Southland Conference
Spectator SportsTexas, United States11-50 Employees
The Southland Conference is an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics organization based in Frisco, Texas. Established in 1963, it comprises 13 member institutions across Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Member schools include Abilene Christian, Central Arkansas, Houston Baptist, Incarnate Word, Lamar, McNeese, New Orleans, Nicholls, Northwestern State, Sam Houston, Southeastern Louisiana, Stephen F. Austin, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. It operates in the spectator sports industry, coordinating Division I competition among its member institutions. With a relatively small staff, the conference supports collaboration among member schools and their athletes and serves its audiences of fans and sponsors within the broader college athletics landscape. Recent developments include partnerships with external organizations such as Integrity Compliance 360 and Olé Football Academy, reflecting ongoing activity beyond competition scheduling.