The Apple Cup survives: Washington and Washington State announce future rivalry dates

The rivalry, played every year since 1945 outside of 2020, will extend at least through 2028 with the additional dates announced Sunday.

The Pac-12 might splinter after the 2023 college football season, but the Apple Cup will live on. Washington State and Washington announced on Sunday that the annual rivalry will continue at least through 2028.

The Cougars and Huskies will meet at a neutral site in 2024 before alternating between each team’s home stadium. Washington State will host in 2025 and 2027, and Washington will host in 2026 and 2028.

Outside of the COVID season in 2020, the Apple Cup has been played every year since 1945. Washington announced it would join the Big Ten for the 2024 football season, however, throwing the classic rivalry into question.

The 2023 edition of the rivalry will be played in Seattle on Saturday, November 25, with kickoff scheduled for 4:00 p.m.