James Madison University to Join American Conference in 2028

Madison, WI, October 12, 2026 — James Madison University has announced its intention to transition to the American Conference, a move scheduled to take effect in 2028. The university will depart from its current affiliation with the Sun Belt Conference as part of this upcoming conference realignment.

The switch means that James Madison University will compete in a new set of athletic conferences starting in the 2028 academic year. Specific details regarding the terms of the departure from the Sun Belt Conference or the full implications for all athletic programs were not provided in the initial announcement. The precise timeline for when the university will formally cease Sun Belt Conference membership and begin its tenure in the American Conference has been set for 2028.

Further information concerning scheduling, championship implications, and other details related to this conference move is expected to be released as the transition date approaches. The contractor’s name involved in facilitating this move was not provided. The exact date of the announcement was not provided.

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