​It’s game week in Columbia, with Missouri football set to open its 2026 campaign against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Faurot Field. A sold-out crowd is expected for the Thursday night matchup.The Tigers, led by seventh-year coach Eli Drinkwitz, will open their newly renovated north end zone, which has been under construction since November 2024 as part of a $250-million upgrade to add premium seating to Memorial Stadium.Arkansas-Pine Bluff was part of the Week 0 slate, beating Division-II Morehouse College 35-15 on Saturday in Little Rock, Arkansas.More: ‘Clown show’: Mizzou’s Eli Drinkwitz bashes latest round of lawsuits, chaos in collegeMore: Predictions for Missouri football in 2026, from total wins to Austin SimmonsHere is what you need to know about the time and TV information for Missouri’s season-opening game:When does Missouri football play this week?Date: Thursday, Sept. 3Time: 7 p.m. CTMissouri’s game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff will kick off at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Memorial Stadium in Columbia. Drinkwitz said Saturday the game has sold out of single-game tickets, which will mark the 21st consecutive capacity crowd at Mizzou home games.As of Sunday afternoon, ticket prices on the secondary market start at $25 on StubHub. You can visit StubHub at the following link.Find Mizzou tickets on StubHubWhat TV channel is Missouri football vs. UAPB on?TV Channel: SEC NetworkStream: FUBOMissouri’s game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff will air on SEC Network. FUBO will stream Missouri’s game against the Golden Lions.Stream Mizzou football with FUBOMissouri’s full 2026 scheduleDate (time)OpponentLocationTV channelThursday, Sept. 3 (7 p.m.)Arkansas-Pine BluffColumbia, Mo.SEC NetworkFriday, Sept. 11 (7 p.m.)KansasLawrence, Kan.FOXSept. 19 (11:45 a.m.)TroyColumbia, Mo.SEC Network+Sept. 26 (5-7 p.m.)Mississippi StateStarkville, Miss.TBDOct. 3 (2:30-3:30 OR 5-7 p.m.)FloridaColumbia, Mo. TBDOct. 10 (11 a.m.-noon)Texas A&MColumbia, Mo.TBDOct. 17 (2:30-3:30 p.m.)Ole MissOxford, Miss.TBDOct. 24IDLEIDLEIDLEOct. 31 (2:30-3:30 OR 5-7 p.m.)ArkansasFayetteville, Ark.TBDNov. 7 (11 a.m.-noon)TexasColumbia, Mo. TBDNov. 14 (2:30-3:30 OR 5-7 p.m.)GeorgiaAthens, Ga.TBDNov. 21 (5-7 p.m.)KentuckyColumbia, Mo.TBDNov. 28 (2:30-3:30 p.m.)OklahomaColumbia, Mo.TBDThis article originally appeared on Columbia Daily Tribune: When does Missouri football play this week? Date, kickoff, TV channelOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.