What is the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference?
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is a Division I, non-FBS conference of mostly private universities across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and the Northeast corridor.[1] [2]
Members and sports
Members include Iona, Quinnipiac, Fairfield, Manhattan, Marist, Niagara, Rider and Siena, with Merrimack and Sacred Heart added in 2024. The MAAC sponsors a full championship program including swimming & diving.[1]
Since when does it exist?
Founded in 1980.[1]
Why does the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference matter?
A four-decade Division I league whose champions reach March Madness annually and whose swimming & diving championships anchor the sport in the Northeast's private universities.[1] [2]
References
- MAAC — official site. Accessed August 2026.
- NCAA — About the NCAA. Accessed August 2026.