LARAMIE, Wyo. (Sept. 2, 2026) – Wyoming Athletics in conjunction with Colorado State Athletics announced on Wednesday an agreement to play the Border War contest in four sports that includes men's and women's basketball along with soccer and volleyball. The eight-year pact will start during the 2028-29 season.

The two schools will meet in all four sports this season and once again in 2027-28 before the pact announced on Wednesday starts during the 2028-29 campaigns. The dates for contests will be mutually agreed upon on a later date. Both schools are working on an agreement to play the Border War in football in 2027.

"We are thrilled to be able to get this scheduling agreement done with Colorado State," UW Director of Athletics Tom Burman said. "It is in the best interest of both schools; we are 65 miles apart and have a great rivalry and I'm excited to see it unfold into the future."

The Cowboys will host the Rams in men's basketball in 2029, 2031, 2033 and 2035. The Pokes will then play contests against CSU in Moby Arena in 2028, 2030, 2032 and 2034. The teams are set to play this season in Fort Collins on December 11.

The Cowgirls will host Colorado State in women's basketball in 2029, 2031, 2033 and 2035. UW will play in Fort Collins in 2028, 2030, 2032 and 2034. The two teams are scheduled to faceoff this season on November 13 in Fort Collins.

Cowgirls Soccer will welcome the Rams to Laramie in 2029, 2031, 2033 and 2035. Wyoming will play in Fort Collins in 2028, 2030, 2032 and 2034. The two teams are set to play on September 17 in Fort Collins at 7 p.m.

Cowgirl Volleyball will host the Rams in 2028, 2030, 2032 and 2034. UW will head to Fort Collins in 2029, 2031, 2033 and 2035. The Cowgirls will face the Rams this season on September 12 in the UniWyo Sports Complex at 7 p.m.