Luther College to Join Midwest Conference in 2026

Luther College to join Midwest Conference in 2026

'The decision to change Luther's athletic conference affiliation was not made lightly.'

Luther College to switch athletic conferences for upcoming academic year

Luther College will switch athletic conferences for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Luther College leaving the American Rivers Conference - Radio Iowa

One of the founding members of the American Rivers Conference, formerly the Iowa Conference, will have a new home beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year. Luther College in Decorah has accepted an invitation to join the Midwest Conference. Luther along with Buena Vista, Central and Simpson were original members of the Iowa Conference dating back […]

Then there were 10: Luther College to join Midwest Conference in 2026-27

Luther College will join the Midwest Conference starting in the 2026-27 academic year, expanding the NCAA Division III league to 10 core members, the conference announced on Tuesday. The addition strengthens the MWC’s regional presence, with three Iowa schools (Luther, Cornell, Grinnell), four in Illinois (Illinois College, Knox, Lake Forest, Monmouth), and three in Wisconsin (Beloit, Lawrence, Ripon). “While other leagues in our region are prim…

Luther College to Join MWC in 2026-27 - Monmouth College Athletics

MONMOUTH, Ill. – The Midwest Conference announced on Tuesday that Luther College will join the league beginning with the 2026-27 academic year.

Luther heading to Midwest Conference

The Norse will be leaving the American Rivers Conference to become the third Iowa school in the Midwest Conference, starting in the fall of 2026.