network and national broadcast windows, announced about two weeks out. Our conference viewing guide breaks down which package carries which window, including the streaming options that cover games not on national television.

How to watch guide