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Arizona State, Kansas in Advanced Talks to Play Big 12 Game at Wembley in 2026

Final approval hinges on Kansas obtaining a waiver to shift its Middle Tennessee game to Week 0.

Overview

  • The matchup is being lined up as the Union Jack Classic at Wembley Stadium and would be the first FBS game ever held there.
  • Reports list the game for Week 3 of 2026 with conflicting dates of Sept. 16 or Sept. 19, and it would open Big 12 play for both teams.
  • The agreement remains unfinished as Kansas must secure a waiver and resolve scheduling before final deal points can be completed.
  • If finalized, the contest would be treated as a Kansas home game, a move the school favors due to reduced capacity during stadium renovations.
  • The London plan advances the Big 12’s international push alongside other 2026 overseas games slated for Ireland and Germany.