Overview

• Multiple outlets report Arizona State and Kansas are expected to meet in London in 2026 as the first Union Jack Classic, though the matchup is not yet finalized.
• Reports differ on the date, with CBS citing Sept. 16, 2026 and Yahoo listing Sept. 19, 2026, reflecting ongoing scheduling uncertainty.
• Big 12 officials have worked for months on the London plan, with scheduling issues identified as the key holdup to final agreement.
• The Wembley arrangement is described as a multi-year deal to host college football games, according to The Post and Courier.
• The proposed London game would sit alongside a 2026 European slate that includes Ireland’s Week 0 matchup and a likely Michigan–Central Michigan game in Frankfurt.