It seems that the Mountain West Conference (MWC) might hold off on any announcements until the ongoing lawsuits are resolved. They likely want to secure a favorable outcome in court, and revealing a new deal during this time could jeopardize their legal standing. I've heard that ESPN is considering either the PAC or MWC, but the PAC is asking for too much, which could give the MWC an edge in securing that deal. However, the longer the lawsuits drag on, the more opportunity the PAC has to rethink their position and potentially sign with ESPN. As for what we know, the MWC generated $45 million from their TV deal in 2024, with an increase to $48 million expected in 2025.
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Hawaii is set to contribute $3.1 million from outside the MWC deal, which will be included in the new TV agreement, along with the GCU local TV deal (Az Family) in 2025. CBS, FOX, and possibly ESPN or another partner will complete the package. Earlier this spring, MWC officials were optimistic about securing a deal worth $48 million annually, especially since they were negotiating an extension before the departure of the disloyal five, which could have averaged $60 million per year without ESPN involved. Fox remains in the mix, and half of the CBS deal is still on the table. I'll keep you updated as more information becomes available, but it likely won't come until after the lawsuits are settled.
