The University of Kansas football program is set to travel across the Atlantic for a landmark encounter on September 19, 2026, when it meets Arizona State in London. The fixture will be the first ever college football game staged at Wembley Stadium, a venue traditionally associated with soccer and rugby.
A historic milestone at Wembley
FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff will broadcast the showdown live, giving American viewers a front‑row view of the historic occasion. Jordan Bazant, Executive Vice President of FOX Sports, said the network is thrilled to bring the game to a national audience and to highlight the growing global footprint of college football.
Lance Leipold, Kansas’ head coach, emphasized the significance of the matchup, noting that the exposure on a major network underscores the program’s ambition to compete on the biggest stages. He added that the game also serves as a focal point for the team’s preparation heading into the rest of the 2026 schedule.
The London game is just one piece of a broader slate that includes a September 4 contest against LIU and a September 11 showdown with in‑state rival Missouri. Kansas entered the 2025 season with a 5‑7 record and missed bowl eligibility for the second straight year, making the upcoming schedule a critical opportunity for renewal.
Adding to the intrigue, the starting quarterback for Kansas in 2026 remains undecided, with the coaching staff still evaluating options during spring practices. The competition is expected to shape the team’s offensive identity as it aims to break out of recent underperformance.