Arizona State Sun Devils take 2026 Union Jack Classic at Wembley
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Arizona State Sun Devils secured a win in the inaugural Union Jack Classic at Wembley Stadium on September 19, 2026. Despite a significant number of empty seats, the event featured an energetic atmosphere fueled by a lively marching band. With British audiences experiencing their first U.S. college football game in 40 years, the excitement around the event was palpable, setting the stage for potential future games in the UK. Details of the match's score or performance have not been disclosed.
- •Arizona State Sun Devils played in the first Union Jack Classic.
- •Event took place at Wembley Stadium amid a lively crowd.
- •Thousands of seats remained empty despite the atmosphere.
- •The match represents the first U.S. college football game in the UK in 40 years.
- 10:36 PMThe Guardian Sport — Union Jack Classic fails to spark on the pitch but electric atmosphere fires up Wembley
"The Arizona State Sun Devils cantered to victory in the first ever Union Jack Classic in front of a noisy crowd – despite thousands of empty seats You sensed that Britain’s first US college football game in nearly 40 years was going to be a very different experience when Wembley Way began to reverberate to the sound of steel, muscle and a few whoops long before kick off. The noise came from the Arizona State Sun Devils’ marching band, who were so energetic their horns and trombones swished from left to right like air raid lights hunting a target as they played. Continue reading...
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