Washington State University football and men’s basketball teams will have a national TV and streaming platform through the 2030–31 season thanks to an extended partnership between CBS Sports and the Pac-12 Conference.
An extension to the partnership between Pac-12 and CBS Sports, which is set to begin with the upcoming football season, was announced Monday morning. The partnership coincides with the ongoing transformation of the Pac-12 and will see football and men’s basketball games air each season on The CBS Television Network, the CBS Sports Network, and streaming on Paramount+.
This is more than a media deal; it’s a statement of purpose and a springboard to what’s next.
Elizabeth Cantwell, president
Washington State University
“The new Pac-12 is innovative and entrepreneurial, and this partnership marks a powerful new chapter,” said WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell. “We’re leading the conference into a future defined by national visibility, competitive excellence, and innovation. This is more than a media deal; it’s a statement of purpose and a springboard to what’s next.”
The deal includes several noteworthy guarantees:
- An annual football championship game aired on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+.
- Annual men’s basketball tournament championship game on CBS and Paramount+.
- A minimum of three regular season football games on CBS and Paramount+ each season.
- At least three regular season men’s basketball games on CBS and Paramount+ each season.
- Football and men’s basketball games throughout the regular season on CBS Sports Network, with details to be announced at a later date.
“As the Pac-12 Conference continues its transformation, having CBS Sports as a media partner provides tremendous exposure for the conference and Washington State Athletics,” said WSU Director of Athletics Anne McCoy. “CBS Sports and Paramount+ will bring the stories of our student-athletes to millions of homes across the country, showcasing not just great football and basketball, but the spirit and resilience that define the new Pac-12.”
Additional media rights partnerships for the Pac-12 will be announced following finalized agreements, according to today’s announcement.
The full announcement from the Pac-12 and CBS Sports is available on the WSU Athletics website.
