FOX Sports Takes the Field at Wembley for Union Jack Classic
FOX Sports will broadcast the inaugural Union Jack Classic live from Wembley Stadium in London on September 19, marking the first time an FBS game is staged in the United Kingdom.
The matchup will pit Arizona State against Kansas in a Big 12 showdown, a contest that also represents the conference’s third football game played in Europe over the past two seasons.
Broadcast Details and Historic Context
Live coverage will kick off at 10 a.m. ET on the FOX broadcast network, with the game itself beginning at noon ET on FS1. The production marks a milestone for college football’s global reach, extending the sport’s footprint beyond North America.
The event follows a series of overseas openers, including the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin where Iowa State and Kansas State met, and a previous season‑opening game in Dublin featuring TCU.
Both teams enter the contest with recent performances shaping expectations: Arizona State finished the prior season at 8‑5, while Kansas concluded with a 5‑7 record, including a 3‑6 mark within Big 12 play.