West Coast Conference Sues Grand Canyon University Over Contract Dispute

The lawsuit alleges Grand Canyon failed to fulfill financial obligations after switching to the Mountain West Conference.

The West Coast Conference (WCC) filed a federal lawsuit against Grand Canyon University, claiming breach of contract after the school opted to join the Mountain West Conference instead of the WCC.
Grand Canyon had initially agreed in May to join the WCC starting in 2025 but announced its decision to join the Mountain West in November following Gonzaga's departure from the WCC for the Pac-12.
The WCC alleges Grand Canyon failed to pay the remaining portion of its entrance fee and a withdrawal fee, both required under the agreement, within the stipulated 30-day timeframe.
Grand Canyon contends it had the right to terminate the agreement, with legal arguments likely to focus on whether the contract was fully binding or if the WCC failed to meet its own obligations.
This legal dispute highlights ongoing instability in college sports conference realignments, with other conferences like the Mountain West and Pac-12 also entangled in similar legal battles.