Missouri State Bears Football Schedule 2026 (TV, Times)
Missouri State Bears 2026 schedule: 12 games, 6 at home, 7 on national TV. Kickoff times, TV channels, results and a printable PDF.
Next 2 games
| Date | Opponent | Kickoff | TV / stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 | at Jacksonville State Gamecocks | 2:00 PM ET | ESPN+ |
| Sat, Nov 28 | vs. Liberty Flames | 2:00 PM ET | TBD |
Missouri State, based in Springfield, Missouri, completed its move up to the FBS and became a full Conference USA member in 2026 after joining the league in 2025. The Bears earned the program's first bowl berth in their first FBS season. Home games are at Robert W. Plaster Stadium, which opened in 1941 and seats 17,500. The team first took the field in 1909 and plays in maroon and white. The Pride provides the game-day soundtrack, and Boomer is the mascot. Every game this season is listed below, with kickoff times and TV networks added as they are announced.
Season so far
- Record
- 4-6 (from final scores)
- Streak
- W1
- Games played
- 10
Last 3 results
- W 27–21 (OT) vs. New Mexico State Aggies Sat, Nov 14
- L 20–23 at Florida International Panthers Sat, Nov 7
- W 24–3 vs. Sam Houston Bearkats Tue, Oct 27
Next up
- When
- Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM ET
- Where
- AmFirst Stadium, Jacksonville, AL
- TV / stream
- ESPN+
| Date / kickoff | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Missouri State Bears at Texas A&M Aggies | ESPN | 0–50 · Final |
| Sep 12, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Lindenwood Lions at Missouri State Bears | ESPN+ | 14–48 · Final |
| Sep 19, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT | Marshall Thundering Herd at Missouri State Bears | CBSSN | 30–24 · Final |
| Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 PM EDT | Missouri State Bears at SMU Mustangs | ACC Network | 24–34 · Final |
| Oct 8, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Missouri State Bears at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | CBSSN | 13–34 · Final |
| Oct 14, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT | Kennesaw State Owls at Missouri State Bears | CBSSN | 21–24 · Final |
| Oct 20, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT | Missouri State Bears at Delaware Blue Hens | ESPNU | 38–61 · Final |
| Oct 27, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT | Sam Houston Bearkats at Missouri State Bears | ESPN2 | 3–24 · Final |
| Nov 7, 2026, 4:00 PM EST | Missouri State Bears at Florida International Panthers | ESPN+ | 20–23 · Final |
| Nov 14, 2026, 3:00 PM EST | New Mexico State Aggies at Missouri State Bears | ESPN+ | 21–27 · Final/OT |
| Nov 21, 2026, 2:00 PM EST | Missouri State Bears at Jacksonville State Gamecocks | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 28, 2026, 2:00 PM EST | Liberty Flames at Missouri State Bears | TBD | Scheduled |
What channel is the Missouri State Bears game on this week?
This week: Missouri State Bears at Jacksonville State Gamecocks, Sat, Nov 21, 2:00 PM ET, on ESPN+.
Next game: at Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Sat, Nov 21, 2:00 PM ET · AmFirst Stadium · TV/stream: ESPN+
Missouri State Bears recent results
- Nov 14: W 27–21 vs. New Mexico State Aggies · streamed on ESPN+
- Nov 7: L 20–23 at Florida International Panthers · streamed on ESPN+
- Oct 27: W 24–3 vs. Sam Houston Bearkats · aired on ESPN2
Related schedules
Conference USA schedule · College football on TV this week · Missouri State Bears men’s basketball schedule · Missouri State Lady Bears women’s basketball schedule
From the blog
Missouri State Bears season at a glance
- Home and away
- 6 home games, 6 road games (12 games listed).
- Bye week
- Week 5 (between the Sep 26 game at SMU Mustangs and the Oct 8 game at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers).
- Prime-time kickoffs
- 7 games kicking off at 7 PM ET or later: Sep 5 at Texas A&M Aggies (ESPN); Sep 12 vs. Lindenwood Lions (ESPN+); Sep 26 at SMU Mustangs (ACC Network); Oct 8 at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (CBSSN); Oct 14 vs. Kennesaw State Owls (CBSSN); Oct 20 at Delaware Blue Hens (ESPNU); Oct 27 vs. Sam Houston Bearkats (ESPN2).
- TV and streaming listed
- ESPN+ 4, CBSSN 3, ACC Network 1, ESPN 1, ESPN2 1, ESPNU 1; 1 game without a listed channel yet.
- Toughest stretch
- 2 straight games away from home, Sep 26 to Oct 8 (at SMU Mustangs, at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers); shortest turnaround is 6 days, from the Oct 8 game at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers to the Oct 14 game vs. Kennesaw State Owls.
- Next game
- at Jacksonville State Gamecocks, Saturday, November 21 at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
Computed from the schedule on this page. Times are U.S. Eastern. Prime time means a confirmed kickoff at 7 PM ET or later; a bye is a week number missing from the team's schedule; the toughest stretch is the longest run of consecutive games away from home and the shortest turnaround under seven days between games.
Missouri State Bears schedule by the numbers
- 6 home
- 6 away
- 7 on national TV (0 still to play)
- 4 national streaming only
Games by month: Sep 2026 4 · Oct 2026 4 · Nov 2026 4
National TV counts games on a national broadcast or cable network (such as ESPN, Fox, TNT or a national conference network); streaming-only national games (such as Peacock, Prime Video or ESPN+) are counted separately, and local or regional channels are not included.
Plan the rest of Missouri State Bears’ season
The available schedule contains 12 regular-season games: 10 completed and 2 not marked final. The remaining games include 1 at home, 1 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Jacksonville State Gamecocks on November 21. Use the schedule above for the latest kickoff and channel.
1 remaining games have an unconfirmed kickoff or missing broadcast listing. Recheck those details before arranging travel or a watch party.
Missouri State Bears schedule notes
This page lists the regular-season games available from our sports data provider. Times and TV channels may change; unannounced details remain TBD. The PDF lists the games still to play (choose "PDF with past games" for the full regular season with games already played) and is a snapshot of the latest available data when downloaded.
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When is the Missouri State Bears bye week?
The Missouri State Bears bye week is Week 5 (between the Sep 26 game at SMU Mustangs and the Oct 8 game at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers), based on the week numbers in the current schedule.
How many prime-time games do the Missouri State Bears have?
The current schedule lists 7 games with a confirmed kickoff at 7 PM Eastern or later: at Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday, September 5; vs. Lindenwood Lions on Saturday, September 12; at SMU Mustangs on Saturday, September 26; at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Thursday, October 8; vs. Kennesaw State Owls on Wednesday, October 14; at Delaware Blue Hens on Tuesday, October 20; vs. Sam Houston Bearkats on Tuesday, October 27. Games with a kickoff time still TBD are not counted.
What channel are Missouri State Bears games on?
Listed TV and streaming outlets for the Missouri State Bears this season: ESPN+ (4 games), CBSSN (3 games), ACC Network (1 game), ESPN (1 game), ESPN2 (1 game) and ESPNU (1 game). 1 game has no channel listed yet. The next game, at Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Saturday, November 21, is listed on ESPN+. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before kickoff.
How do I print the Missouri State Bears schedule?
Use the "Download PDF of remaining games" button near the top of this page to get a printable one-page PDF of the games still to play with kickoff times (choose "PDF with past games" for the full regular season) and TV channels, then print it from your PDF viewer. The PDF is a snapshot of the schedule when downloaded. To print several teams together, combine them in My Season first.