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Pac-12 Extends CW Rights Through 2030–31 as League Builds 2026 Relaunch

The pact provides consistent national windows to complement CBS’s championship coverage.

Dec 1, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; A general overall view of Allegiant Stadium during the Pac-12 Championship game between the Washington Huskies and the Oregon Ducks. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • The CW will carry 13 regular-season football games plus 35 men’s and 15 women’s basketball games each season, with Pac-12 Enterprises producing all 66 events.
  • The extension begins next season and runs through the 2030–31 campaign, with women’s basketball tournament coverage on The CW starting in 2026–27.
  • CBS remains a long-term partner with rights to the conference’s football and men’s basketball championship games.
  • The conference said financial terms were not disclosed and indicated at least one additional media partner is expected, potentially within a month.
  • The Pac-12 plans a 2026 relaunch with Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, Oregon State, San Diego State, Texas State, Utah State and Washington State, giving it eight FBS football members and restoring College Football Playoff eligibility.