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Mountain West Delays Expansion Amid Legal Battles, Welcomes Grand Canyon

7/18/2025

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Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez has put a hold on expanding the conference amid legal battles with the Pac-12. Excitingly, Grand Canyon will join the ranks, while Hawaii and Texas-El Paso are set to come on board in 2026. Nevarez is also working to secure a new media deal and plans to relocate the headquarters to vibrant Las Vegas by July 2026.

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Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez has put a hold on expanding the conference amid legal battles with the Pac-12. Excitingly, Grand Canyon will join the ranks, while Hawaii and Texas-El Paso are set to come on board in 2026. Nevarez is also working to secure a new media deal and plans to relocate the headquarters to vibrant Las Vegas by July 2026.