The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences commenced mediation aimed at resolving ongoing lawsuits concerning poaching penalties and exit fees, with over $100 million at stake. The Pac-12 sued the Mountain West last fall for $55 million in penalties related to the departures of certain schools, set to join the Pac-12 in 2026. In a separate lawsuit, Colorado State and Utah State challenged exit fees from their planned exits. The outcome of these discussions could influence upcoming media rights negotiations, which are critical for both conferences as they prepare for contracts beginning in 2026.
The Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences began mediation regarding lawsuits over poaching penalties and exit fees, with over $100 million potentially at stake.
The mediation seeks to resolve legal conflicts from the Pac-12's poaching penalties and exit fees involving schools planning to join the Pac-12 by 2026.
The outcome of this mediation may significantly impact future media rights negotiations, as both conferences deal with overlapping legal issues and concerns.
While both sides have expressed a willingness to mediate in good faith, the Pac-12 remains prepared to proceed with litigation if necessary.
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