Gonzaga to Join Pac-12 Conference in All Sports Starting 2026

Oct 1, 2024, 02:58 PM

Gonzaga University is set to join the Pac-12 Conference, leaving the West Coast Conference (WCC). The move has been approved by Pac-12 leaders, with an official announcement expected today. Gonzaga will join the Pac-12 in all sports starting July 1, 2026. This addition brings the Pac-12 to eight full members, although Gonzaga does not have a football program. The Pac-12 will still need to add an eighth football member to maintain its FBS status. The move is seen as a significant shift in the basketball landscape, with Gonzaga's strong basketball program enhancing the Pac-12's profile. Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould expressed delight in welcoming Gonzaga, and Bulldogs AD Chris Standiford called it a great day for the university.