Kansas State Wildcats – 2025 Football Schedule (Full Details)
| Date | Opponent | Location | Stadium | City | Time (CT) | TV/Radio | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2025 (Sat) | Iowa State (Big 12, neutral site) | Neutral | Aviva Stadium | Dublin, Ireland | 11:00 a.m. | ESPN / K-State Sports Network | Aer Lingus College Football Classic – lost 24–21 in season opener |
| Aug 30, 2025 (Sat) | North Dakota (non-conference) | Home | Bill Snyder Family Stadium | Manhattan, KS | 6:00 p.m. | ESPN+ / K-State Sports Network | Home opener; tickets starting at $52 |
| Sep 6, 2025 (Sat) | Army (non-conference) | Home | Bill Snyder Family Stadium | Manhattan, KS | 6:00 p.m. | ESPN / K-State Sports Network | Special matchup against service academy; tickets from $94 |
| Sep 12, 2025 (Fri) | Arizona (non-conference) | Away | Arizona Stadium | Tucson, AZ | 8:00 p.m. | FOX / K-State Sports Network | Wildcats vs Wildcats clash; desert night game |
| Sep 27, 2025 (Sat) | UCF (Big 12) | Home | Bill Snyder Family Stadium | Manhattan, KS | TBD | K-State Sports Network | Big 12 matchup; high demand tickets from $114 |
| Oct 4, 2025 (Sat) | Baylor (Big 12) | Away | McLane Stadium | Waco, TX | TBD | K-State Sports Network | First October Big 12 road test |
| Oct 11, 2025 (Sat) | TCU (Big 12) | Home | Bill Snyder Family Stadium | Manhattan, KS | TBD | K-State Sports Network | Purple vs Purple showdown; ticket demand high ($115+) |
| Oct 25, 2025 (Sat) | Kansas (Big 12) | Away | David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium | Lawrence, KS | TBD | K-State Sports Network | Sunflower Showdown rivalry; tickets from $167 |
| Nov 1, 2025 (Sat) | Texas Tech (Big 12) | Home | Bill Snyder Family Stadium | Manhattan, KS | TBD | K-State Sports Network | Key Big 12 contest against nationally ranked Texas Tech |
| Nov 15, 2025 (Sat) | Oklahoma State (Big 12) | Away | Boone Pickens Stadium | Stillwater, OK | TBD | K-State Sports Network | Historic Big 12 rivalry clash |
| Nov 22, 2025 (Sat) | Utah (Big 12) | Away | Rice-Eccles Stadium | Salt Lake City, UT | TBD | K-State Sports Network | First trip to Utah as Big 12 conference opponent |
| Nov 29, 2025 (Sat) | Colorado (Big 12) | Home | Bill Snyder Family Stadium | Manhattan, KS | TBD | K-State Sports Network | Regular season finale; Colorado back in Big 12 |
The 2025 season for Kansas State started thousands of miles away in Dublin, Ireland, when the Wildcats played Iowa State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. A mixture of purple-clad alumni, visiting students, and locals eager to see something new filled Aviva Stadium for the match, which blended American tradition with European curiosity. Despite K-State’s devastating 24–21 loss, the program received incredibly useful exposure on the global scene, which helped to elevate its reputation well beyond the Kansas plains.
As the Wildcats returned to Bill Snyder Family Stadium for their August 30 game against North Dakota, they moved from the limelight to the familiar turf. With local companies thriving and families congregating for tailgating, home games in Manhattan serve as incredibly vivid reminders of the intense devotion that surrounds this program. After the Irish trip, the team’s youthful core will benefit greatly from that opener, which is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m.
Army will visit Manhattan the following week, and the matchup is significant symbolically. Kansas State under Chris Klieman has long placed a strong emphasis on tradition and discipline, which are embodied in Army football. This test is very flexible for players and helps them get ready for the demands of conference play. The game does a fantastic job of incorporating patriotism into the Saturday customs of college football for its fans.
On September 12th, Kansas State embarks on its first real road test in Arizona. Scouts are interested in seeing how Avery Johnson adjusts to the desert environment, and this Friday night matchup in Tucson will showcase his development as a quarterback. For a team looking to establish national credibility, the Wildcats’ ability to manage such circumstances is especially creative.
Later in September, UCF will travel to Manhattan, which will serve as a litmus test for the Big 12. Like Kansas State, the Knights are upstarts with aspirations to be a national force who have achieved success through perseverance and faith. Fans expect an intense event, and as demand increases, ticket prices will noticeably improve.
After a thrilling home game against TCU, October begins with Baylor in Waco. The erratic nature of the Big 12, where any Saturday can significantly change standings, is reflected in both games. The TCU game, which pits purple against purple, will be an especially vibrant sight and a reminder of how, despite their differences, traditions frequently converge in collegiate sports.
The rivalry that transcends football and touches on identity, pride, and state bragging rights is the Sunflower Showdown against Kansas on October 25. This game’s emotional significance is highlighted by the fact that tickets are still surprisingly expensive when compared to other games. Decades of memories—some triumphant, some bitter—have been made from this matchup, which is always defining.
Road trips to Oklahoma State and Utah will follow Texas Tech’s November visit, which is expected to include offensive fireworks. While Salt Lake City presents a new challenge against Utah’s tough defense, Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater continues to be incredibly dependable for producing hostile environments. These contests put the Wildcats’ endurance and flexibility to the test, influencing the course of their season.
The regular season ends with historic resonance on November 29 in Manhattan with the final matchup against Colorado. Together, Colorado’s return to the Big 12 ties past and present, and playing them at home is a very powerful way to build momentum before bowl season. Additionally, it will be an opportunity for Avery Johnson and other up-and-coming talents to showcase their abilities to scouts and the national press.
