Pac-12, CW Network announce long term media rights extension

The CW Network and the Pac-12 announced an extension of their partnership, which will continue through the 2030-31 season. The Pac-12’s new launch is set for the 2026-27 season, which will feature a new-look conference.

“Our partnership with The CW has been one of mutual growth and transformation, from the development of our Pac-12 Enterprises’ broadcast production business to the significant added value and positive impact to our current and future members via true national reach across 100% of U.S. television households,” Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould said in a statement. “I am excited for the continued growth of both The CW and the Pac-12 in the years ahead!” 

The CW joins CBS Sports as partners of the new Pac-12 and it’s nine future members. Oregon State and Washington State are the lone holdovers from conference realignment over the last couple of years. Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga (non-football), San Diego State, Texas State and Utah State are the new members beginning in 2026.

“Similar to the 2024 and 2025 partnerships, Pac-12 Enterprises, the broadcast production arm of the conference, will produce all football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball games as part of the extended partnership, totaling 66 events annually,” the statement read. “Additional highlights include: Annual women’s basketball tournament semifinal and championship games on The CW, 13 regular season football games on The CW, 35 regular season men’s basketball games on The CW, 15 regular season women’s basketball games on The CW.”

The Pac-12 will also see its annual football championship game as well as its men’s and women’s basketball tournament championship games all broadcasted via the over-the-air networks with football and men’s basketball on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ and women’s basketball on The CW. The conference noted future media rights partnerships will be announced following finalized agreements.

“Oregon State and Washington State are currently operating as members of the Pac-12 Conference as part of a NCAA two-year grace period and will continue to do so for the 2025-26 academic season prior to new members officially joining beginning with the 2026-27 season,” the statement read. “All current and incoming members continue to collaboratively chart additional business matters and future conference considerations.”