Direct pay to college athletes starts July 1. Here are other key dates
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 of implementing it.
The following are significant dates: June 6, 2025
Settlement approved; settlement-related NCAA rules are effective, as adopted by the NCAA Division I Board on April 21, 2025. June 11, 2025
NIL Go portal launches. June 15, 2025
Opt-in deadline for non-defendant schools to fully commit to revenue sharing. July 1, 2025
First date for direct institutional revenue-sharing payments to student-athletes. July 6, 2025
Opt-in schools must "designate" student-athletes permitted by the settlement to remain above roster limits. Start of 2025-26 academic year
Except for the "designated" student-athletes, fall sports must be at or below roster limits by their first day of competition. December 1, 2025
Except for "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.
Reporting by The Associated Press.
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