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Washington and Washington State know each other as well as two teams can, but Sunday's matchup will still bring something new.
The 118th Apple Cup will mark the first time the rivals open their seasons against each other in a series that dates to 1901.
The 17th-ranked Huskies will host this year and are hoping to use the game as a springboard to further improvement after taking a big step forward in 2025. Coach Jedd Fisch's second season at the helm saw Washington win three more games than the previous campaign and will look for more this fall as quarterback Demond Williams and other key players return.
The Cougars are also coming off a winning season at 7-6 but have a new coach at the helm in former Missouri offensive coordinator Kirby Moore. He has overhauled the roster with nearly 30 incoming transfers, including new QB Caden Pinnick. The sophomore threw for 3,206 yards and 32 touchdowns last season for UC Davis.
The latest edition of one of the sport's great rivalries should be a good one. Here's when and where to tune in.
What channel is Washington vs. Washington State on?
Washington vs. Washington State will air nationally on NBC, with Paul Burmeister and Yogi Roth on the call. Fans can stream the game via fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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Other streaming options for the game include DIRECTV and Peacock.
What time is Washington vs. Washington State today?
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 6
- Time: 4 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. PT
The 2026 Apple Cup is set to kick off Sunday at 4 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Husky Stadium in Seattle.
Washington football schedule 2026
Here are the Huskies' upcoming games:
| Sept. 12 | vs. Utah State | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 19 | vs. Eastern Washington | 7:15 p.m. |
| Sept. 26 | vs. Minnesota | TBD |
| Oct. 3 | at USC | TBD |
| Oct. 9 | vs. Iowa | 9 p.m. |
Washington State football schedule 2026
Here are the Cougars' upcoming games:
| Sept. 12 | at Kansas State | 12 p.m. |
| Sept. 19 | vs. Duquesne | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 26 | vs. Arizona | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 3 | vs. Fresno State | 9:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 9 | at Utah State | 9 p.m. |
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