Canzano: Mountain West plants media-rights flag
Eerily similar to the Pac-12?
The Mountain West released details on its finalized media rights deal on Tuesday. The league’s partners for 2026 and beyond are CBS Sports, Fox, The CW, and a direct-to-consumer streaming service.
A good deal for the MW?
Just OK?
I have thoughts. But Commissioner Gloria Nevarez’s conference definitely took a similar strategic approach to the Pac-12 for 2026 and beyond. It valued exposure and connected with some common partners.
“The deals are eerily similar,” said one TV industry source.
Both leagues are partnering with CBS Sports and The CW on broadcasts for football and basketball games. The Pac-12 went with USA Sports for a large package of its inventory. The MW signed on with Fox (FS1 and FS2).