Hawaii Joins Mountain West as Full-Time Member

The move strengthens the conference's roster and ends Hawaii's travel subsidy obligations.

Hawaii will become a full member of the Mountain West Conference starting July 1, 2026.
The decision allows the Mountain West to meet the NCAA's minimum requirement of eight full-time members.
The Mountain West will cover Hawaii's $750,000 exit fee from the Big West Conference.
Hawaii's move ends its obligation to pay travel subsidies for opponents, a significant financial relief.
The conference has lost five members to the Pac-12, prompting realignment and the addition of new members like UTEP.