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PayPal Partners with Big Ten, Big 12 to Pay Athletes

6/27/2025

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PayPal is making waves in college sports by teaming up with the Big Ten and Big 12 conferences to directly compensate student-athletes. Following a groundbreaking court ruling, this nearly $100 million partnership will allow athletes to receive secure payments through PayPal and Venmo, kicking off this summer. Exciting times ahead for student-athletes!

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Story summary

PayPal is making waves in college sports by teaming up with the Big Ten and Big 12 conferences to directly compensate student-athletes. Following a groundbreaking court ruling, this nearly $100 million partnership will allow athletes to receive secure payments through PayPal and Venmo, kicking off this summer. Exciting times ahead for student-athletes!