Arizona vs. Arizona State: Territorial Cup 2026
See the November 28, 2026 Arizona–Arizona State football rivalry matchup details, 100th Territorial Cup context and confirmed schedule.
Arizona vs. Arizona State: Territorial Cup 2026
Arizona and Arizona State are scheduled to meet Saturday, November 28, 2026, at Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson for the 100th Territorial Cup. The Arizona Wildcats will host the Arizona State Sun Devils in a rivalry game that also closes the Wildcats' regular season. The date and venue appear in both the Arizona athletics schedule and Arizona State's campus event listing. The reviewed schedule did not show a confirmed kickoff time, so readers should recheck it as game week approaches.
Territorial Cup 2026 essentials
| Detail | Information |
| Teams | Arizona State Sun Devils at Arizona Wildcats |
| Date | Saturday, November 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Casino Del Sol Stadium, Tucson, Arizona |
| Rivalry | 100th Territorial Cup |
| Kickoff / TV | TBA on reviewed official game page |
| Status | Pregame preview; no score assigned |
The 100th-meeting designation gives the 2026 game an unusual historical hook. Arizona's home schedule also identifies the contest as Senior Day, which may add significance for players making their final regular-season appearance in Tucson. Those details make the game a distinctive search topic, but they should not be used to claim the result is already known.
What recent rivalry results show
Arizona's official game center lists a 23–7 Wildcats win in November 2025, following Arizona State's 49–7 win in November 2024. The sharply different margins show why one year's result is a poor forecast of the next. Roster turnover, coaching decisions and on-field execution can change the direction of a rivalry very quickly. A historical comparison is useful only when it is labeled with its actual season.
For the 2026 Wildcats, the October 24 victory over Iowa State established a reference point for their passing and defense: Noah Fifita threw for 308 yards, and Arizona allowed just three points. Arizona State had a less consistent October, losing 53–25 at Texas Tech on October 17 before beating Kansas State 28–17 a week later. These results describe form before November; they do not settle the Territorial Cup.
Three factors to watch
First is quarterback efficiency. A few explosive passes can change a rivalry game, but turnovers and sacks can reverse momentum quickly. Second is early-down rushing: a productive ground attack protects play-calling options and helps keep a defense honest. Third is red-zone execution, which matters disproportionately when both teams move the ball but do not produce many touchdowns.
Home-field conditions may affect crowd noise and communication for Arizona State, but there is no basis for assuming that home field alone determines the result. The best postgame recap should explain decisive possessions and verified stats rather than relying on a rivalry cliché.
Keep this as one game URL
Searches such as ASU vs. U of A and Arizona vs. Arizona State should resolve to this same game page. Do not publish an identical article just because the team names appear in reverse order. After November 28, update the existing page with the official final, quarter scoring and key contributors. Historical series information can remain in a short section without displacing the actual current-year game.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 Territorial Cup?
Saturday, November 28, 2026.
Where is Arizona vs. Arizona State played?
At Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson, Arizona.
Is this Arizona State vs. Texas Tech?
No. Arizona State played Texas Tech on October 17, 2026; that was a separate Big 12 game.