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June 16, 2026 – Sioux Falls, SD: Midco Sports and The Summit League are extending their partnership, building on a strong foundation between two trusted brands with a shared commitment to delivering high-quality sports coverage and a better experience for fans. The continued relationship reinforces Midco Sports’ role as the official streaming home of The Summit League, making it possible for fans around the world to watch Summit League competition on Midco Sports Plus through a streaming experience designed to be easier, more engaging and more valuable for subscribers.

For fans, the value of the extended partnership is clear in the product enhancements and broader reach. On July 16, subscribers will be able to use the new My Clips feature to clip, save and share the highlights they want most. They will also benefit from international expansion that makes Summit League competition available to fans around the world, a new schedule page with sorting and favoriting capabilities, and significantly improved self-account management that makes it easier to personalize and manage their experience.

The partnership also strengthens The Summit League Network as a distinctive offering in the Division I landscape, pairing Midco’s reach and reliability with a conference brand that continues to grow its visibility and fan affinity. Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus will continue to broadcast and distribute The Summit League Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships into the semifinal rounds, giving fans broad access to one of the conference’s premier events. Additional Midco Sports Plus enhancements on the 2026 roadmap include multi-game viewing and Samsung and LG app support, creating even more ways for fans to follow their favorite teams and moments.

"The Summit League and our members are excited to continue the partnership with Midco Sports, delivering an enhanced Summit League Network experience to our passionate fans. This extension signifies a commitment from Midco to the Summit League with significant financial resources that will have a meaningful impact on experiences provided to our student-athletes,” said Josh Fenton, Commissioner of The Summit League.

“Midco Sports is proud to continue as the official streaming home of The Summit League and to keep building on a partnership that brings real value to fans,” said Midco’s SVP of Marketing & Sports, Jeannie Thurston. “This extension reflects the strength of two well-established brands and our shared commitment to elevating the viewing experience through reliable streaming, meaningful innovation and more ways for fans to engage with the moments that matter most.”

The Summit League Network powered by Midco Sports Plus makes it possible for viewers everywhere to watch The Summit League on mobile and tablet apps (iOS and Android), connected TV device apps (Apple TV, Fire TV and Roku) and a web-based browser interface.

CSMG provided media advisory services to The Summit League in support of its new agreement with Midco.