SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga University announced it will join the Pac-12 conference, starting in the 2026 season.
This addition brings the eighth new school to the conference. The Bulldogs’ move to the Pac-12 marks an exciting expansion for the conference, which recently added Boise State University, Colorado State University, California State University, Fresno, San Diego State University, and Utah State University.
The Pac-12 stays at seven members for football as they bring in Gonzaga but will add one to their basketball number totaling the conference to eight.
“This is a great day for Gonzaga University,” said Gonzaga Athletics Director Chris Standiford.
“We are excited to join a conference with great tradition and a commitment to innovating during this evolving time in collegiate athletics. I’d like to thank Commissioner Teresa Gould for her leadership as these talks progressed earnestly over the weekend, our alignment became evident, and our vision shared.” said Standiford.
Oregon State University and Washington State University are currently operating as members of the Pac-12 Conference until the 2025-26 season.
Original Coverage on Oct. 1 at 7:30 a.m. – According to Jim Mehan of the Spokesman Review, the Bulldogs will make the official announcement at 8:00 a.m. this morning.
Stay tuned for more information as the details are confirmed.
