The rivalry known as the Border War will resume on December 6 when the Missouri Tigers travel to the T‑Mobile Center in Kansas City to face the Kansas Jayhawks. The tipoff time and television details will be announced later, but the game is already generating considerable buzz among fans of both programs.
A bittersweet finale
The upcoming contest marks the final scheduled meeting under the current agreement between the two schools. Athletic officials have indicated that the series will not be renewed beyond this season, bringing a close to a matchup that has defined many of the programs’ non‑conference calendars in recent years.
Missouri’s road schedule
Missouri’s 2026‑27 non‑conference slate includes trips to face Howard University, Marquette University and Saint Louis University. The Tigers are slated to meet Marquette on November 15 at the United Center in Chicago and will host Saint Louis on November 6 at the Enterprise Center, also in Chicago. Both games are part of a broader road swing that also features a December showdown with Illinois, dubbed the Braggin’ Rights matchup, which is expected to take place in mid‑ to late‑December at the same venue.
Kansas’s non‑conference outlook
Kansas has released its full non‑conference schedule, confirming that the Border War game against Missouri will be the final contest of the current contract. In addition, the Jayhawks are set to play a highly anticipated Braggin’ Rights game against Illinois in December, though the exact date and venue remain to be finalized. Kansas has won four of the five meetings since the series was revived in 2021, underscoring their recent dominance.
A new face for Missouri
Adding to the storylines, Bryson Tiller, a transfer from Kansas, will suit up for Missouri in the upcoming Border War game. His presence is expected to bolster the Tigers’ frontcourt and provide a fresh dynamic against their longtime rivals.
Looking ahead
While the Border War will conclude after this season, both programs are already mapping out future non‑conference adventures. Missouri’s schedule includes contests against Howard, Marquette and Saint Louis, while Kansas continues to arrange high‑profile matchups that keep fans engaged across the Midwest. The next chapter of these storied programs will unfold in the coming months, promising more excitement for college basketball enthusiasts.