From surf to summit, across The Big West and beyond media, member institutions, administrators and fans took to social media to celebrate the milestone moment as the league welcomed California Baptist, Sacramento State and Utah Valley into the membership on July 1, 2026.

 
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New logos replace the old ones. New contracts kick in. Celebrations are had.

I sat down with @DanButterly to chat a little bit about realignment, The Big West and the work behind the scenes.

Proactive > Reactive

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— KC Smurthwaite (@KcSmurthwaite) July 1, 2026

The Bolder BIG West!

California Baptist, Sacramento State and Utah Valley Officially Join today!https://t.co/Sw9uBuPXQ6 via @YouTube

— Dan Butterly (@DanButterly) July 1, 2026

??@calbaptist officially joined the @BigWestSports today, beginning a new era of CBU’s time in Division I.

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— California Baptist Lancers (@CBULancers) July 1, 2026

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Sacramento State is now an OFFICIAL member of @BigWestSports ?
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— Sacramento State Athletics (@hornetsports) July 1, 2026

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Sacramento State is officially a proud member of the @bigwestsports ??#StingersUp pic.twitter.com/pkwDhFKRni

— Sacramento State Athletics (@hornetsports) July 2, 2026

The Big West, now truly The West #GoUVU | #ValleyForged | #OnlyTheBold pic.twitter.com/IM0Ip33TCC

— UVU Wolverines (@GoUVU) July 1, 2026

Today is July 1 which means Sacramento State, Utah Valley and Cal Baptist officially join the Big West.

ICYMI: My chat with Sac State HC Aaron Kallhoff and Utah Valley HC Dan Nielson for @TheIXSports on their reactions to the move. https://t.co/Ntib1951LG

— David Mendez-Yapkowitz (@Dave_Yapkowitz) July 1, 2026

A whole new beginning for @UVUmbb, @CBUmbb, and @SacHornetsMBB!

The Big West is a big step up in competition for these 3. I can’t wait to see how they respond! https://t.co/6XiYnKZbOz

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UC Irvine Athletics welcomes California Baptist, Sacramento State, and Utah Valley to The Big West ahead of the 2026-27 season!#TogetherWeZot | #SurfToSummit pic.twitter.com/OxXiXDPcdS

— UC Irvine Athletics (@UCIAthletics) July 1, 2026

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Cal State Fullerton Titans Athletics officially welcomes Sacramento State, California Baptist, and Utah Valley to The Big West for the 2026-27 season!#TusksUp | #SurfToSummit pic.twitter.com/oM8gWyBRJO

— Titans Athletics (@FullertonTitans) July 1, 2026

WELCOME TO THE BIG WEST FAMILY!

UC Riverside Athletics officially welcomes Sacramento State, California Baptist, and Utah Valley to The Big West for the 2026-27 season! #GoHighlanders pic.twitter.com/DlHFVy6fLI

— Highlander Athletics (@UCR_Athletics) July 1, 2026

Three new members of the family.

Help us in welcoming California Baptist, Sacramento State, and Utah Valley to @BigWestSports!#GoMatadors pic.twitter.com/VdEDCNEABz

— CSUN Matadors (@GoMatadors) July 1, 2026

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Cal State Bakersfield Athletics welcomes California Baptist, Sacramento State, and Utah Valley to the Big West! #RunnersOnTheRise | #OnlyTheBold pic.twitter.com/48lHASuyON

— CSUB ATHLETICS (@CSUBAthletics) July 1, 2026

We are excited to officially welcome @CBULancers, @hornetsports and @GoUVU to The Big West!#GoGauchos x #?????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/ZfhUP3iR9h

— UC Santa Barbara Athletics (@UCSBathletics) July 1, 2026

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Long Beach State joins the conference in welcoming California Baptist, Utah Valley and Sacramento State for the upcoming season! #GoBeach | #LongBeachBuilt pic.twitter.com/lB4KjdUqHA

— LBSU Athletics (@LBSUAthletics) July 1, 2026

 

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