Mississippi State Altered Baseball Exhibition Schedule
Threats of a tropical storm forced the cancellation of one exhibition game and the rescheduling of another.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Baseball
Mississippi State University has canceled its scheduled exhibition baseball game against Southern Miss due to the threat of a potential tropical storm. The team also moved its exhibition matchup against Auburn to October 8 to avoid the inclement weather.
Why it matters
Weather-related disruptions are a constant consideration for outdoor collegiate athletics in the Gulf Coast region. These adjustments prioritize the safety of players and fans while preserving the team's fall exhibition calendar.
The Auburn exhibition game is now set for 6 p.m. on October 8 at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, with gates opening at 5 p.m.
The players
Mississippi State University
The institution is a public university located in Starkville that manages a prominent Division I baseball program.
Southern Miss
The University of Southern Mississippi is a public research university with a collegiate baseball team based in Hattiesburg.
Auburn
Auburn University is an institution in Alabama that competes in Division I collegiate athletics.
The details
The game against Southern Miss, originally set for October 10, was removed from the schedule entirely. The Auburn exhibition, previously planned for October 9, was moved up one day to accommodate the storm forecast.
Timeline
October 8, 2026: Auburn vs. Mississippi State exhibition game.
October 9, 2026: The original date for the Auburn exhibition game.
October 10, 2026: The cancelled date for the Southern Miss game.
October 18, 2026: Exhibition game against Western Kentucky.
October 30, 2026: Exhibition game against Little Rock.
Season Trajectory
These adjustments impact the team's preparation period during the fall training season. By rescheduling these exhibition games, Mississippi State aims to maintain their evaluation process while ensuring the safety of all participants during extreme weather.
Fans planning to attend the Auburn exhibition in Biloxi must adjust their travel plans to the new October 8 date. The change ensures the contest can proceed as scheduled, avoiding a potential washout on the original date.
The takeaway
Proactive scheduling shifts are a standard operational reality for sports programs operating in the hurricane-prone Gulf Coast region. Fans should monitor university athletic alerts whenever tropical activity is forecast for the area.
Further reading
For more updates on the team's preparation, visit the /sports/baseball/ section.
