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Big Ten football
Washington Huskies
Seattle, Washington - Husky Stadium - Purple and Gold - Harry the Husky
The best setting in the conference, with Lake Washington behind one end zone and covered seating on both sidelines.
The best setting in college football, and the only stadium in the conference you can arrive at by boat.
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- Stadium
- Husky Stadium
- Capacity
- 70,138
- Opened
- 1920
- Conference
- Big Ten
How to watch
Broadcast and streaming
Late national windows most weeks, which pushes eastern viewers to streaming.
National windows
Marquee matchups move to national broadcast partners, usually announced 12 days out.
Out-of-market
A live TV bundle that includes the conference network is the simplest single subscription.
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Tickets
What tickets actually cost you in planning
Evergreen demand patterns, not a live price feed. Verify current inventory at the source before you book travel.
- Ranked matchups sell out; midweek and non-conference dates stay available.
- Light rail drops close to the stadium and is the easiest arrival short of a boat.
- Seattle lodging is expensive on football weekends. Book earlier than you think you need to.
Where to sit
The covered sideline decks are the ones you want when it rains, which is often. The open end faces Lake Washington and the mountains.
Traditions
What makes a Washington Saturday different
Sailgating
Boats tie up in Union Bay and fans walk in from the docks. It is genuinely unique to this venue.
Bow Down to Washington
The fight song and the purple-and-gold crowd wall on the sideline decks.
Attend
Games to plan around
College Football
West Coast Late Window
- When
- Saturdays, late September through November
- Venue
- Husky Stadium, Seattle, Washington
Coverage: Late national windows, often the last game of the day for East Coast viewers
Kickoffs land in the evening locally. Book Sunday travel home and covered seating once the weather turns.
Tailgating
- Boat tailgating on Union Bay is the signature; the light rail is the practical version.
- Covered sideline seats are worth paying up for after September.
A hooded rain shell and waterproof footwear. Umbrella policies are restrictive; a hood is the answer.
Travel and stay
- Sea-Tac connects to campus by light rail with no car needed.
- Kickoffs run late on the West Coast. Do not book a Saturday night flight home.
Weather: Rain from October onward, rarely cold. A hooded shell is the right call over a heavy coat.
Around the game
Beyond the stadium in Seattle, Washington
- University DistrictWalkable from the stadium with the cheapest pregame food nearby.
- Lake UnionThe boating and waterfront option that makes this the best non-football weekend in the conference.
Washington game-day packing list
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Stadium
Husky Stadium
Capacity 70,138Opened 1920Seattle, Washington
Lake Washington on one side, mountains on the other, and covered seating on both sidelines.
- - Sailgating by boat is real; the Link light rail station is the practical version.
- - Covered sideline seats are worth the premium in October and November.
FAQ
Washington questions
What channel is Washington on?
Late national windows most weeks, which pushes eastern viewers to streaming.
How hard is it to get Washington tickets?
Ranked matchups sell out; midweek and non-conference dates stay available.
Where should I sit at Husky Stadium?
The covered sideline decks are the ones you want when it rains, which is often. The open end faces Lake Washington and the mountains.
What is the weather like for a Washington home game?
Rain from October onward, rarely cold. A hooded shell is the right call over a heavy coat.
Where should I tailgate at Husky Stadium?
Boat tailgating on Union Bay is the signature; the light rail is the practical version.
What is the best airport for a Washington game?
Sea-Tac connects to campus by light rail with no car needed.
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