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College Athletes to Share $20.5M in Revenue Starting 2025

7/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Starting July 1, 2025, college athletes will finally see a share of the revenue they help generate, thanks to the House v. NCAA settlement. With schools able to distribute up to $20.5 million for player payments—growing by 4% every two years—this marks a significant shift. The SCORE Act will further define athletes as students, not employees, while regulating NIL deals to ensure fairness.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA's control over college sports was solidified by the 1984 Supreme Court case NCAA v. Board of Regents, which limited athlete compensation. Following numerous lawsuits, including O'Bannon v. NCAA, the House v. NCAA settlement in 2024 allowed schools to distribute up to $20.5 million to athletes, marking a significant shift in recognizing their contributions and prompting discussions on athlete rights.

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Story summary

Starting July 1, 2025, college athletes will finally see a share of the revenue they help generate, thanks to the House v. NCAA settlement. With schools able to distribute up to $20.5 million for player payments—growing by 4% every two years—this marks a significant shift. The SCORE Act will further define athletes as students, not employees, while regulating NIL deals to ensure fairness.

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