Apple Cup basketball rivalry between Washington and WSU not played in 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The annual Apple Cup men’s basketball game between the Washington Huskies and Washington State Cougars will not take place during the 2026-27 season. This marks the first absence of the game since 1917, following Washington's move to the Big Ten. Instead, the teams will play an exhibition game in Seattle this fall. Washington leads the series with a record of 189-111 and won the last three matchups, including an 81-69 victory in Pullman. Future scheduling for both teams remains incomplete as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Washington and Washington State will not meet in the 2026-27 season.
- •An exhibition game is scheduled in Seattle this fall.
- •Washington leads the all-time series 189-111.
- •Huskies won the last regular-season matchup 81-69.
- •Future non-conference schedule for both teams is still in development.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Apple Cup reportedly off for 2026-27 men's basketball season
"The 2026-27 men's basketball edition of the Apple Cup between Washington and Washington State will reportedly not be played.
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