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Washington State and Washington Agree to Five-Year Continuation of the Apple Cup

Washington State University and the University of Washington have agreed in principle to a five-year continuation of the storied Apple Cup football series through at least 2028.

Next year's match-up will take place on September 14, 2024 at Lumen Field in Seattle, with the following four games alternating between the school's campuses: 2025 (Pullman), 2026 (Seattle), 2027 (Pullman) and 2028 (Seattle). Terms of the agreement are still being finalized.

"The Apple Cup is one of the oldest and most renowned rivalries in all of collegiate athletics," said WSU President Kirk Schulz. "For more than a century, fans across the state have been circling the Apple Cup date on their calendars.