Completed Event: Men's Basketball versus Utah on November 25, 2025 , Win , 68, to, 58
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Grand Canyon University Athletics
THE MOUNTAIN WEST ERA STARTS NOW.
GCU Athletics is officially in the Mountain West Conference —
and it all begins THIS SEASON.
GCU is stepping into a national spotlight, battling elite programs, and raising the bar in every arena.
This major move forward for GCU student-athletes, the university and Lope Nation that fuels it all.
WHY IT MATTERS — COMPETITIVE EDGE
Big Stage: National TV exposure, strong RPI opposition and postseason paths that elevate every sport.
Strong Competition: Matchups against renowned programs like New Mexico, UNLV, Nevada, San Diego State, Boise State and more.
Next-Level Recruiting: Pedigree that helps attract top-tier talent — the best want to battle the best.
WHY IT MATTERS — FAN EXPERIENCE
Premium Matchups at Home: Expect packed arenas and must-see home games from Day 1.
New Rivalries. New Traditions. Lope Nation gets a front-row seat to unforgettable matchups that mean more.
On the Road with the Lopes: More marquee travel opportunities and regional rivalries fans can follow.
Questions?
What schools will compete in the Mountain West for the 2025-26 season?
GCU will become the 12th member of a powerful conference that includes the United States Air Force Academy, University of Nevada, Reno, University of New Mexico, San José State University, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the University of Wyoming, as well as, for one more year, Boise State University, Colorado State University, California State University, Fresno, San Diego State University and Utah State University.
What schools will compete in the Mountain West beginning in summer of 2026?
In 2026, University of Hawai'i at Manoa will move from football only to full member status and new members University of California, Davis, University of Texas at El Paso and Northern Illinois University (football only) will join the Mountain West.
What GCU sports will compete in the Mountain West?
Lopes teams will immediately compete in the Mountain West in 17 sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball (M/W)
- Cross Country (M/W)
- Golf (M/W)
- Soccer (W)
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving (W)
- Tennis (M/W)
- Track & Field, Indoor (M/W)
- Track & Field, Outdoor (M/W)
- Volleyball (W)
How can I watch games in the Mountain West?
Nationally Televised Games: The conference is in the final year of a media rights deal with CBS and FOX. Last year, 63 men’s basketball games were televised nationally. Fans can expect a portion of GCU's conference schedule to be televised nationally on CBS, CBS Sports Network, FOX and FS1. These channels are available on cable (ex: Cox) or satellite TV (ex: Dish, DIRECTV) packages as well as streaming services (Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DIRECTV STREAM).
Streaming: All games that are not selected for national television by the conference’s partners will stream free on the Mountain West Network. Fans can download the free Mountain West Network app on smart TVs, mobile devices or stream on desktop. Select GCU sporting events that are not televised nationally may be televised locally with details to be released at a later date.
What about ESPN+: GCU’s home events will no longer stream on ESPN+ under the conference’s media rights deal. This does not include men’s soccer, which remains in the WAC as an affiliate member with matches streaming on ESPN+. Out-of-conference road games may still stream on ESPN+ depending on host institutions’ media rights agreements.
What are the championship formats in the Mountain West?
Conference championships formats (based on 2024-25 academic year)
| Sport | Location Type | Qualifiers | 2024-25 Site | Notes |
| Baseball | Neutral | 6 | Mesa, Ariz. (Sloan Park) | Double elimination |
| Basketball | Neutral | 12 | Las Vegas, Nev. (Thomas & Mack Center) | Women’s tournament concludes before men's tournament begins |
| Cross Country | Member School | All | Air Force Academy, Colo. (Eisenhower Golf Course) | |
| Men’s Golf | Neutral | All | Creswell, Ore. (Emerald Valley Golf Course) | |
| Women’s Golf | Neutral | All | Rancho Mirage, Calif. (Mission Hills Country Club) | |
| Women’s Soccer | Member School | 6 | San Diego, Calif. | |
| Softball | Member School | 6 | San Diego, Calif. | Double elimination |
| Men’s Tennis | Neutral | 7 | Las Vegas, Nev. | |
| Women’s Tennis | Neutral | 11 | Las Vegas, Nev. | |
| Indoor Track & Field | Neutral | All | Albuquerque, N.M. | |
| Outdoor Track & Field | Neutral | All | Clovis, Calif. | |
| Women’s Volleyball | Member School | 6 | Las Vegas, Nev. | |
| Women's Swimming & Diving | Neutral | All | Houston, Texas |
Where are the Mountain West Basketball Championships held?
The Men's and Women's Mountain West Basketball Championships are hosted at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The venue holds nearly 20,000 fans.
The men’s and women’s tournaments are held on different dates. As an example, last year, the women’s tournament ran on Sunday through Wednesday while the men’s tournament began Wednesday and ended on Saturday.
When can fans access GCU's schedules?
Each sport will release their schedules soon. Fall sports will launch first with winter sports following. You can visit GCULopes.com for up to date information on all sports.
Can I still get basketball tickets?
Yes!
Men's Basketball: The renewal process recently concluded and public sales are now open. Supplies are limited. Purchase Season Tickets Here
Women's Basketball: While courtside seating sold out quickly, general admission tickets are available. Purchase season tickets here.
What will the basketball schedule look like?
Last year, Mountain West schools played a 20-game basketball schedule that included conference games in early and late December through early March.
Mountain West men's basketball games are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with the conference's media partners reserving the right to move games by one day in either direction. That means conference games may be played on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Game times vary based on broadcast windows and may include additional late tip-offs or weekend afternoon games. The conference schedule was released in early October.
Where can I buy tickets?
GCULopes.com/Tickets is your one-stop shop for athletic ticketing.