Washington sets future dates for Apple Cup rivalry vs. Washington State
Washington and Washington State have worked to ensure the Apple Cup continues, now that the in-state rivals are no longer conference rivals. For, the matchup is secured through 2028, and the Huskies confirmed some future dates on Friday.
In the 2026 season, Washington will host the Cougars at Husky Stadium. That game will be played on Sept. 5. The Huskies last hosted in 2023 with a 24-21 win while this past year’s game was played at Lumen Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks.
In 2027, Washington will travel to Pullman to face the Cougars at GESA Field on Sept. 18. Washington State last hosted the game in 2022, a 51-33 victory for the Huskies. Washington State has not won at home since 2012.
A date for the 2028 matchup in Husky Stadium has not been confirmed yet.
🏈🍎 The Apple Cup Continues… ’26 & ’27 📆
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Overall, Washington holds a 76-34-6 all-time edge in the Apple Cup, though the Huskies could not come up with the win this season. The Cougars held Washington to 4-13 on 3rd downs and delivered a clutch goal-line stand to beat Jedd Fisch during his first season leading the Huskies.
Washington will travel to Pullman on Sept. 20 during the 2025 season in search of revenge. It will be the 3rd game of the season for the Huskies as they look to wrap up nonconference play.