Travis Tellitocci Sets July 1, 2026 Metro Conference Rebrand

The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will become the metro conference on July 1, 2026, ending a long run under the MAAC name. The shift is designed to give the league a modern identity while keeping its 45-year history in view.

Travis Tellitocci on the rebrand

Travis Tellitocci said the project’s goal was to enhance the conference’s future positioning. The change is also meant to remove confusion tied to the MAAC acronym, which has long been the league’s shorthand name.

The new name is intended to reflect the conference’s geographic focus and its commitment to student-athlete success. That gives the move a practical edge: it is not only a cosmetic change, but a reset of how the league presents itself in collegiate athletics.

A 45-year history

The conference’s 45-year history remains part of the story. The rebrand keeps that continuity while moving toward a name officials say is more distinct and easier to recognize nationally.

Input from athletes, coaches, and fans shaped the process. That broader feedback suggests the league wanted the change to land inside its own community before it rolls out to the wider college sports audience.

What comes next for the Metro Conference

Further branding elements and a new website will roll out soon. For now, the key detail is the date: July 1, 2026, when the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference officially becomes The Metro Conference and begins presenting itself under that name.