Kansas Jayhawks and Arizona State Sun Devils meet in Union Jack Classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:54 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

The Kansas Jayhawks are set to face the Arizona State Sun Devils at Wembley Stadium on September 19, 2026, for the Union Jack Classic, marking the inaugural match of this event. Both teams enter the game with one win and one loss in their opening two games of the season. The matchup represents a unique opportunity, being the first contest between Big 12 Conference teams held in London. Over 60,000 tickets have been sold, with a significant number of fans traveling from the United States. Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark aims to establish this fixture as a regular event in future years, highlighting the potential to expand college football's presence in the UK.
- •Match scheduled for September 19 at Wembley Stadium.
- •Both teams have one win and one loss this season.
- •Over 60,000 tickets sold, with 15,000 fans from the US.
- •First Big 12 matchup in London.
- •Brett Yormark plans to make this a recurring event.
- 3:54 PMYahoo Sports — What is the Union Jack Classic and who is in it?
"BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the Union Jack Classic ahead of its inaugural match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday
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