Mid-American Conference, privately owned and headquartered in the US, was founded in 1946. With approximately 50 employees, the organization reported $13.9M in revenue as of 2023. It operates primarily in spectator sports, functioning as an NCAA Division I, 12-member conference that sponsors 23 championships and is one of ten members of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Current full member MAC schools and their joining years include: East Division: University of Akron (1992), Bowling Green State University (1952), University at Buffalo (1998), Kent State University (1951), Miami University (1947), Ohio University (1946). West Division: Ball State University (1973), Central Michigan University (1971), Eastern Michigan University (1971), Northern Illinois University (1975-86, rejoined in 1997), University of Toledo (1950), Western Michigan University (1947).
On April 1, 2026, the Mid-American Conference recognized 151 student-athletes on its Academic All-MAC Team for the 2025-26 women's swimming & diving season, with the Miami RedHawks leading all nine teams with 21 honorees. Previously, on March 31, the conference placed 59 wrestlers on the 2025-26 Academic All-MAC team, representing all 12 league teams, including five from SIUE. Earlier in March, on March 23, the Mid-American Conference announced its 2026 football schedule, completing a 12-game slate for Ball State University that includes an away game against Ohio State and a home opener against Stony Brook. On the same day, the league named University of Akron junior Sienna Hinchcliffe its Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week. This followed the March 22 announcement of the 2025 MAC Indoor Championships All-MAC teams, which included nine Eastern Michigan University student-athletes.
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