Wembley Stadium to host the university football game in 2026, where the state of Arizona Kansas faces at “Union Jack Classic” | American Football Association News

University football will be played at Wembley for the first time when Arizona Kansas faces in September 2026.

The “Union Jack Classic” series will include multiple games with different teams over the coming years.

The “International Series” began in the US Football Association in 2007, where the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins team played the first competitive match abroad, and it has achieved great success, as many games have now been made in the United Kingdom every year. Games were played in Germany and Brazil and last week Ireland.

University football has also been played constantly abroad, where Air Lingus College Football Classic is held at the Aviva Stadium in Ireland in both the last four seasons.

However, Union Jack Classic will be the first to play at Wembley Stadium and only the second in London after the 1988 match between Richmond University and Boston University.

“” “We are proud to make history by bringing American football to London on a global stage. Hosting two BIG 12 programs in Wembley Stadium positions this match as the first international offer for our sport, and we look forward to providing an unforgettable experience for fans and partners around the world.”

Pt. Yormark, Commissioner 12 Big 12, said, said “I am pleased because Big 12 football will go to London in the first university football match ever at the Wembley Stadium. I have often said that my goal is to be the Big 12 is the most universally related conference in university athletics. Expanding our international presence will raise our brand, create new opportunities for sports students, and open the door for commercial growth meaningful to university.”

Who are the difference?

Arizona Sun Devils and Kenasa Jaheux is competitors in “Big 12”, and it is one of the “Power Four” conferences that compete at the highest level of university football.

Arizona had players such as Terrell Sujz and Zak Miller and recently in New York giants running a skattebo formula in the US Football Association. It is currently classified as one of the 25 best university teams in America.

Kansas is one of the oldest football programs in universities – their first season was in 1890. Among the former prominent Gils Cires.

Athletics Director of Kansas Travis Goffs said: “This is the perfect time in a timely manner for a football to receive an unknown path to Wembley’s historic stadium in London. This opportunity reflects the growth and path of our football program and the entire university, and will provide our fans and student athletes an unprecedented experience.

“We are excited that ticket holders and students in the season will still have six opportunities to watch a game in the next season’s booth where this project is completed, with the opportunity to see Jayhawks also plays international for the first time ever. Our commitment is to provide a first -class experience, from generations for our program and support, during the Jayhawk Football and Kansas International University show.”

Athletics Director of Arizona Graham Rossini added: “Big 12 leads the charge to College Football Global, and we are proud to be part of it. The total sport revolves around providing sports students with changing life experiences, playing in Union Jack Classic at the Wembley Stadium, and they will be of incredible country students.

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