It took five years for the $2.8 billion antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and five major conferences to reach a settlement. Now comes the process for implementing it.
Following are significant dates:
Settlement approved; settlement-related NCAA rules are effective, as adopted by the NCAA Division I Board on April 21, 2025.
NIL Go portal launches.
Opt-in deadline for non-defendant schools to fully commit to revenue sharing.
First date for direct institutional revenue-sharing payments to student-athletes.
Opt-in schools must “designate” student-athletes permitted by the settlement to remain above roster limits.
With the exception of the “designated” student-athletes, fall sports must be at or below roster limits by their first day of competition.
With the exception of “designated” student-athletes, winter and spring sports must be at or below roster limits by their first day of competition or Dec. 1, whichever is earlier.
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