PHOENIX — Grand Canyon University has finalized an agreement to join the Mountain West, a year ahead of schedule, on Monday, July 8.
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Mar 22, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; Grand Canyon Antelopes fans during the first half in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament against the St. Mary’s Gaels at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
According to Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports, GCU is expected to be added to MWC schedules for the 2025-2026 school year. The Antelopes become the 12th member of the MWC, joining schools such as the Air Force Academy, New Mexico, UNLV, Colorado State, San Diego State and Utah.
Mar 22, 2024; Spokane, WA, USA; Grand Canyon Antelopes fans during the first half in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament against the St. Mary’s Gaels at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
GCU left the Western Athletic Conference for the West Coast Conference and was close to not having a conference affiliation this year, before agreeing to join the MWC this fall.
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GCU is taking it to the next level and will join the Mountain West Conference for the 2025-26 year.
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— GCU Lopes (@GCU_Lopes) July 8, 2025
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