The Pac-12 & Amazon Are Nearing A Deal As The Conference Explores Expansion

ESPN Worldwide leader in sports in the logo. The Pac-12 has sent a robust proposal to both ESPN & Amazon covering the 7:30 PM PST window where they hope SMU or San Diego State to fill the void left by UCLA & USC that left for the Big Ten conference. MEDIA/NETWORK PR

WASHINGTON — The Pac 12 is on the verge of completing a new media rights deal while at the same time expanding as the members and conference president George Klivakoff look to stabilize “The Conference of Champions.” With both Los Angeles schools, UCLA and USC leaving for the Big Ten, the Pac 12 must keep a foothold in Southern California while dealing with the reality their new television tier-one rights holder will be the world’s largest streaming service.   

Amazon Prime Video in the streaming service that broadcasts the Thursday night games for the NFL. The Pac-12 is the only major conference that has not renewed its TV right deal with Amazon Prime & ESPN in the mix. COURTESY/AMAZON