What will happen to the Pac-12 network?

The original Pac-12 Network ceased operations in mid-2024, but its assets now form Pac-12 Enterprises, producing content for The CW and others; the Pac-12 conference itself is relaunching in 2026 with nine members and new media deals with The CW, CBS, and USA Sports (NBCUniversal) for football and basketball, featuring a smaller footprint but expanded reach through national partners, with the network's production arm supporting these new deals.

Will the PAC-12 network come back?

Three years after getting picked apart and left for dead in a vicious round of conference realignment, the Pac-12 is back from the ashes. In 2026, the conference will add seven teams (including six full-time FBS football-playing members) and commence a media package with three networks.

What is the Pac-12 broadcast deal for 2025?

For 2025, the Pac-12 renewed its pact with the CW and rekindled old flames with ESPN and CBS. ESPN was a long-time rights holder to the old Pac-12 until 10 schools left the conference before the 2024-25 academic year.

What's going to happen with Pac-12?

In 2026, the Pac-12 will expand to nine members and nineteen sports with the addition of five schools from the Mountain West Conference, one from the Sun Belt Conference, and one from the West Coast Conference.

What is the new Pac-12 Media Deal?

The new company created USA Sports, which encompasses all sports programming on USA Network, The Golf Channel and CNBC. The Pac-12 deal is the first media rights partnership for the new USA Sports entity. In addition to the 22 games on USA, Pac-12 football games will be carried on The CW, CBS Sports Network and CBS.

The Downfall of the PAC-12 (and College Football)

Why is sec on CBS ending?

The SEC left CBS for ESPN/ABC primarily because ESPN offered significantly more money for the broadcast rights and provided the conference with greater scheduling flexibility, allowing for more prime-time games and better control over kickoff times, which CBS was unwilling to match, especially after the conference expanded. CBS felt the new price tag was too high, choosing to focus resources elsewhere after a long partnership, while ESPN secured the premier college football package starting in 2024. 

Is TNT losing the Champions League?

TNT Sports helped drive up the value of Champions League TV rights, though it has lost them to Paramount from 2027. The channel is now a joint venture between Warner Bros Discovery and BT, created in 2022, which also holds rights to the Olympics.

What does the future hold for the Pac-12?

Boise State, San Diego State, Colorado State, Utah State and Fresno State will all join the PAC12 starting the 2026 football season. In order to fill the void, Northern Illinois, UTEP and Hawaii for football only will join the Mountain West. It is believed University of California Davis is high on their priority list.

Is FSU joining the SEC in 2028?

Per ESPN, FSU will be joining the SEC conference for the 2028 seasons in all sports. FSU, Clemson and UNC will all be switching conferences after competing in the ACC for 2025, '26 and leave after the '27 season.

Is Notre Dame going to join the Big 12?

Notre Dame and the Big 12 are not currently in a formal conference alignment, but speculation about Notre Dame joining the Big 12 has increased due to the shifting landscape of college football, especially as Notre Dame maintains its football independence while its other sports play in the ACC, creating tension and potential realignment talks, though Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark recently criticized Notre Dame's actions after the CFP snub, making an immediate move less likely, but scheduling partnerships or full entry remain possibilities as the CFP format evolves.
 

Who will televise March Madness in 2025?

March Madness will be broadcast across four cable networks: CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV. It will also be streamed on Paramount+.

Does Notre Dame get $14 million CFP payout as an independent?

Yes, Notre Dame earned a significant College Football Playoff (CFP) payout, reportedly around $14 million by the semifinals, because as an independent, it keeps all its winnings instead of sharing them with a conference like Big Ten or SEC teams do, making its CFP run financially very lucrative and vindicating its independent status. This money comes from $4 million for making the playoff, $4 million for the quarterfinals, and $6 million for the semifinals, with another $6 million available for the championship game, all kept by the Irish. 

Who will join Pac-12 in 2026?

In 2026, the relaunched Pac-12 will feature nine full members: Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, Oregon State, San Diego State, Texas State, Utah State, and Washington State, with Gonzaga participating in all sports except football, and the conference officially launching in July 2026 with eight football-playing members to meet NCAA FBS requirements. This new lineup brings several Mountain West programs into the fold for a fresh start after major realignment.
 

