James Madison University to Join American Athletic Conference
James Madison University is set to leave the Sun Belt conference and join the American conference by 2028.
Madison, WI, October 13, 2026 — James Madison University (JMU) has announced plans to transition from the Sun Belt Conference to the American Athletic Conference. The move is slated to be completed by the year 2028.
Details regarding the specific timeline for JMU’s departure from the Sun Belt Conference or the exact date of its entry into the American Athletic Conference have not been publicly disclosed. The reasons behind this conference realignment have also not been fully detailed by the university or the conferences involved. The specific financial implications or competitive impacts of this transition are not available at this time. Further information regarding the agreement and its particulars is expected to be released.
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