The two-year partnership with the Alibaba group will represent a major first in the history of sports in China. The Pac-12 will be the first United States sports league, professional or collegiate, to host a regular season game in China. The agreement with Alibaba will continue through the 2016-2017 academic year. The participates of next year’s game will be announced at a later date.
“We are proud to welcome Alibaba Group as a partner for our first-ever Pac-12 China Game,” said Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott. “Alibaba’s innovative spirit and excellence are compatible with Pac-12’s values, and will be critical as we focus on growing our activities in China and providing our student-athletes with transformative educational and cultural experiences.