The Pac-12 Conference announced on June 3 its 2026 Fall Olympic Sports schedules, including the intraconference slate and championship details for men’s soccer. For the first time in its 110-year history, the league will introduce championship events for men’s soccer. Non-conference play is set to begin in early August.
The Gonzaga men’s soccer team will start conference action at home against Cal Baptist on September 30 and conclude the regular season away at Oregon State on October 31. Further information regarding event start times and broadcast options will be released ahead of the season.
In March, the Pac-12 revealed a collaborative partnership with the Big West Conference that allows California Baptist, Cal Poly, UC Riverside, and UC San Diego to compete as affiliate members in Pac-12 men’s soccer beginning with the 2026–27 season. These schools join full members Gonzaga, Oregon State, and San Diego State. As part of this agreement, each school—including affiliates—will play three “Big West Crossover” games in October against remaining Big West opponents during conference play.
Over the past five seasons, these seven member programs have combined for eight NCAA Tournament appearances. Oregon State has reached postseason play six consecutive years and was runner-up for the College Cup in 2023. The top four teams from regular-season standings will qualify for the inaugural Pac-12 Championship semifinals on November 7 at campus sites of higher-seeded teams; finals are scheduled for November 13 or November 14 at the highest seed’s venue.
A full composite schedule was released outlining all matchups throughout October leading up to postseason competition.
