If you’re searching for the 2026 Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Tournament schedule or printable bracket, here’s the key update: There is no Pac-12 basketball tournament scheduled for March 2026. The conference is in a transitional phase following realignment, with only two remaining schools (Oregon State and Washington State) competing independently for the 2025-26 season. No tournament was held in 2025, and none is planned for 2026 due to the small league size and ongoing rebuild.
The Pac-12 is set to relaunch fully in the 2026-27 season (starting July 1, 2026) with nine members, including powerhouse additions like Gonzaga. A conference tournament is expected to resume in March 2027 (likely single-elimination, with USA Network and CBS broadcasting per recent media deals). This page explains the situation, lists the incoming teams, and provides resources for fans tracking the new era.
Why is there No 2026 Pac-12 Basketball Tournament?
- The “Pac-12” effectively shrank to the “Pac-2” after the 2023-24 exodus: USC, UCLA (to Big Ten), Arizona, Arizona State, Utah, Colorado (to Big 12), Cal, Stanford (to ACC).
- Oregon State and Washington State retained the conference name and rights but operated with minimal membership for 2024-25 and 2025-26.
- With only two teams, no full conference schedule or tournament was feasible. The focus has been on rebuilding for 2026-27.
The New Pac-12: 2026-27 Membership
The Pac-12 officially expands to nine full members starting July 1, 2026. This includes eight football-playing schools (meeting FBS requirements) and Gonzaga as a basketball-focused full member (non-football).
Confirmed 2026-27 Pac-12 Members:
- Oregon State Beavers (remaining original)
- Washington State Cougars (remaining original)
- Boise State Broncos (from Mountain West)
- Colorado State Rams (from Mountain West)
- Fresno State Bulldogs (from Mountain West)
- San Diego State Aztecs (from Mountain West)
- Utah State Aggies (from Mountain West)
- Gonzaga Bulldogs (from West Coast Conference; basketball powerhouse, non-football)
- Texas State Bobcats (from Sun Belt; added June 2025 as full member)
Key Notes:
- Gonzaga joins for all sports but won’t field football. This boosts men’s basketball with a perennial NCAA contender.
- The league will play a 16-game true double round-robin format in men’s basketball (home-and-away vs. every opponent) for 2026-27, per reports. This allows flexibility for non-conference scheduling (up to 16 games) under the new NCAA 32-game regular-season max.
- Media: USA Network will carry most regular-season games and tournament action (up to championship), with CBS handling the final.
A tournament is likely to return in 2027 (venue rumors point to Las Vegas as favorite), providing an automatic NCAA bid and exciting postseason play.
More College Basketball Resources
- 2026 SEC Basketball Tournament Schedule & Printable Bracket (Updated)
- 2026 Mountain West Basketball Tournament Schedule and Bracket
- 2026 West Coast Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament
- College Basketball Hub: Schedules, Brackets & Printables
- 2026 March Madness Schedule: Dates, Locations, TV, Printable Bracket & Key Info (Updated January 2026)
- Printable 2026 March Madness Bracket: Download Your Free NCAA Tournament Template
Early 2026 March Madness Odds & Predictions
Fans will already be checking out how the prospective PAC-12 members are going to do this March Madness. Here are some tools you can use to help follow the action.
- Free Odds Converter – Convert moneyline to decimal/fractional for Sun Belt games or NCAA matchups.
- Free Parlay Odds Calculator – Build brackets with Sun Belt champs or March Madness multis.
The Pac-12’s revival. Especially with Gonzaga, San Diego State, and Utah State, could make it a sneaky strong basketball league again.
