ALT The 2026 Missouri Southern Lions football schedule. The Lions will compete in 11 games this upcoming season including five home matchups at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. MSSU opens its 2026 slate on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Midwestern State in Wichita Falls, Texas. The Lions then return to Joplin to host their home opener against Upper Iowa on Sept. 5.
ALT A day on the course. A difference for our Lions. Join us July 17, 2026, for the Rod Smith Golf Classic. Registration is now open.
ALT Welcome to Missouri Southern, Ontarious Odom. Odom was formally announced on April 28 as part of the 2026 Missouri Southern football recruiting class.
ALT Officially a Lion. Welcome to Missouri Southern, Tyler Booker. Booker was formally announced on April 28 as part of the 2026 Missouri Southern football recruiting class.
ALT 2026 Missouri Southern Football Spring Game - April 17, 2026 at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
ALT 2026 Missouri Southern Football Spring Game - April 17, 2026 at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
ALT 2026 Missouri Southern Football Spring Game - April 17, 2026 at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
ALT 2026 Missouri Southern Football Spring Game - April 17, 2026 at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.
ALT Time for our 2026 Missouri Southern Spring Football Game!! 5 p.m., CT at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. Free Admission
ALT This Week at Home in Lion Country Southern Athletics Game Week Baseball is set for four home games, beginning Tuesday against Newman before hosting Missouri Western for a three-game series Friday through Sunday, with Senior Day on Saturday. All four games this week will be at Warren Turner Field. The Lions will honor the careers of Jason Lazo, Ethan Clark, Kyle Kaempf, Jacob Filip and Brayden Luikart ahead of Saturday's game as part of Senior Day 2026. Softball will also be at home for four games, welcoming Central Missouri for a Friday doubleheader before hosting Rogers State on Saturday for a Senior Day doubleheader. The Lions will honor the careers of seniors Carsen Tinkler, Emma Mason, Taylor Nuckolls, Emily Perry, Katie Gray and Cady Dickey ahead of the Rogers State doubleheader. MSSU Football will host its 2026 Spring Game on Friday at 5 p.m., CT at Fred G. Hughes Stadium. Brought to you by Mercy Joplin, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Drury Hotels.
ALT Built for the next level. 💪 Get coached, get evaluated, get noticed — MSSU Football Prospect Camp is where serious athletes show up and stand out. 🦁🏈 Prospect Camp June 11 - Entering 8th - 12 Grades - Evening June 13 - Entering 8th - 12 Grades - Morning July 29th - Entering 8th - 12 Grades - Evening
ALT Future Lions start here 🦁🏈 Join the MSSU Kids Camp for a fun, high-energy day of football fundamentals, skill development, and games — all led by MSSU coaches and players. Learn the basics, build confidence, and have a blast on the field! May 3 for Children entering kindergarten through sixth grade.
ALT Missouri Southern will host its fourth annual MSSU Football Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 18 at Eagle Creek Golf Course, 2742 Ben Pell Drive. The tournament will kick off with 7 a.m., CT check-in followed by a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. Participants will enjoy a round of golf, followed by a complimentary luncheon. Prizes for the top three teams along with a multitude of raffle prizes will be awarded at the luncheon. Teams can register for $600 or $150 per individual golfer. Tournament registration is currently available online. All proceeds from registration fees and sponsorships will go directly toward enhancing Missouri Southern Football’s resources and providing the best possible experience for student-athletes.