CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The University of Massachusetts (UMass) has officially joined the Mid-American Conference today, July 1. The MAC Council of Presidents voted unanimously to add UMass as a full member in all sports, beginning with the 2025-26 academic season, as announced on Feb. 29, 2024. The move will bring the conference’s membership to 13 institutions.
"Today marks a historic moment for the Mid-American Conference as we proudly welcome the University of Massachusetts into our family,” said MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher. “Adding UMass is an exciting next step as we increase the strength of our collective programs.