Missouri State University has joined Conference USA! Get ready to roar with the Missouri State Bears as we gear up for an epic 2025 season.

The move to Conference USA is an exciting change for Missouri State. It starts the transition to a national brand and platform that will raise the profile of Missouri State University and the city of Springfield. For Bears fans, this is the start of something special. Get ready to show up and show out in full force as Missouri State makes its Conference USA debut. Let’s fill the stands, rally behind our teams and make the 2025 season one for the books!

The official Missouri State campus celebration will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 26 in the heart of the Missouri State campus with our “Party In the CUSA” event. The party is free and open to the public, starting at 6 p.m. in the traditional “BearFest Village” part of campus, just north of the stadium, and adjacent to McDonald Arena and the Trottier Plaza. The evening will include music, fun, games, food and beverages, in addition to a free movie screening on the field at Plaster Stadium. Fans can also interact with coaches, players and teams throughout the night.

Get ready for an unforgettable 2025 season with Missouri State in Conference USA. It is time to roar louder than ever!

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