What is the Summit League?
The Summit League is a Division I, non-football conference of the Upper Midwest and Plains.[1] [2]
Members and sports
Members include South Dakota State, South Dakota, Denver, Oral Roberts, Omaha, Kansas City and St. Thomas; North Dakota State departs for the Mountain West in 2026. The league sponsors swimming & diving among its championships.[1] [3]
Since when does it exist?
Founded in 1982 (as the Association of Mid-Continent Universities); the Summit League name dates to 2007; based in Sioux Falls.[1]
Why does the Summit League matter?
The league's members have become a Division I success story — Dakota schools winning national FCS titles and March games — giving Summit championships growing national weight.[1] [3]
References
- Summit League — official site. Accessed August 2026.
- NCAA — About the NCAA. Accessed August 2026.
- SI — Mountain West adds for 2026. Accessed August 2026.