Missouri State men’s soccer coach Michael Seabolt has announced the full 2026 schedule, confirming that the Bears will enjoy a robust home presence with twelve matches on their own turf.
The upcoming campaign opens with a series of exhibition fixtures in August, pitting the team against Northwest Arkansas, Creighton and Lindenwood as they fine‑tune their rhythm before the competitive season kicks off.
The regular season debut comes on August 20 when the Bears host Quinnipiac, followed just three days later by a showdown with Penn State on August 23 and a clash against Chicago State on August 30, all played in front of home crowds.
Beyond the early stretch, the schedule weaves a blend of home and away contests, highlighted by a lone non‑conference road trip to face UC Irvine on September 5 before the American Conference slate begins with a home match against FIU on September 11.
Mid‑season action sees the Bears welcoming Kansas City on September 16, then hosting South Florida on September 25 and Central Arkansas on September 29, while also traveling to Memphis on October 3 and Florida Atlantic on October 18.
The Bears will also host Oral Roberts on October 7 and Tulsa on October 11, and close out the regular season with a home game against Bradley on October 22 before finishing the conference slate at Charlotte on November 1.
Conference tournament and final preparations
Following the regular‑season finale, the American Conference tournament will be staged on November 6, 11 and 14 at predetermined campus sites, giving the Bears a final chance to contend for a championship before the year ends.
Seabolt’s squad finished the 2025 campaign with a 6‑6‑4 record, tying for fifth place in the conference, and the new schedule reflects an aggressive approach to building on that foundation.