Sun Belt Conference
Spectator SportsLouisiana, United States11-50 Employees
The Sun Belt Conference is a Division I intercollegiate athletics league in spectator sports, established in 1976 and moving to the Football Bowl Subdivision in 2001. It is based in New Orleans, Louisiana, and includes 14 member institutions spread across 10 contiguous states. The conference sponsors 18 sports and pursues athletic competition alongside academic achievement and community engagement across its footprint. As a governing body for its member schools, the Sun Belt coordinates competition, schedules, and recognitions across its sports programs, serving student-athletes, campuses, fans, and the broader regional communities. Its activities reflect a regional footprint that spans multiple states and centers on athletic achievement within the collegiate landscape. A recent development is the announcement that Sun Belt Football Media Days are scheduled for July 15–16, 2026.