Denver joining West Coast Conference, which is looking to expand to 12 schools

SAN BRUNO, Calif. — The University of Denver is joining the West Coast Conference.

The league’s presidents’ council on Friday approved Denver’s admittance beginning July 1, 2026. Denver is a current member of the Summit League.

Denver joins UC San Diego in moving to the WCC in recent months. The conference will have 10 competing members during the 2026-27 academic year, including Denver, and 11 beginning in 2027-28 when UC San Diego becomes official.

“The University of Denver is a superb addition to the growing constellation of top-flight schools in the West Coast Conference,” said Christopher Callahan, the chair of the WCC’s presidents’ council.

Callahan added that “we look forward to setting our sights on recruiting” a 12th school to the league.

Callahan praised the addition of Denv