Missouri Valley Conference
Spectator SportsMissouri, United States11-50 Employees
The Missouri Valley Conference is a spectator sports organization based in St. Louis, Missouri, that coordinates competition and related events across its athletic programs. It operates with a relatively small to mid-sized staff and oversees activities in multiple sports, including basketball and track and field, as well as emerging esports initiatives. Recent developments include partnerships such as SSM Health serving as presenting sponsor for the State Farm MVC Men's Basketball Tournament and the organization hosting related panel events. The conference has been recognized in national metrics, ranking No. 9 among conferences in the NCAA NET ratings as of December 2025. It has broadened its event portfolio to include a second annual esports championship LAN staged at Missouri State University, along with preseason polls and recognitions for track and field and basketball.