This October, Mizzou Rugby celebrates a milestone sixty years in the making. Alumni Weekend 2026 brings together generations of Tigers to honor the players, coaches, and supporters who built one of the proudest rugby traditions in the Midwest. The weekend begins Friday evening, October 16, with an Alumni Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction, recognizing the individuals whose dedication helped shape the club's legacy. On Saturday, October 17, the day opens at 12:30 PM with a Calcutta Auction to bid on the first Mizzou Rugger to score. Then the current squad renews one of the sport's oldest and most spirited rivalries when Mizzou Rugby takes on Kansas at 1:00 PM, and then alumni will once again take the pitch in the annual Alumni Match at 3:00 PM.
More than a reunion, Alumni Weekend is a celebration of brotherhood, competition, and tradition. Following the matches, players, alumni, families, and supporters are invited to continue the festivities with a post-match celebration featuring food, drinks, music, and plenty of stories from six decades of Mizzou Rugby history. Whether you graduated five years ago or fifty, this is your chance to reconnect with old teammates, meet the next generation of Tigers, and be part of a historic weekend. Mark your calendars, make your travel plans, and help spread the word—October 17 promises to be one of the biggest and most memorable weekends in Mizzou Rugby history. M-I-Z! 🐯🏉
Saturday's matches are at Gans Creek Recreation Area, Field 4 – 3350 E. Gans Rd, Columbia, MO 65201 (directions).
