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Union Jack Classic
The Kansas Jayhawks are Headed to London!
Kansas Football is participating in the inaugural Union Jack Classic.
In the Fall of 2026, the iconic Wembley Stadium transforms into the home of College Football as the Jayhawks travel internationally to play Arizona State in the inaugural Union Jack Classic.
The matchup will mark the first-ever college football game at Wembley Stadium, a historic venue that opened in 1923 and has hosted multiple Summer Olympics, a World Cup final, the legendary Live Aid concert, several NFL games and many more historic moments.
This isn’t just a game. It’s a full-scale celebration of sport, energy, and culture: experience the passion of college football overseas!
We are thrilled to take Kansas Football internationally to London for the 2026 Union Jack Classic. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our student-athletes to travel and play internationally in the first-ever college football game in Wembley Stadium. We’re excited to be part of college football’s international growth in its infancy, as the sport continues to expand globally.Kansas Head Coach Lance Leipold
Kansas Football to Play in 1st Ever College Football Game at Iconic Wembley Stadium in London
Read the full press release here.
Kansas Football is going international in a way no college football team ever has before.
The Big 12 Conference, along with host institution Kansas, announced on October 1, 2025, that the Jayhawks will square off with Arizona State in the first-ever Union Jack Classic at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.
“This is the perfect moment in time for Kansas Football to blaze an uncharted trail to historic Wembley Stadium in London,” Kansas Director of Athletics Travis Goff said. “This opportunity is reflective of the growth and trajectory of our football program and the entire University, and will provide our fans and student-athletes an unprecedented experience. We’re excited that our season ticket holders and students will still have six opportunities to watch a game at The Booth next season as that project is being completed, while also having the chance to see the Jayhawks play international for the first time ever.
"Our commitment is to provide a first-class, generational experience for our program and supporters, while showcasing Jayhawk Football and the University of Kansas on a global stage.”
The game will serve as a home matchup for the Jayhawks, who will still play six home games at the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in 2026. With the east side of the stadium slated for construction following the 2025 season and throughout the 2026 season, Kansas will have reduced capacity for home games next season. The Union Jack Classic will take place during Week Three of the 2026 season. Kansas will be the designated home team for the Conference match-up between the two schools.
Tickets for the game in London will be available via Kansas Athletics. Below is the tentative timeline on when tickets will be available for each donor level, with more information to come.
Tentative On-Sale Dates:
Oread Level Pre-Sale: Monday, October 6
Hall of Fame Pre-Sale: Tuesday, October 7
Champion Pre-Sale: Wednesday, October 8
Olympian, Campanile, All-American Levels: Monday, October 13
Remaining Donors & Faculty/Staff Pre-Sale (Legend to Outland): Tuesday, October 14
KU Alumni & KU Past Purchasers: Wednesday, October 15
Tickets will go on-sale to the general public on Thursday, October 9. If fans would like to sit within official KU sections, they will need to purchase during the KU pre-sale process. The public on-sale will not contain any tickets in official KU sections. An email will be sent to each Membership Level on the day of their pre-sale with specific instructions and links to purchase tickets and/or hospitality.
Fans looking for more information or those who are wanting to speak with a ticket office representative should fill out this interest form.
The original Wembley Stadium opened in April 1923 and has fixed itself firmly into the nation's hearts and minds, thanks to hosting some truly incredible moments in European football history. Built for the British Empire Exhibition of 1924, Wembley was due to be demolished immediately afterwards. However, businessman and civil servant Sir James Stevenson suggested the stadium stay open, as football had been played on the grounds where it was built since the 1880s. Soon after, King George V officially opened the stadium and the pitch was dubbed the ‘hallowed turf’.
Of course, Wembley is about so much more than football. As the pre-eminent sports and entertainment venue in Britain, it’s hosted a wide range of events from rugby (league and union) to speedway championships, stock car and greyhound racing – and just about everything in between.
The stadium was a venue for the London 2012 Olympics, the 1948 Summer Olympics, and the 2015 Rugby World Cup. It is now an established home of NFL in the UK, and has staged several unforgettable boxing world-title fights. Wembley was the exclusive home stadium for the NFL International Series from 2007-15 and continued to host games through 2019 and again from 2022-24.
The Union Jack Classic will be the first FBS college football game held in England and only the second college football game ever played in London.
Countdown to Kickoff
September 19, 2026
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SecsFrequently Asked Questions:
Will Kansas Athletics have an allotment of tickets to sell?
Yes, the above tentative timeline outlines when individuals will receive additional information and an opportunity to purchase tickets.
Will Kansas Athletics offer travel packages?
Yes, we will offer travel packages with more details to be released at a later date.
Will this be a conference game?
Yes, this is a conference game that will go towards the teams' conference record.
Will there be events specific to KU Fans to enjoy before the game?
Yes, Kansas Athletics will host events in London leading up to the game, with more information and details to come at a later date.
Further details on the game and activities around the trip will continue to be released and added to this website. Continue to check-in here for updates and more details.