What is the Pac-12 TV deal for 2025?

The rest will be on The CW. “Having Pac-12 football featured across three leading broadcasters in CBS, The CW and ESPN in 2025 will provide tremendous exposure to showcase Oregon State, Washington State and our brand in the Pac-12's final season before expansion,” Pac-12 commissioner Teresa Gould said in a statement.

Who owns CW sports today?

The CW is 75%-owned by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), a leading diversified media company and largest CW affiliate group.

What conference is Gonzaga going to?

Featuring an iconic basketball program, the Gonzaga Bulldogs align with the Pac-12's commitment to excellence in academics and athletics. The Bulldogs will join the conference effective July 1, 2026, with competition beginning for all conference sports sponsored by the university in the 2026-27 academic year.

Will Clemson join SEC?

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 According to ESPN, Florida State is officially set to join the SEC starting in the 2028 season — across all sports! FSU, along with Clemson and UNC, will remain in the ACC through the 2025, 2026, and 2027 seasons before making the big move. The college sports landscape is changing — and this is huge.

What is the smallest SEC school?

The smallest school in the NCAA's Southeastern Conference (SEC) by student population is consistently Vanderbilt University, often with around 13,000 to 14,000 students, making it significantly smaller than other conference members like Texas A&M or Florida. It's also the only private school in the SEC and known for its selective admissions and strong programs in medicine, law, and business. 

What college football team has the toughest schedule in 2025?

While different models vary, Oklahoma, Florida, LSU, and Wisconsin are consistently cited as having some of the toughest college football schedules for 2025, with Oklahoma frequently topping lists due to a daunting SEC slate including Alabama, LSU, Ole Miss, and Texas, plus a home game against Michigan. Other contenders for the hardest schedule include Mississippi State, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Texas, reflecting the intense competition within the new SEC alignment. 

Will the Pac-12 be revived?

Yes, the Pac-12 is being revived as a new conference, launching in July 2026 with nine members (eight football-playing), including Washington State, Oregon State, Texas State, and several Mountain West schools like Boise State, adding Gonzaga for non-football sports, aiming to compete at a high level with a new media deal with CBS, marking a significant resurrection from near collapse. 

Why is the Pac-12 falling apart?

The Pac-12 broke up primarily due to a failure to secure a competitive media rights deal, falling far behind the Big Ten and SEC in revenue, leading major schools like USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington to depart for richer conferences, with Stanford, Cal, Arizona, ASU, and Utah also leaving, leaving Oregon State and Washington State as the remnants of the once-powerful league. Key issues included late game times, a weak TV network, and leadership missteps that couldn't keep pace with escalating media money in college sports.
 

What are the 5 new sports for the 2028 Olympics?

The five new sports for the LA 2028 Olympics are Baseball/Softball, Cricket, Flag Football, Lacrosse, and Squash, with Flag Football and Squash making their Olympic debuts, while Baseball/Softball, Cricket, and Lacrosse make returns to the program, according to the LA28 organizing committee. These sports were approved by the IOC as a package for the Los Angeles Games only. 

Is Netflix buying TNT Sports?

According to the deal announcement, Netflix is acquiring TNT Sports International (which includes the UK), while TNT Sports in the US is staying with Discovery Global. This creates a very odd situation where Netflix owns these sports rights almost everywhere EXCEPT the US.

What is the #1 watched sport?

The #1 most watched sport globally is Soccer (Football), with an estimated 3.5 to 4 billion fans worldwide, dominating viewership across Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia, far surpassing other sports like Cricket and Basketball. Its unparalleled popularity stems from universal accessibility and massive events like the FIFA World Cup.
 

Is CLT20 coming back in 2025?

No, the Champions League T20 (CLT20) is not coming back in 2025, but it is confirmed to return in September 2026, potentially renamed the World Club Championship, featuring top teams from major leagues like the IPL, PSL, and Big Bash, with ICC backing. The revival aims to create the premier club cricket event, overcoming its previous issues with low viewership by capitalizing on T20's global boom.