UH transitions to Mountain West conference after Big West tenure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
College SportsThe University of Hawaii (UH) will become a full member of the Mountain West conference on July 1, moving away from the Big West, where it has participated for over a decade. This transition means UH will now share in national television revenue and have a voice in league matters. Despite challenges, including facing teams at higher elevations and competing against programs with far greater resources, the change is expected to enhance UH's sports profile. The Big West had previously shown support for UH, allowing several of its programs to remain while accommodating member exits. The upcoming season will see UH adjust to competition in a new sporting environment.
- •UH will fully join the Mountain West on July 1.
- •Big West provided significant support during UH's transition.
- •Mountain West includes teams in higher elevations and different time zones.
- •Some UH programs remain in Big West due to lack of Mountain West sponsorship.
- •Big West officially allowed other schools to extend their membership.
- 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen Tsai: UH should be thankful that Big West was so obliging
"You are sixth in a long line of cars following a slow driver on a one-lane road. You are granted a super power to move a car. Many would move their car to the front and take off. The Big West would move the slow lead car to the back of the line so everybody else could accelerate. That duality of selflessness and support should be remembered as 15 UH sports and the Big West part ways. UH will ...
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