McBride Homes to Sponsor Braggin’ Rights Game in St. Louis

Locally based McBride Homes will once again serve as title sponsor of the annual Braggin’ Rights men’s basketball game between the University of Illinois and the University of Missouri when it returns to St. Louis in December. 

The Enterprise Center will play host to the McBride Homes Braggin’ Rights game on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 at 8 p.m. The highly anticipated game between the Fighting Illini of the Big Ten and the Mizzou Tigers of the SEC has been a St. Louis sports staple for more than four decades. 

“At McBride Homes we are celebrating over 75 years of building St. Louis and the Braggin’ Rights game is one of St. Louis’ greatest sporting traditions,” said John F. Eilermann, CEO and Chairman of McBride Homes. “It’s a big game and the atmosphere is always explosive. We’re excited that St. Louis gets to enjoy this rivalry at home and that we can sponsor this special event once again.” 

The multi-year relationship with McBride Homes for Braggin’ Rights was secured by the local teams for LEARFIELD, athletics multimedia rightsholder for both universities. Champaign-based Fighting Illini Sports Properties and Columbia-based Mizzou Sports Properties represent the University of Illinois and the University of Missouri respectively. 

“As Missouri’s largest home builder, McBride Homes is extremely proud to be the title sponsor of the Braggin’ Rights game,” said Eilermann. “We are a loyal supporter of these teams and their fans, and we’re excited to bring the game back home to St. Louis at the Enterprise Center.” 

For the complete 2022-23 men’s basketball schedules, visit the official athletics websites for Illinois and Missouri at these respective links.