Washington Huskies Uniform Schedule 2026: Every Jersey and When the Huskies Wear It

Washington has worn the same thing twice in 2026: gold helmet, purple jersey, gold pants, in the Apple Cup win over Washington State and again in the 16-14 escape against Utah State. That is the home look, and it should hold for Eastern Washington on Saturday. This is the full Washington Huskies 2026 uniform schedule: the purple home set, the white road set, the all-purple option, the new all-black Dawgs alternate, and a week-by-week outlook for all twelve games. We update this page as each combination is confirmed.

The Washington Huskies 2026 Uniform Sets

The core set dates to the adidas refresh of June 2025, which brought back the gold outline on the numerals that the final Nike jerseys used to carry, switched the purple jersey's shoulder stripes to gold and white, and reworked the pant stripes so the gold pants match the helmet stripe. The same release included an all-purple look, purple jersey over purple pants, in the spirit of the 2023 team that reached the national title game. The only 2026 alternate announced so far is the black Dawgs jersey, revealed in August. It is the third straight season with a blackout look: the first version debuted on Senior Day against UCLA in 2024, then returned for the Sun Bowl against Louisville and for Rutgers in 2025. Big Ten home teams wear color and visitors wear white, so the road dates below are predictable. The home dates are where the athletic department's game themes give us clues.

The Full Washington Huskies 2026 Uniform Schedule, Week by Week

September 6 vs. Washington State. ★ Confirmed from the program's own postgame photo: gold helmet, purple jersey, gold pants, the base home set for a season-opening Apple Cup at Husky Stadium. The trophy celebration shows the white numerals with gold outline and the gold pants with the purple and white stripe. Washington won 24-10. Local reporting before kickoff had Washington State in white jerseys with crimson helmets and pants; we have not seen that in a frame ourselves. One calendar note: this was a Sunday game, 1 p.m. Pacific on NBC, not a Saturday.

September 12 vs. Utah State. ★ Confirmed from the Big Ten Network broadcast: gold helmet, purple jersey, gold pants again, on Band Day. Utah State wore white helmets, white jerseys and navy pants. Washington won 16-14 in a game that was 10-7 at halftime and was not settled until the fourth quarter.

September 19 vs. Eastern Washington. Purple expected. Community Day, 4:15 p.m. Pacific on BTN, and the last nonconference game. No special uniform has been tied to it, so the home default applies.

September 26 vs. Minnesota. Black likely, not confirmed. Washington has billed this Big Ten opener as the "Unleashed" blackout game and asked fans to wear black, and the new Dawgs jersey is a one-off for a single home game that the school has not named. Those two facts point at the same Saturday night, 8 p.m. Pacific on FOX. We will star it only once the team shows it. ESPN lists this game on September 27 because its feed runs on UTC.

October 3 at USC. White expected. First Big Ten road trip, to the Coliseum, where USC wears cardinal at home. Kickoff time is still to be announced. See the USC 2026 uniform schedule for the Trojans' side.

October 9 vs. Iowa. Purple expected. A Friday night game at 6 p.m. Pacific, themed Huskies for a Cure, with fans asked to wear purple. ESPN shows it under October 10 because of UTC.

October 16 at Purdue. White expected. Another Friday night, 5 p.m. Pacific (8 p.m. Eastern) on FOX at Ross-Ade Stadium. ESPN files it under October 17.

October 24. Bye.

October 31 at Nebraska. White expected. Halloween in Lincoln, and Nebraska has announced its black alternate for this one, the second Blackout game, so it is white against all black.

November 7 vs. Penn State. Purple expected. Homecoming and the Purple Reign Game, opened by the Blanket Parade of former letterwinners. The theme makes this the most likely date for the all-purple look from the core set, purple jersey over purple pants, but nothing is confirmed. More on the visitors on the Penn State 2026 uniform schedule.

November 14 at Michigan State. White expected. Spartan Stadium, kickoff to be announced.

November 21 vs. Indiana. Purple expected. Salute to Service and Senior Day against the defending national champion. Last season Washington wore a one-off Honor and Support camouflage set for its Salute to Service game against Purdue. Nothing similar has been announced for 2026, so we are holding the home default for now.

November 28 at Oregon. White expected. The regular season ends at Autzen Stadium, and Oregon's home look is never certain until warmups. Our Oregon 2026 uniform schedule tracks the Ducks.

The Bottom Line

Two games in, Washington has been as plain as it gets: gold helmet, purple jersey, gold pants, twice. That will not last. The athletic department has already told us where to look. The Minnesota blackout night is the obvious home for the new Dawgs jersey, Penn State's Purple Reign homecoming is the natural stage for the all-purple set, and Salute to Service against Indiana is where a camo surprise showed up last year. On the road, white over purple pants is the look for all five trips. The grid above has every date, and we fill in the stars as each uniform is confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What jersey is Washington wearing this week?

Washington hosts Eastern Washington on Saturday, September 19, and the purple home jersey with gold pants and the gold helmet is expected. That is the same combination the Huskies wore in both games so far. The week after, against Minnesota on September 26, is the "Unleashed" blackout game, where the new all-black Dawgs uniform is the likely pick.

What are Washington's football uniforms for 2026?

A purple home jersey with gold-outlined white numerals and gold-and-white shoulder stripes, worn with gold pants; a white road jersey with gold-outlined purple numerals, worn with purple pants; an all-purple combination; and a new all-black alternate with DAWGS in gold script. The metallic gold helmet with the purple W is the standard shell. Everything is made by adidas.

Does Washington have a new alternate uniform in 2026?

Yes. Washington revealed an all-black uniform in August with DAWGS in gold script across the chest, purple numerals outlined in gold, and purple and gold piping. It is the third straight season with a blackout look, and it is a one-off for one home game. The school has not named the game, but the September 26 Minnesota game is billed as the blackout.

What did Washington wear against Washington State in the 2026 Apple Cup?

The standard home set: gold helmet, purple jersey, gold pants. Washington won 24-10 at Husky Stadium on Sunday, September 6. The Huskies wore the same combination a week later in the 16-14 win over Utah State.

Does Washington wear white pants on the road?

Not with the current set. The 2025 adidas refresh dropped white pants from the core uniforms, so the road look is a white jersey over purple pants with gold and white stripes.

How many games does Washington play in 2026?

Twelve regular season games: seven at Husky Stadium and five on the road, with a bye on October 24. Two of the games are on Friday nights, at home against Iowa on October 9 and at Purdue on October 16, and the opener against Washington State was played on a Sunday.