In Reply to: Re: Info about the Tounde decision posted by Fiftyyrfan on June 02, 2026 at 12:44:25
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The $20.5 million annual limit on direct athlete revenue sharing was established by the landmark House v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit settlement, which was approved by U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken.This revenue-sharing cap was jointly agreed upon by the NCAA, the major conferences, and the plaintiffs representing the student-athletes.
Key details of the limit include:
The Formula: The initial $20.5 million cap is equivalent to roughly 22% of the average revenues generated by athletic departments in the major conferences (such as media rights, ticket sales, and sponsorships).Cap Growth: The cap is adjusted annually and is expected to grow by roughly 4% per year over the duration of the 10-year settlement.Exclusions: This $20.5 million limit applies specifically to direct school-to-athlete compensation and does not include third-party Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals or traditional athletic scholarships.