Huskies, Cougars face earliest Apple Cup ever

The 2027 Apple Cup, the fierce rivalry football game between the University of Washington and Washington State University, will be played on August 28, 2027, in Pullman. This date represents the earliest kickoff in the history of the state rivalry. This contest will be the 119th meeting between the two teams and the last scheduled game to be held in Pullman under the current contract.

The Huskies' 2027 season opener will feature this early matchup. Following the Apple Cup, Washington will host Fresno State on September 4 and Portland State on September 11. Details regarding kickoff times for these games are yet to be announced. The University of Washington has now finalized its complete 2027 opponent list, including Big Ten home games against Maryland, Michigan State, Nebraska, Oregon, and USC, alongside conference road games at Minnesota, Northwestern, Penn State, and Rutgers.

Looking ahead, the Apple Cup has a contract for 2028, with the game slated to return to Husky Stadium, though a specific date has not yet been set. Washington's 2028 non-league home games are scheduled against Eastern Washington on September 2 and UNLV on September 16. The Huskies' Big Ten schedule for 2028 includes home games against Michigan, Northwestern, UCLA, and Wisconsin, and road games at Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio State, and Oregon. Beyond 2028, the Apple Cup's future scheduling appears uncertain, with the 2030 non-conference schedule already full without it.