The Pac-12 has found an eighth member in Gonzaga, the conference announced Tuesday morning. ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Kyle Bonagura broke the news earlier in the day.
Gonzaga will leave the West Coast Conference — along with the Mountain West’s Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State and Utah State — to join the Pac-12 beginning in the 2026 academic year.
The Pac-12 received a formal application from the Bulldogs on Sept. 30, according to the Pac-12 press release announcing the move. Gonzaga’s application was unanimously approved and the Bulldogs will bring over all sports they participate in.
“We are delights to welcome Gonzaga into the Pac-12 as they embark with us on this incredible path ahead,” Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould said in a press release. “President McCulloh and Athletics Director Chris Standiford not only bring strategic expertise and forward thinking to the conference, but they are two incredible leaders who care deeply about student success and fortifying student-athlete academic and athletic experiences. Today represents an exciting milestone for the Pac-12 as we welcome another outstanding institution with a rich history of success into our league.”