Power Five Conferences

The Power Five Conferences are the five most prominent college athletic leagues in the United States' NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. They include the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, Pac-12 Conference, and Southeastern Conference (SEC). These leagues feature some of the largest, most successful university football programs with significant regional followings, substantial media deals, and considerable influence in college sports. Membership often determines access to top-tier bowl games and college football playoffs, making them central to the sport’s landscape and competitive hierarchy.