US EditionMountain West Adds Grand Canyon University for 2025-2026
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, JUL 8 – Grand Canyon University moves up its Mountain West Conference entry to 2025-26 due to five schools leaving for the Pac-12, impacting conference membership.
- Grand Canyon University has secured an agreement to become a member of the Mountain West Conference, with competition set to begin in the 2025-26 academic year.
- This early move occurred after GCU reversed an earlier plan to join the West Coast Conference and followed the Mountain West's accelerated expansion amid member departures in 2026.
- GCU brings a strong athletic program led by Bryce Drew with three recent NCAA tournament appearances and a passionate fanbase known as Lope Nation.
- Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez stated that GCU is a great addition that raises competition, while GCU President Brian Mueller expressed appreciation for the Mountain West's support.
- GCU will be immediately eligible for Mountain West championships, and the move positions both the school and conference for improved national competitiveness.
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Colorado Springs GazetteReposted by 
Denver Gazette
Denver GazetteGrand Canyon University joins the Mountain West for 2025-26 season, a year earlier than planned
The Antelopes will be playing earlier than planned.
·Colorado Springs, United States
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Mountain West adds Grand Canyon University for 2025-2026
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Grand Canyon University has officially joined the Mountain West a year early. On Tuesday, the conference announced that GCU has joined the league as a member for the 2025-2026 season. The Lopes are eligible to compete for Mountain West conference championships and NCAA postseasons immediately. “The addition of Grand Canyon for the 2025-26 academic year is a significant win for the student-athletes at GCU and in the Mou…
·Albuquerque, United States
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The Toronto Star
The Toronto StarGrand Canyon University’s move to the Mountain West has been accelerated. Lopes to compete this fall
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Grand Canyon University announced Tuesday its move to the Mountain West Conference will begin immediately.
·Hamilton, Canada
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