Official announcements from the Mountain West Conference or the respective Power Four conference

Mountain West Signs $18 Million Agreement, Relocates HQ to Las Vegas, Allows Power Four Exits

Oct 10, 2024, 05:14 PM

The Mountain West Conference has signed a new agreement to retain its member schools, including UNLV and Air Force, within the conference. The agreement includes an $18 million 'Recruiting Reserve', a clause allowing free exits for schools invited to join Power Four conferences, and a mention of billable hours. Additionally, the Mountain West will relocate its headquarters from Colorado Springs to Las Vegas once the current lease expires. The contract also details an exit-fee payment structure, poaching penalties, hoops tournaments, and a media-rights promise.