Wembley welcomes 'rabid' college football fans
Summary
Wembley Stadium in London hosted its first American college football game, the Union Jack Classic, with 46,523 fans attending. Fans of Kansas and Arizona State gathered early, enjoying tailgate parties and lively band performances that showed strong college football traditions.Key Facts
- The Union Jack Classic was the first American college football game held at Wembley Stadium.
- About 46,523 people attended the game between the Kansas Jayhawks and the Arizona State Sun Devils.
- Roughly 15,000 fans traveled from the US, with 9,000 supporting Arizona State and 6,000 supporting Kansas.
- Tailgate parties, which are social events with food and music before the game, began hours earlier and were bigger than those at NFL games.
- Fans chanted school slogans, showing strong support rooted in family and tradition.
- The event included performances by marching bands and cheerleaders from both teams.
- Fans from 35 countries attended, including UK American football players and fans interested in college football.
- The Union Jack Classic also supports growth of American football in the UK by training coaches and referees.
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