How to watch Apple Cup, Washington Huskies vs. Washington State Cougars

The 118th Apple Cup is set to take place in Seattle on Sunday. And despite being a century-old event, there’s still something new about this year’s edition. 

For the first time, the Washington vs. Washington State rivalry game is the season opener. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. PT.

If you don’t have tickets to watch the game at Husky Stadium, don’t worry. We have you covered with a guide for how to watch this year’s Apple Cup: 

Television – NBC

The game will air on NBC, called by Paul Burmeister, Yogi Roth and Zora Stephenson. Fans in Seattle can watch the game on Channel 5. Fans in Spokane can watch the game on Channel 54 with Comcast/Xfinity, Channel 138 with DISH Network or Channel 245 with DirecTV.

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Radio

All of UW’s football games will air on the Washington Sports Network. Coverage begins four hours ahead of kickoff on Seattle’s SportsRadio KJR 93.3 FM. Statewide coverage on the Washington Sports Network begins two hours before kickoff.

Thinking about last-minute tickets?

A limited number of tickets to the game were still available earlier this week, starting at $85. Check online for ticket listings.