Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster for the Union Jack Classic, the historic American college football game to be played at Wembley Stadium next year.
The University of Kansas Jayhawks will host the Arizona State University Sun Devils in a Big 12 Conference matchup on Saturday, 19 September 2026 – the first American college football game to be played at Wembley. Fans can now secure their seats via Ticketmaster, with ticket general admission, premium seating and hospitality packages available.
The event marks a major milestone for international sport, bringing the passion and tradition of U.S. college football to a global audience in London. The Union Jack Classic will showcase two elite Big 12 programs in a full-scale gameday experience, complete with authentic American-style tailgating, pep rallies, marching bands, and cheerleaders, with the game played in one of the world’s most famous stadium.
The Union Jack Classic forms part of the Big 12’s wider international strategy to expand the reach of college sport, and next year’s event will introduce British fans to experience the unique culture of college football for the first time. Fans in the U.K. and those travelling from abroad will be immersed in the energy and atmosphere that every student and alumni experience week-in-week-out in the U.S.
Brian Dubiski, Chairman and CEO of Union Jack Classic, commented: “We are excited to bring these two powerhouse schools to Wembley next year and we can’t wait for British fans to experience the thrill and excitement of a college football game – it will be an event like nothing else they have ever been to. This is a huge moment for our sport, and we look forward to delivering an experience that fans will never forget.”
With a proud history of hosting major American football moments, including the first international NFL game in 2007, Wembley Stadium will once again make history as the stage for the inaugural Union Jack Classic.
The two colleges compete in the NCAA Division 1, as members of the Big 12 Conference, one of the most competitive college football conferences in the United States.
