Tailgate parties, marching bands... and Ted Lasso? Wembley hosts US college game
Summary
London will host a college American football game at Wembley Stadium, where the Kansas Jayhawks will play against the Arizona State Sun Devils. This event, called the Union Jack Classic, will include marching bands, cheerleaders, and tailgate parties, aiming to bring the full American college football experience to the UK.Key Facts
- The Union Jack Classic is only the second college football game ever held in the UK.
- Around 60,000 fans are expected to attend at Wembley, compared to about 2,500 at the first game in 1988.
- The Kansas Jayhawks and Arizona State Sun Devils are the two teams playing; both are part of the Big 12 Conference.
- Arizona State is opening a new campus in London this month, which ties into the game’s timing.
- College football is very popular in the US, often having bigger crowds than the NFL.
- The game will feature traditional college football elements like marching bands, spirit squads, and tailgate parties.
- Many UK fans already follow the NFL, with about 14 million identifying as fans according to the NFL.
- The event aims to showcase American college football’s exciting atmosphere and build its fanbase globally.
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