What is the Horizon League?
The Horizon League is a Division I, non-football conference of urban universities around the Great Lakes.[1] [2]
Members and sports
Members include Milwaukee, Wright State, Oakland, Youngstown State, Cleveland State, Robert Morris and Northern Kentucky, with Northern Illinois joining for non-football sports in 2026. Butler's Final Four teams and Oakland's tournament upsets came as members.[1] [2]
Since when does it exist?
Founded in 1979 as the Midwestern City Conference; the Horizon League name dates to 2001; based in Indianapolis.[1]
Why does the Horizon League matter?
Four decades of Division I basketball with genuine national moments give the league established standing among the country's mid-major conferences.[1]
References
- Horizon League — official site. Accessed August 2026.
- NCAA — About the NCAA. Accessed August 2026.