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Big 12 Sets Arizona StateKansas at Wembley for 2026 Union Jack Classic

The conference casts the London matchup as a step in its international growth strategy.

Overview

  • Arizona State and Kansas will play at Wembley Stadium on Sept. 19, 2026, marking the venue’s first college football game.
  • Kansas is the designated home team as renovations at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium reduce capacity during the 2026 season.
  • General public ticket sales begin Oct. 9, 2025, with a KU-controlled presale schedule for seats in official Jayhawks sections.
  • The event is being promoted by Rhino Marketing and Gemini Sports, with plans to showcase U.S.-style gameday elements for U.K. fans.
  • It will be the Big 12’s third European game in two seasons, following matchups staged in Dublin as part of the league’s broader push into Europe.